Family Practice Oncology Network
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - Bayshore Ballroom Salon D
The BC Cancer Agency’s Family Practice Oncology Network invites you to take part in its annual CME Day - an opportunity to strengthen your oncology skills and knowledge and enhance cancer care for your patients and their families.
Learning Objectives
Participants in our Family Practice Oncology CME Day will:
- Learn about new oncology resources and support in British Columbia
- Benefit from specific oncology updates including practical and current information
- Gain insight into relevant initiatives at the BC Cancer Agency
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| Time | Topic | Speakers |
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Light Breakfast - Bayshore Ballroom Salon ABC | |
| 09:15 - 09:30 | Welcome and Preceptor Program Certificate Presentations | Peter Pavlovich |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | Family Practice Oncology Network: Progress report and strategic direction |
 Phil White |
| 09:45 -10:15 | Coordination of Care: The cancer community and primary care | Jeff Sisler |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Refreshment Break - Bayshore Ballroom Salon ABC | |
| 10:30 - 10:50 | BC Cancer Agency's Colon Check Program: Preparing for launch | Jennifer Telford |
| 10:55 - 11:20 | Bisphosphonates: What family physicians need to know | Hilary Pada |
| 11:20 - 11:40 | Tumour Markers | Angela Chan |
| 11:45 - 12:05 | Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | Cindy Toze |
| 12:05 - 13:00 | Lunch - Bayshore Ballroom Salon ABC | |
| 13:00 - 13:45 | Workshops Round 1
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Facilitators: Mike Mamacos Nevin Murray |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Workshops Round 2
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Facilitators: Mike Mamacos Nevin Murray |
| 14:50 - 15:00 | Evaluations & Closing Remarks | Peter Pavlovich |
The Family Practice Oncology Network assists the BC Cancer Agency in its mandate to improve cancer care in the province by providing support and connection to physicians in the community. Learn more about the Network at www.fpon.ca