6pm EEST/7pmCET/8pmWET
Introduction
The webinar “Challenges in Prostate Cancer: Screening and early Diagnosis” is an overview of current clinical considerations on prostate cancer screening and early diagnosis, mpMRI and minimal invasive procedures for prostate cancer detection and treatment.
The webinar is organized by Affidea for all radiologists, urologists and radiation oncologists.
Scientific Programme
18h00 – Clinical considerations on prostate cancer screening and early diagnosis: Dr Aušvydas Patašius
To understand the opportunities and limitations of prostate cancer screening and early detection. To become familiar with prostate cancer screening program results in Lithuania. Future trends in prostate cancer screening.
18h20 – Current and future role of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI): Dr Rūta Grigienė
To learn how to perform, interpret, and communicate multiparametric MRI of the prostate in accordance with international guidelines. To understand the opportunities and limitations of imaging for screening and early detection of prostate cancer.
18h35 – Minimal invasive procedures for prostate cancer detection and treatment: Dr Mantas Trakymas
To become familiar with imaging guided prostate targeted biopsy and minimal invasive treatment possibilities. To learn how to combine MRI information with US information using several types of fusion techniques. To learn how to design a biopsy protocol based on the identification of targets using combined MRI and US or just MRI data.
18h50 – Q&A
19h00 – Closing remarks
Attendees Profile
The webinar is organized for radiologists, urologists, radiation oncologists and other medical specialists with interest in prostate cancer.
Registration
Registration is mandatory and free of charge – Registration Link Will Appear Here Soon
Organizing Committee
Dr. Rūta Grigienė, Chair of the webinar, Affidea Lithuania
Dr. Rosana Santos, Clinical Education Scientific Leader, Affidea Group
Speakers info/filiation
Dr. Aušvydas Patašius, MD, PHD, urologist, Department of Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
Dr. Mantas Trakymas, MD PHD, Interventional radiologist, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Chief of interventional radiology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
Dr. Rūta Grigienė, MD PHD, consultant radiologist, Affidea Lithuania; GU/Prostate Imaging Subspecialty Leader at Affidea; consultant radiologist, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
