Starting on:
Mar 1, 2024
Ending on:
Mar 1, 2024
Moderator(s):
Defence Forces Memorial Conference Hall
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3 Points
Provider:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
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Mar 1, 2024
Ending on:
Mar 1, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Joan Mutahi
Consultant Obs/Gynae, Defence Forces Memorial
Venue: Consultant Obs/Gynae, Defence Forces Memorial
Defence Forces Memorial Conference Hall
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Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
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Ovarian Cancer
Starting on:
Mar 1, 2024
Mar 1, 2024
Ending on:
Mar 1, 2024
Mar 1, 2024
Venue:
Defence Forces Memorial Conference Hall
Defence Forces Memorial Conference Hall
Description
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women of developed nations. They should be diagnosed early for better chances at curing it to avoid the high rates of morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, histopathology of ovarian cancer and also highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of this condition along with a discussion of few landmark trials and recent ongoing trials impacting the future treatment regimens and subsequent prognosis of patients with this disease.
Objectives
1. To describe the epidemiology of ovarian cancer.
2. To review the evaluation of a patient with suspected ovarian cancer.
3. To summarize the treatment options of ovarian cancer.
4. To outline some interprofessional team strategies that can result in better care coordination for patients presenting with ovarian cancer
Presenters
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Dr.
Joan Mutahi
Consultant Obs Gynae
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital