GOC’s 40th Annual General Meeting
RESEARCH MEETS PRACTICE AT GOC’S 40TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
On behalf of the GOC AGM Program Planning Committee, we would like to personally invite you to attend our 40th Annual General Meeting in Halifax June 13-15, 2019.
We begin our exciting program on Thursday with the popular hereditary cancer course. This year’s focus is on Lynch syndrome. Register for the course while registering for our 40th Annual General Meeting.
Please navigate this conference site for full details.
We then continue with a fun family-friendly evening, with the thrilling Harbour Hopper! We'll have dinner and enjoy the beautiful surroundings while we hop in beautiful Halifax!
Friday morning will begin with our traditional annual Run for Her Life™. Bring your active gear and let's get ready for an exhilarating 2.5km run or walk along the boardwalk with friends while enjoying the city. The scientific program begins on Friday morning following the Run. We begin with the joint SOGC/GOC Symposium. Dr. Shannon Salvador will present the newly released GOC guidelines on endometrial hyperplasia. Following her talk, we will relocate to the GOC venue for the scientific abstracts. We are fortunate this year to have received a record number of abstract submissions so the oral presentations and posters are sure to be interesting! Back by popular demand are the 3 minutes/3 slides oral presentations, showcasing five outstanding posters. We conclude the first scientific day with an amazing Presidential Symposium presentation by Dr. Bill Cliby from the Mayo Clinic who will present on patient selection criteria for primary surgical cytoreduction in advanced ovarian carcinoma.
Following a busy day, we will get a chance to unwind and have some fun at the Casino Nova Scotia. The group will have a chance to socialize, have some drinks and play the slots! The medical student awards, abstract awards and the GOC Presidential Medal will be awarded during the dinner reception. We are very excited to unveil the well-deserving Presidential Medal Recipient – Dr. Robert Lotocki. It is promising to be a night to remember!
Saturday morning will begin with an interactive breakfast session. Next will be our Annual General Meeting where we will discuss GOC business. We will then proceed with a Tumor Board discussion of a fascinating case. This year, the Tumor Board leads are Dr. Patti Power and Dr. Anna Cameron. Finally, we will have our lunch-time Battle Royale. This year, the discussion is sure to be of epic proportion as Dr. Amit Oza and Dr. Al Covens debate the role of TPN in the palliative setting. Folks, you don’t want to miss this!
Lastly, we are proud to introduce the inaugural Cytoreductive Mutlivisceral Cadaver Course. This course will include didactic lectures and hands-on cadaver lab sessions focusing on complex pelvic and upper abdominal procedures. We are thrilled to have expert lead instructors including Dr. Bill Cliby (gynecologic oncology), Dr. Carman Giacomantonio (surgical oncology) and Dr. Ricardo Rendon (urologic oncology) amongst others.
We look forward to welcoming you in Halifax in June! Navigate this event website for all details!
On behalf of the AGM Program Planning Committee,
Taymaa May, MD, FRCSC, Chair, AGM Committee
James R. Bentley, MBChB, FRCSC, President
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - ORAL, POSTER AND VIDEO! VIEW CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED.
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Event Date
June 13, 2019 - June 15, 2019
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Event Time
All Day
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Event Location
Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle St., Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Program
GOC’s 40th Annual General Meeting
New this year, GOC’s Surgical Theater! Sit down, watch and discuss. We will looping close to one dozen surgical videos for your viewing pleasure.
