Breast cancer: prevention, communication, treatment, reconstruction.

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1 Azienda Ospedaliera Garibaldi, S.Luigi S.Currò, Ascoli-Tomaselli Breast cancer: prevention, communication, treatment, reconstruction. Maltese Sicilian seminar Friday 16 / Saturday 17 October 2009 Victoria Hotel, Sliema Seminar Director Prof. Dott. Giorgio Giannone Co-Directors Mrs Gertrude Abela President of Breast Care Support Group ED Malta Prof. Giacomo Fisichella President of Associazione S.O.S. Donna, Catania.

2 Under the auspices of: ORDINE DEI MEDICI CHIRURGHI E DEGLI ODONTOIATRI DELLA PROVINCIA DI CATANIA Sezione Provinciale di Catania Sezione Provinciale di Catania OBJECTIVES The general objectives of the seminar are to give a complete overview of all aspects of breast cancer, by examining the problems encountered by a woman with breast cancer and the relationship between healthcare professionals and the patient, with particular regard to the psychological suffering of both patient and healthcare professional (burn out), and to make healthcare professionals aware that treatment should take into consideration all aspects of the human being, including spiritual, as suggested by the World Health Organisation. PARTICIPANTS The seminar is open to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals with an interest in breast care. The Seminar has been submitted to the Italian Ministry of Health for approval (event no ) by Prof Giorgio Giannone of Garibaldi Hospital, Catania. 12 Continuing Medical Education points have been awarded by the Medical Association of Malta. Certificates will contribute towards the Continuing Professional Development scheme.

3 PROGRAMME Friday 16 October Registration Lo Que Vendra for two guitars, by Astor Piazzola Guitar duo Nello & Simone Alessi Introduction of VIP Gordon Caruana Dingli Opening by Maltese VIP (to be confirmed) Presentation of organising associations Gertrude Abela President, Breast Care Support Group ED Malta Laura Milazzo Vice President, SOS Donna, Catania Opening by Chairmen Gerald Gui, Joseph Debono Breast Cancer: Why Prevention? Giacomo Fisichella Breast Cancer: Maltese Experiences Gordon Caruana-Dingli Questions Discussion Coffee Break Women s Experience of Breast Cancer Antoinette Attard Hereditary-familial Cancers: from Biology to the Clinic Marco Mattina The Opportunities that an Island Population can offer to Genetic Studies of Complex Disorders Christian Scerri Questions Discussion Lunch Communicating the Diagnosis: Doctor Patient Relations Antonio Virzì - Projection of films 15: Questions Discussion Breast Screening Pathology James DeGaetano Physiotherapy following Breast Surgery Karryn Darmanin Kissaun, Audrey Galea Souchet Questions Discussion Close of first day

4 Saturday 17 October Opening by Chairmen Giorgio Giannone, Gordon Caruana-Dingli Breast Reconstruction: Oncoplastic Indications and Outcomes Gerald Gui Breast Reconstructive Surgery: Maltese perspective Francis Darmanin Questions Discussion Coffee Break Improving Outcomes in Breast Cancer Stephen Brincat Breast Imaging: Correlation Between Different Modalities Salvina Zrinzo Breast Screening Programme Nadine Delicata, Joe Psaila Questions Discussion Farewell for two guitars, by Brazilian composer Sergio Assad Guitar duo Nello & Simone Alessi Lunch Round Table Comparing Opinions and Experiences Chairpersons: G. Giannone / G. Caruana Dingli G. Fisichella / J. Debono, F. Marletta / S. Brincat, M. Mattina / C. Scerri, M. Manusia / J. DeGaetano, M. Mattina / S. Brincat Workshop: Oncoplastic Approach to Breast Surgery - Gerald Gui Oncoplastic Breast Conservation - Techniques, Videos, Operative Slides and Discussion Case Presentation and Discussion Close and evaluation

