Prostate Cancer Foundation National Conference 2023
Event description
NEW HORIZONS IN PROSTATE CANCER CARE
At a time when changes in our health system begin to take effect in earnest, our programme runs the full spectrum of important issues in the prostate cancer landscape, including early diagnosis, particularly regarding the availability of world class diagnostic imaging and the practice of our primary healthcare providers. We very much welcome your attendance and participation, and look forward to seeing you there.
* This Continuing Medical Education (CME) event has been endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) - 7 CME points available.
Discussions and Insights
- The latest position from the urological professional body on the role of the PSA blood test and how we should be looking to deploy it in the fight against prostate cancer.
- The latest science behind the role of diet and nutrition in slowing the progression of prostate cancer.
- New approaches to radiotherapy with the potential to fundamentally change the patient experience.
- The vital role of new information and data in improving outcomes for patients and what it can tell us about how we are performing as a nation in serving men affected by a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Speakers
- Prof Richard Mithen | Professor of Nutrition, University of Auckland
- Dr Daniel Cornfeld | Clinical Lead, Mātai Medical Research Institute
- Mr Stephen Mark | Clinical Lead, Centre for Health Outcome Measures NZ
- Dr Andrew Henderson | Radiologist, Mercy Radiology
- Dr Peter Kerstens | Radiation Oncologist, Kathleen Kilgour Centre
- Mr Jim Duthie | Urologist, Duthie Urological
- Dr Jo Scott-Jones | Medical Director, Pinnacle Healthcare
- Dr Peter Fong | Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Auckland
Membership: Click the link below to register as a member to be eligible for a 50% discount on up to two General Admission tickets (CME points not applicable). Once your membership has been confirmed, you will receive a discount code to use when purchasing your ticket - prostate.org.nz/memberships
If you are already a member of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, you will have been emailed a discount code that you can use in step 2 when ordering general admission tickets. The discount code only applies to a maximum of 2 GA tickets. For more information, please contact us via events@prostate.org.nz
If you are experiencing hardship but would like to attend the conference, support is available. Please contact us on events@prostate.org.nz
Peter Dickens
Chief Executive