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PRESENTATIONS
Contemporary Indications for Radical Prostatectomy: Can We Make It a Better Operation?
Peter Carroll, MD, MPH
Urologic cancer surgeon
Professor, UCSF Department of Urology
Ken and Donna Derr – Chevron Distinguished Professor
Taube Family Distinguished Professor in Urology
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Learning objectives
After completing this course, attendees will have improved their skills and strategies for:
- Understanding the indications for radical prostatectomy in patients with localized prostate cancer
- Comprehending alternatives to surgery and outcomes of surgery
- Appreciating surgical innovations that may improve care outcomes
Focal Prostate Cancer Ablation – A Less Morbid Alternative to Surgery and Radiation: Who and How
Hao Nguyen, MD, PhD
Urologic cancer surgeon
Associate Professor, UCSF Department of Urology
Richard and Leilani Grinold Endowed Professorship in Urology
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Learning objectives
After completing this course, attendees will have improved their skills and strategies for:
- Understanding basic principles of focal therapy for prostate cancer
- Identifying principles in modern management of prostate cancer and patient selection
- Describing current guidelines, outcomes and future directions
De-escalation of Axillary Management in Breast Cancer
Michael Alvarado, MD, MS
Breast cancer surgeon
Professor, UCSF Department of Surgery
Director, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program
Medical Director for Accountable Care – Commercial Payers, UCSF Office of Population Health
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Learning objectives
After completing this course, attendees will have improved their skills and strategies for:
- Identifying current guidelines for axillary management in early-stage breast cancer
- Describing management of the axilla following neoadjuvant therapy
- Understanding the novel technique for avoiding axillary surgery during mastectomy for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
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