The Khayelitsha Cervical Cancer Screening Project (KCCSP) of the UCT Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, will be hosting, in collaboration Columbia University Irving Medical Centre, a series of Webinars entitled "Strengthening Capacity to Implement Services for Prevention and Treatment of Cervical Cancer in under-resourced areas in South Africa". These webinars will usually be held on the last Monday of every 2nd month (16h00 - 17h30 SA time). The aim of these webinars is to enhance knowledge and to advance women’s health by research into appropriate methods of cervical cancer prevention in South Africa.
WEBINAR DATES & TOPICS:
23 January 2023: International activities and cancer registration (Chair: Dr Linda Rogers)
Elimination of cervical cancer
Prof Lynette Denny, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town
WHO Guidelines
Dr Nomonde Mbatani, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town
SA Cancer Registry – quo vadis?
Dr Mazvita Muchengeti, National Cancer Registry, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, SA
3 April 2023: Treatment for gynaecological cancers (Chair: Dr Francisca Loggenberg)
Modern surgical management of early cervical cancer
Dr Nomonde Mbatani, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town
Update on radiation therapy
Dr Nazia Fakie, Dept of Radiation Oncology, University of Cape Town
Palliative Care
Dr Tracey Adams, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town
26 June 2023: HPV vaccination (Chair: Dr Rakiya Saidu)
HPV vaccination in South Africa: Current status
Dr Lesley Bamford, Child, Youth & School Health Directorate, Dept of Health
What is implementation science
Dr Delivette Castor, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
Key statistics for clinicians in clinical trials
Dr Louise Kuhn, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
28 August 2023: Cancer in context (Chair: Dr Tracey Adams)
Basic Science for Clinicians working in Cancer – (topic to be advised)
Prof. Sharon Prince, Dept of Human Biology, University of Cape Town
The Microbiome – quo vadis?
Prof. Jo-ann Passmore, Division of Virology, University of Cape Town
Cancers in women living with HIV in the ARV era
Dr Hennie Botha, University of Stellenbosch
30 October 2023: Current & ongoing studies (Chair: Prof. Lynette Denny)
Presentation on AWACAN
Prof. Jennifer Moodley, Cancer Research Institute, University of Cape Town
Presentation on MUZIN project
Dr Linda Rogers, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town
Screen & Treat
Dr Rakiya Saidu, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town
Presentation on the CESTA study
Dr Nondumiso Ngxola, Frere Hospital, East London
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/99712058189?pwd=dWRvOFNuTDhwV3ZTNzNiZUsvalFydz09
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