AGM Program Objectives:
- To analyze and appraise the presented research in gynecologic oncology
- To review patient selection criteria for primary surgical cytoreduction in advanced ovarian carcinoma
- To discuss a gynecologic oncology case from a multidisciplinary approach
- To debate the role of TPN in the palliative setting
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019
HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE
Time Session Location 9:00 – 10:00 Royal College Nucleus Committee Halifax Convention Centre Room 614 10:15 – 11:45 Education Committee Meeting Halifax Convention Centre Room 614 11:50– 14:25 GOC Board of Directors Meeting Halifax Convention Centre Room 614 14:30 – 17:30 Hereditary Cancer Course for the Gyn Onc: Lynch Syndrome Halifax Convention Centre Room 201 18:00 – 21:00 Harbour Hopper Fun time! To follow FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019
HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE
ARGYLE 2 -3 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Time Session/Location Speaker 6:00 – 6:30 Run for Her Life ™ 2.5k run/walk 7:15 – 14:30 Conference Registration 7:15 – 8:10 Breakfast 8:10 – 8:15 Relocate to SOGC Plenary 8:15 – 8:45 SOGC/GOC International Symposium – Endometrial hyperplasia Dr. Shannon Salvador 8:45 – 8:50 Relocate to GOC Plenary 8:50 – 9:00 Welcome and announcements 9:00 – 10:00 Scientific Session I 9:00 – 9:15 The Prevent Ovarian Cancer Program (POCP): identification of women at risk for ovarian cancer using complementary recruitment approaches Dr. Marcus Bernardini 9:15 – 9:30 Timely Access to Genetic Counselling for Women with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer in Nova Scotia Dr. Ashley Warias 9:30 – 9:45 Cost-effectiveness of maintenance hormonal therapy in patients with advanced low grade serous ovarian cancer Dr. Andra Nica 9:45 – 10:00 The Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy Amongst Women Undergoing Premature Surgical Menopause: A Population-Based British Columbian Study Dr. Ji-Hyun Jang 10:00 – 10:25 Five times 3 minutes/3 slides presentation 10:00 – 10:05 A cost-utility analysis of germline BRCA genetic testing of
Canadian women with high-grade serous ovarian cancerDr. Vanessa Carlson 10:05 – 10:10 Impact of gynecologic oncology clinic-initiated BRCA testing
on patient pathways and resource utilization in southern AlbertaDr. Vanessa Carlson 10:10 – 10:15 Feasibility and Uptake of a Community-Based Prehabilitation/Rehabilitation Program for Gynecologic Oncology Patients Dr. Sarah Sinasac 10:15 – 10:20 Same-day discharge among obese and morbidly patients
undergoing laparoscopic gynecologic oncology surgeriesDr. Genevieve Lennox 10:20 – 10:25 Outcomes of Adjuvant Therapy for Advanced Stage Endometrial Cancer in Lynch Syndrome Dr. Kathryn McRae 10:25 – 10:45 Health break and Exhibits
ARGYLE 110:45 – 11:40 Posters Session Group I
STUDY ROOM 201/SURGICAL ALLEY11:40 – 12:40 Scientific Session II 11:40 – 11:55 Impact of Surgical Approach on Oncologic Outcomes in Women Undergoing Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer Dr. Maria C. Cusimano 11:55 – 12:10 Adherence to Cervical Screening Guideline and Complexity of Referring Women with Low Grade Abnormalities Dr. Tiffany Zigras 12:10 – 12:25 Dual Mechanical and Pharmacological Thromboprophylaxis
Significantly Decreases Risk of Pulmonary Embolus after
Laparotomy for Gynecologic MalignanciesDr. Julie Nguyen 12:25 – 12:40 The Implementation of a Surgical Site Infection Prevention
Bundle in Gynecologic Oncology PatientsDr. Brent Jim 12:40 – 13:10 Lunch
ROOM 20213:10 – 13:40 Dessert and Exhibits
ARGYLE 113:40 – 14:22 Six times five minute Surgical Video Presentations
plus 2 min Q&A each13:40 – 13:47 Robotic and Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic Stripping and Resection for the Management of Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer, the Trillium Health Partners Experience Dr. Tomer Feigenberg 13:47 – 13:54 Education to improve screening and prevention of reproductive cancers: knowledge translation in action Dr. Shaina (Joohyun) Lee 13:54 – 14:01 The Use of Lighted Ureteral Catheters in Difficult Minimally
Invasive Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery-Surgical FilmDr. Genevieve Lennox 14:01 – 14:08 Laparoscopic radical trachelectomy for embryonal
rhabdomyosarcoma of the cervix in a 2-year-oldDr. Taymaa May 14:08 – 14:15 Safety and Feasibility of Managing Large Ovarian Masses with a Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach Dr. Sarah Sinasac 14:15 – 14:22 Surgical Approach to Risk-Reducing Salpingo-Oophorectomy in BRCA Mutation Carriers Dr. Elisabeth Spenard 14:22– 15:22 Scientific Session III 14:22 – 14:37 Evaluating the Diagnostic Performance of Preoperative Biopsies in Patients Diagnosed with High Grade Endometrial Cancer. A Multi-Centre Canadian Experience Ms. Kizanee Jegatheeswaran 14:37 – 14:52 Lymphadenectomy for High-risk Endometrial Cancer: Does it
Impact Lymph Node Recurrence?Dr. Lilian T. Gien 14:52 – 15:07 Use of Porphysomes to detect primary tumour, lymph node
metastases, intra-abdominal metastases and as a tool for
image-guided lymphadenectomy: proof of concept in
endometrial cancerDr. Lauren Philp 15:07 – 15:22 Does mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency have prognostic
significance in low-risk endometrioid endometrial cancers?Dr. Rachel Soyoun Kim 15:22 – 16:10 Poster session II and health break
ARGYLE 1, STUDY ROOM 201, SURGICAL ALLEY16:10 – 16:15 GOC Awards - Winning projects for enhancing health advocacy role during the Cervical Cancer Awareness Week
- Vote -People’s Choice Awards for best oral, poster and video
16:15 – 17:15 GOC Tumour Board Learning objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Contrast different management strategies for recurrent endometrial cancer
- Appraise treatment options for different clinic scenarios
- Review the management options for high grade endometrial cancer
- Describe pathophysiology and clinical course of a patient with small cell ovarian cancer (Medical Expert, Scholar)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of family history and genetic mutations associated with small cell ovarian cancers (Medical Expert, Scholar)
- Outline a reasonable management approach for a patient with small cell ovarian cancer (Medical Expert, Scholar, Health Advocate, Communicator)
Dr. Anna Cameron and
Dr. Patti Power17:15 Announcements and adjournment for the day 18:15 – 22:15 CASINO NOVA SCOTIA
GOC Awards Dinner and Presidential Medal Award to Dr. Robert Lotocki- Medical student abstract awards
- Abstract awards
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019
HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE
Time Session/Location Speaker 8:15 – 9:15 Breakfast with the experts – ROOM 202 - Updated management in GTN
- Building Institutional, Open Access REDCap Database
- Management of Immune Therapy Adverse Effects
- Update on ERAS Implementation
Dr. Lua Eiriksson
Dr. Mark CareyDr. Hal Hirte
Dr. Gregg Nelson9:20 – 10:30 Annual Business Meeting 10:30 – 11:00 Health break & Exhibits
ARGYLE 111:00 – 12:00 President’s Symposium: Evidence based triage for primary management of ovarian cancer Learning objectives:At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the important risk factors for morbidity and mortality after primary debulking surgery
- Compare the differences in short and long term outcomes between primary debulking surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Predict the approximate risk of serious morbidity after primary surgery using a risk calculator
- Formulate plans to enhance or develop a team capable of providing high complexity surgery for ovarian cancer
Dr. William Cliby 12:00 – 13:00 Battle Royale – TPN in palliative patients: to do or not to do? Learning objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
- Identify appropriate clinical opportunities where TPN use in patients with palliative care is feasible and warranted
- Survey institutional resources that support introduction of TPN use in palliative care at local institution
- Formulate and modify available resources to introduce opportunity for TPN use in palliative care at host institution
- Review the complications of TPN
- Appreciate the survival of recurrent ovarian cancer patients with a bowel obstruction
- Review the data associated with TPN in the above patients
- Appreciate the complexities of ethical, financial, and resource issues, in addition to QOL, and survival in the above patients
Pro: Dr. Amit Oza
Con: Dr. Al Covens13:00 – 13:05 Final remarks 13:05 – 13:15 Grab your Lunch to Go! 13:15 – 13:45 Luncheon Session To consult GOC’s 1st Biennial Cytoreductive Multivisceral Cadaver Course program, visit the program website by clicking here.
GOC Hereditary Cancer Course: Lynch Syndrome
14:30 –14:35 Opening Remarks, Course Overview, Definitions Katharina Kieser 14:35 –15:05 The Genetics of Lynch Syndrome Learning objectives:
· Genetics of Lynch Syndrome (HNPCC)
· Understand the basics of a genetic cancer risk assessment and the selection of appropriate individuals for genetic testing
· To identify the pedigrees and probands
· Describe the cancer risks associated with mutations in the Mismatch Repair Genes
· Define the incidence of MMR mutations in a woman with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer
· Discuss cancer management for people with mutations in the Mismatch Repair Genes
· Pathology MMR IHC and general pathologyVanessa Carlson 15:05 –15:35 Risk Reduction Options I: Non-gynecologic cancers associated with Lynch Syndrome Learning objectives:
· Outline current guidelines for non-gynecologic cancer screening and risk reducing options in Lynch Syndrome
· Review how to counsel patients regarding decisions about timing of risk reducing optionsKatharina Kieser 15:35 –15:45 Break 15:45 –16:15 Risk Reduction Options II: Gynecologic cancers associated with Lynch Syndrome Learning objectives:
· Outline current guidelines for gynecologic cancer screening and risk reducing options in Lynch Syndrome
· Review how to counsel patients regarding decisions about timing of risk reducingSarah Ferguson 16:15 –16:45 Hormone Management around Lynch Syndrome Learning objectives:
· Family planning
· HRT post H+BSOAlon Altman 16:45 –17:30 Case Working and Discussion -
Registration
On-line registrations no longer possible. Please register on-site on Thursday June 13th from 14:30-17:30 at the registration desk in foyer of Room 201.
Event Fees
Registration category AGM
Early registration
until April 22ndAGM
Registration
April 23rd – June 11thAGM
On-site registration supplement as of June 11thCOURSE
Lynch Syndrome2 day
rate1 day
rate2 day
rate1 day
rateGOC member physicians $375 $245 $450 $320 +15% $50 GOC member fellows $200 $130 $250 $180 +15% $50 Other GOC members $125 $ 85 $175 $115 +15% $50 Non-member physicians $525 $345 $600 $450 +15% $75 Non-member fellows $225 $145 $300 $200 +15% $75 Other non-members $175 $115 $225 $150 +15% $75 Medical students $ 75 $ 45 $100 $ 60 +15% $75 To register for GOC’s 1st Biennial Cytoreductive Multivisceral Cadaver Course, visit the event page by clicking here.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Scientific Program: The entire fee will be refunded if a written notice of cancellation is received on or before Tuesday, May 21st. No refunds will be granted after that date. A $50 administration fee will apply.
Social Programs: The entire fee will be refunded if a written notice of cancellation is received on or before Tuesday, May 21st. No refund will be granted after that date. A $25 administration fee will apply per social event.
The 2-day GOC registration fee includes admission to the scientific program, two symposia, tumour board, a debate, interactive breakfast session, exhibits, conference materials, two breakfasts, two lunches, and three themed coffee breaks.
The 1-day registration fee includes admission to the sessions on that day.
Every participant must register on-line; speakers, abstract presenters and sponsors alike.
Registration for this event is closed.
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Accomodations & Travel
Accommodation
Book your reservation by Friday, May 10, 2019, to take advantage of special rates offered to attendees and exhibitors.
Please book your hotel rooms directly with the official SOGC ACSC hotels listed below. GOC and the SOGC are not affiliated with any third-party reservation system or housing bureau. Please be aware of phone calls from fraudulent organizations claiming to be handling hotel reservations on behalf of the SOGC or GOC. These organizations are not affiliated with the SOGC nor GOC and you should not, under any circumstances, provide them with your payment information.
All discounted rates listed below are based on single/double occupancy and do not include taxes, meals or other fees. Additional fees may apply.
(Note: A limited number of rooms are available at the discounted group rates. These rates may become sold out prior to the reservation deadline of Friday, May 10, 2019)
Extend your stay!
If you would like to add some vacation time in Canada’s beautiful eastern provinces and need additional nights at the hotels that may not be available online, please call the hotels directly by phone and they will be happy to assist. Conference rates are not guaranteed on additional nights.
Prince George Hotel – SOLD OUT
Hotel Halifax (formerly Delta Halifax)
Group rates starting from $209 per night
Receive 1 Aeroplan point for each $1 spent during your stay (net of taxes)
1990 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS
Phone: 1-833-357-8155
Reserve onlineCambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
– SOLD OUT
Group rates starting from $175 per night
1583 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS
Phone: 1-800-565-1263
Reserve onlineDalhousie Residence (medical students and residents only)
Medical students and residents with a valid student ID can book single or double traditional-style dorms at Dalhousie University:
Group rates starting at $30.50 for single rooms and $53.50 for double rooms.
When making your reservation, please use promotional code ACSC19.
Reserve onlineTransportation
Air Canada
No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. For international travel, discounts apply to all fares including Tango.
Travel period: Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 21, 2019
Travel to/from: Halifax, NS (YHZ)www.aircanada.com
Promotion code: X2RQRHJ1
Westjet
Domestic travel – 5% off Econo and EconoFlex, and 10% off Premium fares
Transborder travel – 2% off Econo, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium fares.
