Starting on:
Sep 17, 2024
Ending on:
Sep 17, 2024
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Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenya Paediatric Association
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Sep 17, 2024
Ending on:
Sep 17, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Alice Gichemi
Consultant Paediatrician, Moi University
Venue: Consultant Paediatrician, Moi University
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3 Points
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Kenya Paediatric Association
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Lymphoma in Children
Starting on:
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
Ending on:
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
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Description
This webinar will focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of lymphoma in children, with an emphasis on both Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Pediatric lymphomas represent a significant portion of childhood cancers, and timely diagnosis along with effective treatment strategies are essential for improving outcomes. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest protocols in therapy, the management of side effects, and the importance of long-term follow-up care for survivors.
Objectives
Understand Pediatric Lymphoma Types: Distinguish between Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, focusing on their unique characteristics and treatment approaches.
Enhance Diagnostic Skills: Review the diagnostic tools used in lymphoma, including imaging techniques, biopsy, and molecular studies for accurate staging and risk assessment.
Discuss Treatment Modalities: Explore current treatment options, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation, and their roles in curing pediatric lymphomas.
Manage Side Effects and Complications: Learn strategies for addressing the short-term and long-term side effects of lymphoma treatments, including infection control, fertility preservation, and growth issues.
Highlight Psychosocial and Supportive Care: Discuss the psychosocial needs of children undergoing lymphoma treatment and the importance of family-centered supportive care.
Focus on Long-Term Survivorship: Address the importance of long-term follow-up care, including monitoring for late effects of treatment, secondary cancers, and chronic health issues.
Explore Research and Advances: Introduce recent advances in lymphoma research, clinical trials, and the development of novel therapies aimed at improving survival and reducing treatment-related toxicity.
This webinar is ideal for
Presenters
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Dr.
Gilbert Olbara
Consultant Paediatricin, Haemato-oncologist and Researcher
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital & Ampath Oncology