Programme

DAY 1: Friday, 3 November 2023

DAY 2: Saturday, 4 November 2023

DAY 3: Sunday, 5 November 2023

National Cancer Institute of Singapore Cancer Genetics Workshop
Endorsed by Chapter of Medical Oncologists, Singapore
MRI and Stereotactic Biopsy Lectures and Hands-On Workshop
For Radiologists
TimeProgrammeSpeakerTimeProgrammeSpeaker
08:30Welcome AddressProf Lee Soo Chin08:30Opening AddressDr Eugene Ong
08:45Basics of Cancer Genetics and How to Draw a PedigreeMs Ong Pei Yi08:40Introduction to MRI-guided breast interventionDr Eugene Ong / Dr Sonia Lee
09:00Clinical Characteristics of Hereditary Breast Cancer SyndromeDr Samuel Ow09:00How to perform MRI-guided breast intervention (video)Dr Eugene Ong / Dr Sonia Lee
09:15Risk Assessment Models for Hereditary Breast Cancer Dr Samuel Ow09:10MRI-guided localization and vacuum biopsy (Lecture)Dr Eugene Ong / Dr Sonia Lee
09:30Genetic Testing Strategies (Test selection, Test interpretation)Prof Soo-Chin Lee09:30Complicated MRI intervention casesDr Eugene Ong / Dr Sonia Lee
09:50Therapeutic and Preventive Strategies for BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers Dr Samuel Ow09:50Tea Break
10:05Tips for Pre-Test Counseling and Post-Test counselling Ms Pei-Yi Ong10:20Stereotactic Biopsy (Lecture)Dr Henry Oscar
10:25Review of pre-course MCQ results10:40Panel Q&A for MRI and Stereotactic interventionDr Eugene Ong / Dr Sonia Lee / Dr Henry Oscar
10:40Tea Break11:10Lunch
11:00Practical Session 112:30Transfer from Hotel to Paragon
13:00Lunch Break13:30Hands-on Stereotactic Biopsy & MRI-guided vacuum biopsy (workshop)Dr Eugene Ong / Dr Sonia Lee / Dr Henry Oscar
14:10Practical Session 216:30Q&A Dr Eugene Ong / Dr Sonia Lee / Dr Henry Oscar
16:30Tea Break17:00Round up
16:50Feedback and Conclusions
End of Day
Microscopy Workshop
For Pathologists
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Lectures and Hands-On Workshop
For Breast Surgeons and Radiologists
TimeProgrammeSpeakerTimeProgrammeSpeaker
Full DayMicroscopy Review of Cases
Case Discussions
International Faculty
Professor Laura Collins
Professor Cecily Quinn
Morning SessionUltrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
Lectures, Discussion and Hands-on Workshop on Phantom
(FNAC, core needle biopsy, vacuum assisted biopsy)
Learn techniques, tips and tricks, choosing the right method for your patient
Radiologists
Surgeons
Afternoon SessionComplex Stereotactic and MRI Guided Localization of the Breast
Learn how to tackle complex cases through case discussions
Radiologists
Modern Non-Wire Approaches to Breast Localization
Simplifying and Improving Localization for the Surgeon and Patient
Radiologists
Surgeons
Neoadjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer
Learn how neoadjuvant systemic treatment is changing the breast cancer landscape
Medical Oncologist
Targeted Axilla Dissection – How I Do It
Reducing surgical morbidity for node positive breast cancer patients
Surgeons
End of Day
Lectures and Multidisciplinary Discussions
For Pathologists, Breast Surgeons and Radiologists
TimeProgrammeSpeaker
Full DayMulti-Disciplinary Case Discussions Incorporating Pathology Lectures
Integrating clinical presentation, breast imaging, pathological findings and impact on clinical treatment
Topics include core biopsy diagnostic challenges, fibroepithelial lesions, special type breast cancers, post-neoadjuvant treatment cases and more.
Panel of:
Pathologists including Professor Laura Collins and Professor Cecily Quinn,
Radiologists
Surgeons
Medical Oncologist
One Minute Pearls
The best summaries from the experts in just one minute each

Pathologists
Radiologists
Surgeons
End of Day