Travel period: Tuesday, June 4 – Friday, June 21, 2019
Travel to/from: Halifax, NS (YHZ)www.westjet.com
Coupon code: 4W3H8LC
Telephone: 1-888-493-7853
For travel agents only please use Promo Code: WCC36
Porter Airline
Save 10% on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale)
Travel period: Saturday, June 8 – Monday, June 17, 2019
Travel to/from: Halifax, NS (YHZ)www.flyporter.com
Promotion code: SOGC19
National Car Rental
Official Car Rental Agency
Promotion code: XVC3113
Contract: XVC3113
www.nationalcar.ca
Telephone: 1-800-227-7368Emerald Club is recognized at National and Enterprise locations.
Plus Travel Group
Official Travel Supplier
Plus Travel Group
Contact: Nadia Hamida
Direct Line: (905) 212-2511
Toll Free: 1 (800) 254-7598 ext. 284
Email: nadia.hamida@plustravelgroup.comTaxi/Airport Shuttle
Airport car services and seasonal shuttle bus service is available curbside in the arrivals area.
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Social event
Socially, we have organized three great activities!
Thursday, June 13th – Harbour Hopper Tour
Explore Halifax by Land and Sea!
Aboard the Harbour hopper you will enjoy a fun tour of Halifax, seeing sites such as the Halifax Citadel, Public Gardens, and George’s Island. On this 1-hour tour, you will travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. The Harbour Hopper tour is a fully narrated amphibious tour which shares stories of the Halifax Explosion, Halifax’s connection to the Titanic tragedy, and the rich history of the Canadian Naval dockyards.
After the Harbour Hopper Tour, join us for a great meal at the Stubborn Goat Gastropub. The Stubborn Goat Gastropub offers meal favorites with a chef-designed twist, while pouring the best selection of brews, and mixing up refreshing beverages. Better claim your seat for this fun filled adventure at AGM 2019!
This event is open to GOC members and non-member health care providers only.
Register for this amazing family adventure for $37.65 per person, spots are limited. Each dinner attendee will pick up their individual tab. Children welcome to the Stubborn Goat.
Meeting point: TBA
Meeting time: 5:45pm
Departure time: 6:00pmFriday, June 14th – Run for Her Life™
If you are looking for your next ‘mini marathon’, we have you covered! We are organizing our annual Run for Her Life event which will be a 2.5km run this year. Run for Her Life™ is a fundraising run/walk organized during the Annual GOC Scientific Meeting. The goals of this event are to increase awareness about gynecologic cancer, to demonstrate commitment to wellness and fitness and to enjoy the local environment with our colleagues. Participants can walk or run along the boardwalk in beautiful downtown Halifax all the while supporting a local charity. All proceeds will be donated to a local group in support of gynecologic cancer patients and their families. This is a Walk/Run event is open to everyone so bring a friend! The Run For Her Life™ will start at 6am. What is better than exercising for a good cause!
Cost: $25 to register.
Friday, June 14th – GOC Social Event & Presidential Medal Award
AGM 2019 Social is a sure bet!
Close off your Friday with great food and great company at Casino Nova Scotia. Try your luck at any of the slots or gaming tables during cocktails then make your way to our private dining room which offers beautiful views of the Halifax harbour and boardwalk. There will be several awards handed out during dinner, the Bruce Galloway certificates will be presented to the past year recipients by Elisabeth Baugh who is the CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada. The Abstract Awards ceremony will highlight this year’s winning abstracts. The GOC Social Event is also a platform to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of one of our colleagues, Dr. Robert Lotocki, you will be presented with GOC’s Presidential Medal.
Come all to join in as we honour and celebrate Dr. Lotocki. It should be a night to remember!!
Dinner cost: based on menu selection at registration.
Children’s dinner: $15 plus HSTAttire: business attire
Agenda for the evening:
18:30-19:30: Cocktails and slots
19:45-20:30: Dinner and Awards
20:30-21:30: Presidential Medal CeremonyChildren welcome in the dining room but not in the gaming area.
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Sponsors
Information
GOC’s 3-day conference program features national and international speakers and educational courses. We offer several sponsorship packages, starting at the Bronze level ($5,000).
If you wish to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact hsoubliere@g-o-c.org.
We would like to acknowledge the following companies for their support of our 40th Annual General Meeting in the form of sponsorship or educational grants:
DIAMOND PLUS: AstraZeneca
GOLD: Merck Canada
SILVER: Minogue Medical Inc., Stryker
BRONZE: GSK/Tesaro, Hoffmann-La Roche, Sanofi
