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Paediatric Oncology Talk: The Late Effects of Childhood Cancer

26th Nov 2024
6:00 - 8:00pm (GMT)
26th Nov 2024
6:00 - 8:00pm (GMT)
Not an online event
Attendance certificate available
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We are pleased to invite you to an insightful and engaging event featuring Dr. Mark FH Brougham, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.

Dr. Brougham will share his expertise on the late effects of childhood cancer treatment, with a particular focus on fertility and long-term health outcomes. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of the impact of cancer treatments on young patients, and how we can better support them as they transition into adulthood.

Having trained at the University of Edinburgh and worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Glasgow, and Queensland, Dr. Brougham returned to Edinburgh to pursue his MD on fertility after childhood cancer treatment. His extensive experience spans paediatric neuro-oncology and paediatric germ cell tumours, and he currently chairs the UK Germ Cell Tumour Children’s Study Group. Dr. Brougham is also an active member of the Malignant Germ Cell Tumour International Consortium and holds key leadership roles, including Clinical Lead for the MSN Aftercare workstream and Co-chair of the NIHR Cancer and Nutrition CTYA workstream.

Join us for a deep dive into the world of paediatric oncology, where Dr. Brougham will discuss his research, clinical practices, and future directions in improving care for young cancer survivors.

Date: 26th November

Time: 6pm

Location: 4.18, 40 George Square

This event is not to be missed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of paediatric cancer care.

Summary

This engaging teaching session features renowned Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, Dr. Mark FH Brougham. Dr. Brougham will share his extensive knowledge on the late effects of childhood cancer treatment, with a specific focus on fertility and long-term health outcomes. With his extensive experience and groundbreaking research, this event offers unique insights into paediatric oncology. Ideal for healthcare professionals and researchers interested in improving care for young cancer survivors, this event promises to deepen your understanding of the long-term impacts of childhood cancer treatment.

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Learning objectives

  1. Understand the late effects of childhood cancer treatments, with particular emphasis on fertility and long-term health outcomes.
  2. Comprehend how lessons learned from paediatric oncology can be utilized in clinical practice to provide better care for young survivors transitioning into adulthood.
  3. Gain in-depth knowledge on paediatric neuro-oncology and paediatric germ cell tumors, and understand their relation to fertility after treatment.
  4. Grasp the work and significant contributions made by the UK Germ Cell Tumour Children’s Study Group to paediatric oncology research and treatment planning.
  5. Explore current research and future directions in paediatric oncology, with a focus on enhancing aftercare and nutritional support for young cancer patients.
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26th Nov 2024
6:00 - 8:00pm (GMT)
Not an online event
Attendance certificate available
This event has ended. Similar events
Free
IN PERSON