5th Congress of Gulf Federation for Cancer Control
Under The Patronage of
H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qassimi
5th Congress of Gulf Federation for Cancer Control
The Friend of Cancer Patient (FOCP) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 5th congress of the Gulf Federation for Cancer Control to be held in the lovely ancient city of ‘SHARJAH. The congress will be held on 5th – 7th May, 2011.
Main topics:
General Overview:
• Epidemiology & Burden of Diseases
• UAE & Gulf Registry
• Screening & Prevention
• Genetics & Molecular
Radiology & Pathology:
- Current Trends in imaging for Colorectal Cancer
- Virtual Colonoscopy & Endoscopy
- The Role of Pathologist in the Management of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Treatment Surgery Intervention:
• Early Disease Surgery Colon
• Early Disease Surgery Rectal
• Advanced Disease: Local Version
• Advanced Disease: Metastatic (Liver)
• Robotic Surgery
Up to date Advance Treatment:
• Adjuvant Therapy in Early Disease
• Treatment of Metastatic Disease
• Radiotherapy for Rectal cancer
• Controversies of Management
Support Care & Services:
• Role of Nurses (Colostomy Care)
• Role of Psychosocial Support (Community)
• Role of Nutrition & Dietician
• Palliative Care & Pain Control
Who should Attend?
Oncologists, Gastroenterologists, Pathologists, Radiologists, General physicians, General Surgical, Dietitians & Nutritionists, Residents, Students and Nurses.