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The Bristol Gynaecology Oncology Course in partnership with the RCR

27 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

Event overview

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Bristol Gynaecology Oncology course in 2025! Following the outstanding success of last year’s event, which received a perfect 100% satisfaction rating, secure your place now for this highly acclaimed learning course.

Hosted by the University Hospitals Bristol in collaboration with the Royal College of Radiologists, two-day online course designed for clinical oncology consultants and trainees as well as healthcare professionals specialising in gynaecology.

This programme will cover a wide range of essential topics including early diagnostics, genetics and screening strategies, menopause in gynaecological cancers, an update on surgical gynae clinical trials and the latest advancements in systematic treatments in gynaecological cancers.

To maximise your learning, delegates are invited to submit their own complex cases and questions in advance of the course. Our expert faculty will carefully review the submissions and provide in-depth guidance during the interactive sessions.

Join us on Zoom for this exceptional learning experience.

12 CPD points will be awarded on completion of this course. Please note this event will not be available to view on-demand post event.

Pre-event questions and cases

Learning objectives

Develop a deep understanding of various strategies for screening, diagnosis, classification, and treatment of gynaecology cancers, including surgical, medical, and radiation therapies.
Gain expertise in collaborating with a team of specialists to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex gynaecology cancers, considering factors such as fertility, menopause, and quality of life.
Stay updated on the latest research and clinical trials in the field to ensure the delivery of evidence-based care and optimise patient outcomes.

Who should attend?

Clinical oncology consultants
Clinical oncology trainees
Gynaecology specialists
Gynaecology therapy radiographers
Gynaecology surgical trainees
Gynaecology oncologists

This course is relevant to UK and overseas attendees.

Registration fees

Registration type	Fees
RCR consultant Fellows and members	£355
RCR member trainees & allied health professionals	£295
Non-member consultants	£460
Non-member trainee	£385
Registration:	Book now

Please refer to the eligibility criteria below, if you’re still unsure which rate you’re eligible for please contact - [email protected]

RCR consultant Fellows and members: Consultants with an active RCR membership.

RCR member trainee & non-member allied healthcare professionals (AHP): This applies to trainees with an active RCR membership, as well as AHP, who will not have an RCR membership, including, radiographers, physicists, SHOs, SAS doctors and medical students.

Non-member consultants: Consultants who don't have an active RCR membership.

Non-member trainees: Trainees who don't have an active RCR membership.

Programme

Thursday 27 February 2025
Timings	Schedule*
09:15	Welcome and introduction Dr Hoda Al-Booz, Consultant in Gynae Clinical Oncology, University Hospitals Bristol Dr Gemma Cass, Consultant in Gynae Oncology Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol
09:30	Early diagnosis, genetics and screening strategies Dr Alison Montgomery, Gynaeoncology Subspecialty Trainee, University, Hospitals Bristol
10:00	Menopause in gynaecological cancers Dr Kristyn Manley, Consultant Gynaecologist / Menopause Lead, University Hospitals Bristol
10:30	TBA
11:00	Coffee break
11:15	Simplified ESTRO ESGO 2020 guidelines Dr Susan Masson, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Gynaecological Cancers, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
11:45	TBA
12:15	Lunch break
13:15	Complex Brachytherapy Scenarios. Applications and Planning Dr Hoda Al-Booz, Consultant in Clinical Oncology, University Hospitals Bristol
13:45	Patient prospective and role of gynaecological oncology CNS Grace Hannington, Gynae-oncology nurse specialist, University Hospitals Bristol
14:15	Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) Srividya Sundararajan, University Hospitals Bristol
14:45	Coffee Break
15:00	Palliative care in gynaecological cancers TBA
15:30	Live Candidate and Panel Discussion: Bring your Complex cases to share the experience
16:30	End of day one
Friday 28 February 2025
Timings	Schedule
09:30	Update on surgical gynae clinical trials Dr Gemma Cass, Consultant Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospitals Bristol
10:00	Radical Surgery in Gynae Cancer Dr Jo Bailey, Consultant Gynaecologist and Oncologist, University Hospitals Bristol
10:30	Systematic treatments of gynaecological cancers Dr Axel Walther, Consultant Medical Oncologist, University Hospitals Bristol
11:00	Coffee break
11:15	Systemic Treatments of Gynaecological Cancers continued Dr Axel Walther, Consultant Medical Oncologist, University Hospitals Bristol
11:45	Research on patient experiences of brachytherapy for cervical cancer Dr Pauline Humphrey, Consultant therapeutic radiographer, University Hospitals Bristol
12:15	Lunch break
13:15	Fertility sparing surgery and risk reduction surgery in gynaecological cancers Dr Sarah Platt, Consultant Gynae Oncologist, University Hospitals Bristol
13:45	Radiotherapy contouring and physics planning Mr Andrew Brown, Physicist, University Hospitals Bristol
14:15	HPV in gynaecological cancer Mr Amit Patel, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist and Lead Colposcopist, University Hospitals Bristol
14:45	Coffee break
15:00	Late effects of pelvic radiotherapy Mrs Zoe Walker
15:30	Live Candidate and Panel Discussion: Bring your Complex cases to share the experience
16:30	Event close

*Programme subject to change

Course organisers

As Bristol’s Gynae Brachytherapy lead, Dr Booz developed the service
from conventional to MRI-planned interstitial Brachytherapy. Her regular
involvement in GEC ESTRO’s clinical trials has placed Bristol on the
world map for advanced Brachytherapy techniques. De Booz set up and has led the BGOC annual course since 2014, recently accredited by the RCR.

As a Visiting Professor at Ain-Shams University, Egypt, Dr Booz set-up the
Brachytherapy service, including theatres, training and guidelines.

She currently chairs BGCS quarterly complex radiotherapy meeting,
discussing complex gynae cases and since 2022 she has been elected as the BGCS Clinical Oncology Council Representative and selected to the RCR Consensus steering group.

Dr Cass is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston. She was awarded the Gold Medal for membership examination and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee at the RCOG. She achieved an MD at the University of Bristol identifying biomarkers in ovarian cancer and has several research publications. She directs national courses including preparing for MRCOG, Colposcopy and Statistics.

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As Bristol’s Gynae Brachytherapy lead, Dr Booz developed the service
from conventional to MRI-planned interstitial Brachytherapy. Her regular
involvement in GEC ESTRO’s clinical trials has placed Bristol on the
world map for advanced Brachytherapy techniques. De Booz set up and has led the BGOC annual course since 2014, recently accredited by the RCR.

As a Visiting Professor at Ain-Shams University, Egypt, Dr Booz set-up the
Brachytherapy service, including theatres, training and guidelines.

She currently chairs BGCS quarterly complex radiotherapy meeting,
discussing complex gynae cases and since 2022 she has been elected as the BGCS Clinical Oncology Council Representative and selected to the RCR Consensus steering group.
Dr Cass is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston. She was awarded the Gold Medal for membership examination and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee at the RCOG. She achieved an MD at the University of Bristol identifying biomarkers in ovarian cancer and has several research publications. She directs national courses including preparing for MRCOG, Colposcopy and Statistics.

Speaker faculty

As a Visiting Professor at Ain-Shams University, Egypt, Dr Booz set-up the
Brachytherapy service, including theatres, training and guidelines.

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As Bristol’s Gynae Brachytherapy lead, Dr Booz developed the service
from conventional to MRI-planned interstitial Brachytherapy. Her regular
involvement in GEC ESTRO’s clinical trials has placed Bristol on the
world map for advanced Brachytherapy techniques. De Booz set up and has led the BGOC annual course since 2014, recently accredited by the RCR.

As a Visiting Professor at Ain-Shams University, Egypt, Dr Booz set-up the
Brachytherapy service, including theatres, training and guidelines.

She currently chairs BGCS quarterly complex radiotherapy meeting,
discussing complex gynae cases and since 2022 she has been elected as the BGCS Clinical Oncology Council Representative and selected to the RCR Consensus steering group.
Dr Cass is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston. She was awarded the Gold Medal for membership examination and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee at the RCOG. She achieved an MD at the University of Bristol identifying biomarkers in ovarian cancer and has several research publications. She directs national courses including preparing for MRCOG, Colposcopy and Statistics.
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Location

This event will be hosted on Zoom.

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‘’Overall, a really good event. A great mix of MDT representatives and lovely to hear people talk with such passion about their specialties‘’

‘’This was an excellent two days. Thank you! I will definitely recommend’’

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In collaboration with The Bristol Gynae Oncology Multidisciplinary Team and the RCR

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Who should attend?

Registration fees

Programme

Thursday 27 February 2025

Friday 28 February 2025

Course organisers

Dr Hoda Al-Booz

Dr Gemma Cass

Dr Hoda Al-Booz

Dr Gemma Cass

Speaker faculty

Dr Hoda Al-Booz

Dr Gemma Cass

Dr Alison Montgomery

Dr Kristyn Manley

Dr Susan Masson

Grace Hannington

Srividya Sundararajan,

Dr Jo Bailey

Dr Axel Walther

Dr Pauline Humphrey

Dr Sarah Platt

Dr Andrew Brown

Mr Amit Patel

Zoe Walker

Dr Hoda Al-Booz

Dr Gemma Cass

Dr Alison Montgomery

Dr Kristyn Manley

Dr Susan Masson

Grace Hannington

Srividya Sundararajan,

Dr Jo Bailey

Dr Axel Walther

Dr Pauline Humphrey

Dr Sarah Platt

Dr Andrew Brown

Mr Amit Patel

Zoe Walker

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