Central Nervous System
Dear Friends and Colleagues
Welcome to Auckland! The programme for the 43rd Congress of the International Society for Paediatric Oncology is coming together nicely - and with an exciting pre-congress symposium entitled "Innovative multi-disciplinary approaches to minimising acute symptoms and late effects in the treatment of CNS tumours in children", promises to be an exceptional meeting.
Central nervous system tumours account for around a quarter of new oncology diagnoses in childhood. While we remain focused on attempts to improve survival in many of these tumours, both acute toxicities and late effects remain significant limiting factors in delivering curative therapy. Maintaining and promoting quality of life is an especially important consideration in planning treatment strategies for childhood CNS tumours.
We have brought together leading local and international experts from across the breadth of the multidisciplinary team. The goal is to emphasise achievements to date, as well as offering insights into future innovations that might result in further reduction in toxicities in this group of children. By covering the complete spectrum of treatment modalities and interventions we have created a programme that will be of interest to all who are involved in the care of children with CNS tumours.
We are excited by the focus of the day and the calibre of the speakers who have agreed to participate. Take a look at the accompanying programme for yourself, and plan on coming together with friends and colleagues, from near and far, for a stimulating and informative Symposium on Thursday 27 October.
We look forward to seeing you all in Auckland!
Dr Stephen Laughton Dr Maria McCarthy
Co-Convenor Co-Convenor
SIOP Auckland 2011 Day -1 Symposium
"Innovative multi-disciplinary approaches to minimising acute symptoms and late effects in the treatment of CNS tumours in children"
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Session 1 2 hours |
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0800-0820 |
Introduction and Overview of Symposium Stephen Laughton, New Zealand Aodhan Hamilton, New Zealand
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20 minutes |
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0820-0840 |
Late effects in Childhood CNS Tumour Survivors Joseph Neglia, United States
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20 minutes |
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0840-0900 |
Biology of Neural Stem Cells Richard Faull, New Zealand
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20 minutes |
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0900-0920 |
Paediatric Neuroradiology David Perry, New Zealand
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20 minutes |
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0920-0940 |
Paediatric Neurosurgery Andrew Law, New Zealand
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20 minutes |
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0940-1000 |
Supportive Care and Nutrition Paul Rogers, Canada
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20 minutes |
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1000-1030 |
Morning Tea |
30 minutes |
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Session 2 1 ½ hours |
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1030 - 1100 |
Radiation Oncology Normand Laperriere, Canada
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30 minutes |
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1100-1140 |
Current and future approaches to optimizing outcomes while minimizing toxicity in paediatric central nervous system tumour treatment Mark Kieran, United States Ken Cohen, United States |
40 minutes
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1140-1200 |
Ototoxicity Peppy Brock, United Kingdom |
20 minutes |
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1200-1300 |
Lunch |
60 minutes |
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1300-1305 |
Psycho-Oncology Session Introduction Maria McCarthy, Australia |
5 minutes |
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1305-1320 |
Neurocognitve and Psychosocial Outcomes for Children with CNS Tumours: An Overview Stephen Sands, United States |
15 minutes |
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1320-1340 |
Quality of Survival in Children with CNS Tumours Colin Kennedy, United Kingdom |
20 minutes |
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1340-1400 |
New Initiatives to Improve Quality of Life for Survivors with CNS Tumours: E-Mental Health Interventions Martha Grootenhuis, Netherlands |
20 minutes |
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1400-1420 |
Cogmed: Using Computerized Cognitive Training with Children Treated for CNS Tumors During and After Treatment Kristi Hardy, United States |
20 minutes |
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1420-1500 |
Novel Symptom Management Strategies in Children with CNS Tumors: The Role of Complementary/Alternative Medicine. Kara Kelly, United States |
20 minutes |
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1500-1530 |
Afternoon Tea |
30 minutes |
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Session 4 1 ½ hours |
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1530-1550 |
A Novel Imaging Approach to Examine Outcomes in Surivors of Posterior Fossa Tumours Cinzia De Luca, Australia |
20 minutes |
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1550-1610 |
New Directions and Emerging Success: Behavioral Science within COG Bob Noll, United States |
20 minutes |
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1610-1635 |
Supporting Families Louise Webster, New Zealand
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25 minutes |
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1635-1700 |
Summation/Discussion Stewart Kellie, Australia David Ashley, Australia |
25 minutes |
