GOC’s 16th Annual CPD Meeting

It is with great pleasure that we invite you on behalf of the Executive of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada and the CPD Program Planning Committee to attend the 16th Annual Continuing Professional Development meeting in Toronto, Ontario April 29-30, 2016 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. We have an outstanding array of Canadian and international speakers who will be presenting on a variety of exciting topics including:

Endometrial Cancer: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Challenging Topics We Face in Clinic
HPV-Related Diseases After HPV Vaccination
Management of Low Grade Ovarian Cancer
Palliative Care in Gynecologic Oncology
Prepping for PARP Inhibitors
Nursing Symposium Intro to BRCA and Nursing Management of Side Effects related to PARP Therapy

We've also expanded our program to include a course for fellows and attendings on Untangling the genome: Improving our Understanding of Genomics in Gyn Cancers

Sign-up now for this year's outstanding program!

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Date Posted April 28, 2016

Event Date

April 28, 2016 - April 30, 2016
Event Time

All Day
Event Location

Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel
123 Queen Street, W., Toronto, Ontario
Event Contact

Host: The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada
Contact E-Mail: hsoubliere@g-o-c.org
Url: www.g-o-c.org

Program

Program objectives

To describe the pathology challenges that exist with the diagnosis of endometrial cancer
To discuss the role of surgery as it pertains to endometrial cancer management, in particular the role of sentinel lymph node evaluation
To describe the indications for radiotherapy as adjuvant therapy in both low grade and high grade endometrial cancer
To discuss the role of chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment for all stages of endometrial cancer
To summarize the pharmacokinetics, indications/contraindications, safety/toxicity, and practical prescribing guidelines of medical marijuana
To describe the medico-legal aspects surrounding physician assisted suicide
To discuss the burden of HPV-related disease after HPV vaccination
To review the management of low grade ovarian cancer, including chemotherapy, surgery, heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and new targeted agents
To describe updates in the management of malignant ovarian germ cell tumours
To summarize the practical aspects of prescribing PARP inhibitors
To describe the importance of the nursing role in education around BRCA testing for ovarian cancer patients and their family members
To review the nursing role in side effect management of common toxicities for patients receiving emerging Parp inhibitors
To improve our understanding of genomics in gynecological cancers

Timetable

Friday, April 29, 2016 Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel, Civic Ballroom	Speaker
750-800 Welcome and announcements	Paul Hoskins, MD
SESSION I ~ ENDOMETRIAL CANCER: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TREATMENT
800-845 Subclassification of endometrial carcinomas	Martin Koebel, MD
845-930 Sentinel node mapping in endometrial cancer	Nadeem Abu Rustum, MD
930-1015 Radiotherapy for endometrial cancer	Boris Bahoric, MD
1015-1100 SPONSOR EXHIBITS AND NETWORKING
1100-1130 Systemic treatment of endometrial cancer	Helen MacKay, MD
SESSION II ~ CHALLENGES WE FACE IN CLINIC
1130-1210 Medical cannabis in cancer care: clearing away the smoke	Marcia Gillman, MD
1210-1250 Medical-legal issues of end of life care	Steven J. Bellemare, MD
1250-1340 City Hall Room LUNCH
SESSION III ~ CERVICAL CANCER
1340-1410 HPV-related disease post vaccination	James Bentley, MD
SESSION IV ~ OVARIAN CANCER
1410-1420 The evolving role of Ovarian Cancer Canada	Kelly Grover
1420-1520 Management challenges of low-grade serous ovarian/peritoneal cancer	David M. Gershenson, MD
1520-1550 SPONSOR EXHIBITS AND NETWORKING
1550-1615 Management of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors and ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors	David M. Gershenson, MD
1615-1700 Prepping for PARP inhibitors: the practical aspects	Paul Hoskins, MD
1700 Final announcements and adjournment	Paul Hoskins, MD
GOC SOCIAL EVENT – ARCADIAN LOFT
1800 Cocktail reception 1900 Leadership lecture 2000 Dinner	Mohamed Fahmy, Canadian journalist, Adjunct Professor, School of Journalism and Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia

Saturday, April 30, 2016 Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel, City Hall Room	Speaker
SESSION V ~ THE GYNE ONCOLOGY NURSE ROLE IN BRCA 1/2 TESTING & PARP THERAPY
815-830 Registration
830-850 Breakfast and introductions	Joanne Power
850-915 The GOC Nursing Professional Practice Committee: an active Community of Practice	Joanne Power
915-945 What is the evolving role of BRCA1/2 in ovarian cancer treatment and how does the nursing role adapt to advances in precision medicine?	Heidi Thomas
945-1015 Coffee and networking
1015-1125 Navigating PARP inhibitors: a nurse’s view	Valerie Bowering
1125-1130 Wrap-up and program evaluations

