AGENDA: Conference September 24th: Gynecologic Cancer Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan

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September 24th, 2010 AGENDA

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Hall Marketplace Open

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome!
Official opening of the first Saskatchewan Gynecologic Cancer Conference
Greetings from Co-Chair Scott Livingstone, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Opening Keynote Speaker -
Rosalee Longmoore, President -  Saskatchewan Union of Nurses
Nurses are integral health care providers for the gynecologic cancer patient and her family, every step of the way. Ms. Longmoore will describe the dedication of nurses to the advancement of patient care and how they can add to the patient and her family’s quality of life.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Dr. Vicki Holmes
 Women’s Mid-Life Health Centre of Saskatchewan 

Dr. Vicki Holmes’ presentation will focus on the role of the General Practitioner in encouraging women to report symptoms, interpretation symptoms, the use of appropriate diagnostic tests and examinations of women of all ages, proper referral to specialists and support during and post treatment.  Although the patient’s primary physician at the hospital is likely to be her gynecologic oncologist, the family doctor still plays a key role in the patient’s care and treatment for pre diagnosis to post treatment.  New thoughts and methodologies for medical care, testing, diagnosis and treatment have required today’s doctors to be more involved and aware of symptoms for young girls to senior citizens.

10:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m  Nutritious Break
Exhibit Hall Marketplace Open

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Panel Presentations

Andrew Gilbertson, Pharmacist – Managing Medication
The role of your pharmacist in family health and managing your medication.

Dr. Heather Fox – Complementary/Alternative Therapies
Presenting non-traditional methods of diagnosing, preventing and treating cancer.

Monica Milas – Support for the emotional side effects of cancer and treatment
The side effects of gynecologic cancer and it's affect on survivors and their partners. Learning how to overcome these issues. 

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Organic Lunch

Exhibit Hall Marketplace Open

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Scott Livingstone,
Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency 
Gyneocology Cancer Program in Saskatchewan

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Panel Presentation

Dr. Muhammad Salim – Clinical Trials
Dr. Salim is the head of clinical trials in Saskatchewan, and the only Canadian
doctor on a team at the Mayo clinic for clinical trials – Learn about the basics of
clinical trials and their importance.

Dr. Christopher Giede - When cancer returns
Learn about the medical options available to survivors facing recurrence and review
ways you can work with your medical team to make well-informed decisions about
your treatment.

Wendi Stoeber, RN, MA, CCGC - Genetic Counsellor
Learn about ovarian cancer genetics and how to identify families who may be at
heredity risk for the disease. Review the benefits, the risks and limitations of
genetic testing for ovarian cancer.

3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Nutritious Break

Exhibit Hall Marketplace Open

3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Closing Speaker – Sandi Pniauskas
Sandi Pniauskas is an ovarian cancer survivor and is considered one of the
strongest and most vocal advocates for ovarian cancer women and their families.

4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks, Co-Chair Darlene Gray

Benefit Gala & Silent Auction

6:00 p.m.      Cocktails & Silent Auction opens

7:00 p.m.      Dinner is Served

8:00 p.m.      Presentations & Dessert

8:30 p.m.      An Intimate Evening with Jack Semple