Medicine and Me: Ovarian cancer
Friday 26 February 2010
Venue: Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, LONDON, W1G 0AE, England
organised by the Royal Society of Medicine in association with Ovarian Cancer Action
'Medicine and Me' conferences, initiated and developed by the Royal Society of Medicine, are specifically designed for patients. These meetings bring together patients, their families, carers, advocates, patient support groups, clinicians and researchers to discuss care and research issues in a particular condition.
Medicine and Me: Ovarian cancer is jointly organised by the Royal Society of Medicine and Ovarian Cancer Action.
'Medicine and Me' meetings aim to provide a forum in which patients' concerns about their illness are given top priority. The meetings provide an opportunity for patients and their families to share their experiences, to hear about the latest research and to question the experts.
The audience at this meeting will comprise those with ovarian cancer, their families, carers and advocates, representing about 70% of those present; and clinicians and researchers, representing not more than 30%. Clinicians will include doctors, specialist nurses and others involved in the treatment and care of those with ovarian cancer.
Early Bird registration deadline: 29-01-10
Please note that this meeting is free of charge for patients/carers, however in order to book a place a refundable deposit of £25 is required
We are no longer accepting registrations for this meeting via the website. If you wish to attend, please turn up on the day and register directly at the desk.
Registration Details:
AHP/Nurse/Midwife: £40
RSM Associate: £35
RSM Fellow: £50
Consultant/GP: £75
Patient/Carer: Free of charge
RSM Retired Fellow: £35
RSM Trainee: £35
RSM Student: £20
Student: £30
Trainee: £40
Early Bird Student: £25
CPD: 3 credits
12.30 pm |
Registration and coffee |
1.00 pm |
Welcome address |
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Professor John Betteridge Associate Dean, RSM |
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Session one: recognising risk and early detection techniques |
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| Chair: Ms Allyson Kaye, Chair, Ovarian Cancer Action | |
1.05 pm |
Genetic factors |
| Dr Sadaf Ghaem-Maghami, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology | |
1.25 pm |
Symptoms |
| Dr Pixie McKenna, GP, London | |
1.45 pm |
Screening |
| Dr Adam Rosenthal, Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology, Institute of Cancer, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and Honorary Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology, EGA Institute for Women's Health, University College London | |
2.05 pm |
Discussion |
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Session two: Survivorship: Living with and beyond cancer |
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| Chair: Prof Hani Gabra, Hammersmith Hospital | |
2.25 pm |
A patient's experience |
| Kathleen Willis | |
2.45 pm |
Life beyond chemotherapy |
| Dr Sarah Blagden, Senior Lecturer Honorary, Consultant Medical Oncology | |
3.05 pm |
Discussion |
3.25 pm |
Tea break |
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Session three |
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| Chair: Dr Helen Jamison, Senior Press Officer, Science Media | |
3.55 pm |
New developments |
| Dr Roshan Agarwal, Imperial College London | |
4.15 pm |
Ovarian Cancer Action: Dedicated to enhancing women's chances of surviving ovarian cancer |
| Mr Peter Reynolds, CEO, Ovarian Cancer Action | |
4.35 pm |
Discussion |
4.55 pm |
Closing remarks |
5.00 pm |
Close of meeting |