Saturday, April 30, 2016 Eaton Chelsea
900-1500 ~ CCTG Gynecological Disease Site Committee Meeting
Saturday, April 30, 2016 Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel, City Hall Room	Speaker
SESSION VI ~ GOC COURSE ~ UNTANGLING THE GENOME: IMPROVING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF GENOMIC IN GYN CANCERS
1530-1730
The biology of cancer course: Introduction	Gabe DiMattia, PhD
The R and R of DNA: The superstructure of DNA and associated proteins, Mechanisms of DNA Replication and Repair.	Jean-Yves Masson, PhD
The generation gap: What we can discern about the genome from next generation sequencing	Dr. Trevor Pugh
Finding the mutants in Ninja: mutation significance in the disrupted cancer genome	Dr. Mark Carey
The impact of next generation sequencing on Familial Cancer Diagnosis.	Dr. Intan Schrader

Registration

Event fees

Registration Category	Reg fee until March 28th	Reg fee as of March 29th
GOC member physicians	$250.00	$340.00
GOC member fellows, nurses, residents, researchers, pharmacists	$150.00	$240.00
Non-member physicians	$450.00	$540.00
Non-member fellows, nurses, residents, researchers, pharmacists	$200.00	$290.00
Retired GOC Members	$ 75.00	$170.00

How do I register?

Avoid the late payment fee and register by March 28th!

Cancellation and Refund policy: Fees to attend the CPD conference will be refunded if a written notice of cancellation is received no later than April 11, 2016. An administration fee of $50 will apply. Refunds will not be granted after this date.

The cost of dinner will be refunded if a written notice of cancellation is received no later than April 22, 2016. An administration fee of $25 will apply. Refunds will not be granted after this date.

Registration for this event is closed.

Accomodations & Travel
GOC has negotiated conference rates for travel and accommodations.

Accomodation

Sheraton Toronto Centre

123 Queen Street, W.
Toronto, ON M5H 2M9

Reservations

The GOC has reserved a block of rooms at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel at a special conference rate of $170 per night plus applicable taxes and other charges. To benefit from this rate, you will need to make your reservation by March 28, 2016, and identify yourself as being with the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada – 2016.

A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold your reservation. A refund of this deposit will be given to cancellations received until 72 hours prior to arrival.

On-line reservation: Click here to reserve your room online.

Toll-free Sheraton reservations: 1-888-627-7175

Direct to hotel: 1-416-361-1000

Rate information
Rooms start at $170.00 per night
Transportation
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Social event

CPD Dinner Friday, April 29, 2016

Featuring our 15th Leadership Lecture Speaker
Mr. Mohamed Fadel Fahmy

On Friday April 29, join us for dinner and for the 15th Leadership Lecture at Arcadian Loft at Arcadian Court. This year’s speaker will be Canadian journalist Mohamed Fadel Fahmy, Adjunct Professor, School of Journalism and Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia.

Arcadian Loft offers the perfect blend of modern urban meets vintage Toronto with dramatic architectural backdrops of Old and New City Hall and Queen West through a 200 lineal foot glass wall.

GOC members: $50 plus GST/HST (includes hors-d’oeuvres, cocktail, dinner + non-alcoholic beverage/wine during dinner)

GOC retired members and non-members: $110 plus GST/HST (includes hors-d’oeuvres, cocktail, dinner + non-alcoholic beverage/wine during dinner).

Agenda for the evening:

18:00 Welcome cocktail
19:00 15th GOC Canadian Leadership Lecture
20:00 Dinner
22:00 Departure

Attire: Business casual
Pre-registration is required.
Sponsors

We would like to acknowledge the following companies for their support of our 16th Annual Continuing Professional Development Meeting in the form of sponsorship or educational grants:

DIAMOND: Astra Zeneca
PLATINUM: Hoffmann-La Roche
GOLD: Merck Canada
SILVER: Minogue Medical Inc.
BRONZE: AMGEN

OTHER SPONSORS: Bayshore Specialty Rx | CannTrust | Novadaq | Tribe Medical Group

Meetings & Events

GOC’s 16th Annual CPD Meeting

April 28, 2016 - April 30, 2016

All Day

Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel
123 Queen Street, W., Toronto, Ontario