5 Chairmen Mr Gordon Caruana-Dingli MD FRCS Edin FRCS RCP&S Glasg, Consultant General and Breast Surgeon, Head of Breast Clinic, Mater Dei Hospital, Lecturer, University of Malta Medical School and President, Association of Surgeons of Malta Mr. Joseph Debono MD FRCSEd FRCS (Gen. Surg.), Consultant General and Breast Surgeon, Mater Dei Hospital Prof Giorgio Giannone Docente di Metodologia Chirurgica, Scuola di Specializzazione Chirurgia Generale, Università di Catania; Direttore del Dipartimento di Chirurgia Oncologica, Ospedale Garibaldi-Nesima, Catania Mr Gerald Gui MS FRCS FRSC (Ed), Plastic Surgeon and Consultant Breast Surgeon, Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, London Speakers Ms Antoinette Attard SRN, B.A., M.Sc (Nursing), specialist breast care nurse, Mater Dei Hospital Dr Stephen Brincat MRCS, FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Lond), FRCR, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Chairman of Department of Oncology, Sir Paul Boffa Hospital Mr Gordon Caruana-Dingli MD FRCS Edin FRCS RCP&S Glasg, Consultant General and Breast Surgeon, Head of Breast Clinic, Mater Dei Hospital, Lecturer, University of Malta Medical School and President, Association of Surgeons of Malta Mr Francis X. Darmanin M.D., F.R.C.S.I., M.Med.Sci., DSM, CHST(Plastic Surgery), Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Ms Karryn Darmanin Kissaun Dip.Physio, SRP(London) Senior Physiotherapist at St. Luke s Hospital Dr James DeGaetano MD, DCP(Lond), FRCPA, Consultant Histopathologist, Head of Histopathology and Cytopathology, Pathology Department, Mater Dei Hospital Dr Nadine Delicata MD, MSc Pub. Health, MBA (Maastricht), Head of Screening Services, Director of Malta Breast Screening Programme

6 Dr Giacomo Fisichella, Docente di Senologia, Università di Catania, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Corso di Studio Scienze Infermieristiche; Dirigente Medico 1 livello, Senologo Chirurgo Oncologo, Breast Unit AORNAS Garibaldi-Nesima, Catania Ms Audrey Galea Souchet, Dip. Physio, S.R.P. (Lond.) Assistant Principal Physiotherapist at St. Luke s Hospital Mr Gerald Gui MS FRCS FRSC (Ed), Plastic Surgeon and Consultant Breast Surgeon, Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, London Dr Mario Manusia, Direttore di Patologia, AORNAS Garibaldi- Nesima, Catania Dr Franco Marletta, Dirigente Medico, Medico Radioterapista, AORNAS Garibaldi-Nesima, Catania Dr Marco Mattina, Dirigente Medico, Medico Oncologo AORNAS Garibaldi-Nesima, Catania Prof Antonino Virzì, Medico Psichiatra, Prof. aggregato di Psichiatria, Università di Catania Mr. Joe V. Psaila MD, MCh, FRCS, Consultant Advisor to the Malta Breast Screening Programme, Professional QA Assessor, UK Breast Screening Programme Dr Christian A. Scerri M.D., Ph.D.(Mol.Gen.), MMCPath., Consultant Molecular and Clinical Genetics Specialties Clinic, Mater Dei Hospital Dr Salvina Zrinzo MD FA fur Radiologie, Consultant Radiologist in the Medical Imaging Department, Mater Dei Hospital, Lecturer in Radiology, University of Malta Rapporteur Prof Albert Cilia-Vincenti MD FRCPath, Private Consultant Surgical Pathologist, Chairman of Academy of Nutritional Medicine, Cambridge, UK, and Malta delegate to Rare Diseases division of European Medicines Evaluation Agency. Former Pathology Director to British Healthcare Trust and to Maltese NHS, and former pathologist to Mr RM Rainsbury (oncoplastic breast surgeon and senior tutor at Royal College of Surgeons of England).

7 Organising Committee Breast Care Support Group Europa Donna Malta Tel / Mob: / breastcaresupportgroup@gmail.com Associazione S.O.S. Donna, Tel/Fax: presidente@sosdonna.net Scientific committee A. Attard, G. Caruana Dingli, J. Debono, G. Fisichella, G. Giannone Organising secretariat G. Abela, A. Attard, I. Farrugia, G. Fisichella, A. Micallef, A. Pulvirenti Provider AORNAS Garibaldi, Catania REGISTRATION 50 for 1 day 80 for both days Registration includes coffee breaks, lunches, conference material and complimentary parking (subject to availability) Seating is limited, so early booking is recommended.