National Conference

May

19

Where:

Rydges Latimer Christchurch, 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch View Map

When:

08:00 – 16:00, Sunday 19 May 2024

Programme:

View / download the preliminary Conference Programme

Admission:

CLOSED

The “Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ Annual Conference” activity has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 3.5 CME credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.  

If you were not able to join us at Conference this year, click the REGISTER HERE button below to view the Keynote Speaker Presentations on demand, for only $20. This helps us cover Conference costs.



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As our efforts to bolster early detection remain a key focus, under a new government bringing changes and opportunities we were thrilled to welcome delegates to National Conference. With patients, families, healthcare professionals and leading players in the prostate cancer care ecosystem, we were able to faciliate thoughtful discussion and answer pressing questions, as we continue to chart a path forward for prostate cancer care in Aotearoa New Zealand. Click here to view the Programme.

Speakers Include

Danny Bedingfield, President, Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ | Welcome Address

Dr Renée Leenen, Medical Doctor (Urologic Oncology), PRAISE-U Team Member, Erasmus MZ | PRAISE-U Pilots

Dr Gabriela Illie, Academic, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health | Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Programme - PC-PEP

Mr David Sanders, Senior Wellbeing Specialist, Raise Mental Health | Understanding the impact of a cancer diagnosis in mental health

Brittany Pack, Lawyer, JM Miller Law | ACC and NZ prostate health care: the legal perspective

Mr Giovanni Losco, Urologist, Urology Associates | Continence, Intimacy and ACC

Dr Jim Edwards, Clinical Director and Medical Oncologist, St George's Cancer Care | ADT and ADvanced Prostate Cancer Treatment

Dr Jacquie Kidd, Academic, Auckland University of Technology | Oranga Tū

Dr Fengi-Yi Soh, Radiation Oncologist, St George's Cancer Care | SABR (Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy) and the latest international outcomes

Sarah Weller, Global Director - Prostate Cancer, Movember | Sexual Health Clinical Guidelines

Tony Johnson, Broadcaster, Sky Sport | Broadcasting, Sport and My Journey

Peter DIckens, Chief Executive, Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ | PCFNZ

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