Palliative care in Gynaecological Cancer Patients ENYGO Palliative care in Gynaecological Cancer Patients Workshop April 13-14, 2018, Stockholm, Sweden A Practical Informative Workshop " As a first time attendee at an ENYGO workshop, I appreciated both the friendly atmosphere and the high level of lectures at the Palliative Care Workshop. The sessions were very informative, with practical information and guidelines, which I can apply to my practice".Sylva Bajsová, University Hospital OstravaCzech Republic A Beneficial Experience for Young Specialists"It was such a pleasure attending the workshop in Sweden. This year’s workshop was of high quality.These were the best sessions in palliative care I have ever attended. It was a great experience. Thank you for inviting me".Torbjørn Paulsen, Head of Gyn. Cancer RegistryNorway Interested to enhance your knowledge on palliative care? The presentations of the workshop are now available online on ESGO eAcademy*. *Access only to ESGO/ENYGO members View Workshop Presentations! Background Educational events on palliative aspects of the treatment of gynaecological malignancies are still rare in Europe. The 2-day ENYGO workshop is a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge on palliative care, focused on key topics with high importance for gynaecological malignancies professionals. The workshop will cover all aspects of palliative surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, as well as pain control and quality of life. Main topics: Management of cancer pain – non-opioid and opioid analgesics and neuropathic pain Palliative chemotherapy for gynecological cancer patients – what should we palliate? Evidence based radiotherapy in palliative setting for patients with gynecological cancers Management of side effects from previous treatments – surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy (peripheral neuropathy, gastrointestinal mucosal injury) Learning objectives The aim of this 2-days workshop is to increase knowledge about tools to improve treatment and quality of life of patients with gynaecological cancer. The workshop will be interactive, allowing sufficient time for group discussions. Teaching format The workshop is tailored for trainees or fellows in gynaecological oncology and fluent in English. Attendance is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. Preliminary programme Application Process Registration Fee & Travel Application Process Application Process Workshop attendance is limited to 25 participants. General Conditions Only applicants who are active ESGO/ENGYO members and who have paid the course fee will be considered for participation. Paid ESGO/ENYGO membership for 2018 is a mandatory condition for being considered. Not yet an ESGO/ENYGO member? Renew or Join your ESGO/ENGYO membership. Application Download the application form and Submit your application by March 4, 2018! Remarks: Please note that a motivation statement (100 words) and a short CV are mandatory parts of the application. Email the completed and signed application form with a CV and motivation statement to: stockholm2018@esgomail.org Only applications sent by email will be considered. Confirmations will be made on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration Fee & Travel Registration Fee & Travel Registration Fee Regular fee 250 EUR Discounted fee for participants* 200 EUR *From upper and lower middle, and low income countries based on country tiers as per the Word Bank classification The registration fee includes: Admission to the workshop 2 nights accommodation in two beds room shared with other participant, breakfast included Coffee breaks and lunches Dinner on Friday, April 13, 2018 Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Accommodation Accommodation for 2 nights in a double room, in Hotel C, Stockholm (Vasaplan 4, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden), will be arranged and covered by ESGO on Friday, April 13, 2018 (check in) – Sunday , April 15, 2018 (check out). The course venue is in the hotel. Payment details and cancellation conditions: The course fee must be paid upon confirmation of attendance. The payment can be processed only by bank transfer; bank details will be available in the confirmation letter. The reservation can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. In case of cancellation, the fee will be refunded, provided a written request is received by March 18, 2018. No refund can be made if the notice of cancellation is received after this date nor in the case of a no-show. For any queries please contact: enygo.secretariat@esgomail.org Contact For any queries please contact: stockholm2018@esgomail.org Interested to learn more? Download the Programme! Under the auspices of Umeå University, Sweden Programme View the Workshop Scientific programme Organising Faculty Scientific & Organising Committee Kamil Zalewski, ENYGO President Holycross Cancer Center, Kielce, Poland David Lindquist, ENYGO Vice-President & Local organizer Umeå University, Sweden Zoia Razumova, ENYGO National Representative of Sweden Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden Kristina Lindemann Oslo University Hospital, Dpt. of Gynaecological Cancer and Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway Workshop Venue Hotel C, Stockholm Vasaplan 4, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden