Breast cancer management for General Practitioners
2026
Limited Space Still Available
RSVP today:
Reyhanah Trevor Tel: 021 938 2193 | or click here to email us
The workshop aims to give you practical insight into every aspect of breast cancer care, putting you in a position to guide and support your patients. The sessions will cover various aspects of breast cancer, including early detection, personalized treatment plans, survivorship, and supportive care.
By joining us at this workshop, you will:
Gain Expertise: Learn from the out team of pasionate specialists working at the forefront of breast cancer management.
Network with Peers: Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and foster meaningful collaborations.
Empower Lives: Empower yourself with knowledge to make a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and their families.
Foster Hope: Together, we can build a future where breast cancer is not a dreaded disease but a condition with hope for survival and healing.
Let us stand together in our pursuit of a world where every patient can access the best possible care and support. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by this disease.
Program
Theme: At risk for cancer – Awareness, genetics and screening
| 07:30 – 08:00 | ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION (Delegates/speakers) |
| 08:00 – 08:10 | Welcome – Dr Ettienne Myburgh (Surgeon – Oncology) |
| 08:10 – 08:30 | Telling My Real Story – The Patient’s Side A PACSO Patient |
| 08:30 – 08:50 | Ethics: Understanding Your Risk – Family History and Genetic Testing Dr Chantelle Scott (Genetic Counsellor) |
| 08:50 – 09:10 | Breast Imaging and Screening: What You Need to Know Dr Ansa van der Merwe (Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist) |
| 09:10 – 09:30 | Understanding Cancer Risk and Types Dr Lizanne Langenhoven (Oncologist) |
| 09:30 – 09:50 | Risk-Reducing Surgery: When and Why Dr Ettienne Myburgh (Surgeon – Oncology) |
| 09:50 – 10:10 | Reconstructive Options for High-Risk Patients Dr Christiaan Gildenhuys (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon) |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | Living with Risk: The Psychological Impact of a Genetic Risk Miss Marlize Slabbert (Clinical Psychologist) |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | TEA BREAK |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Individualised Treatment and Risk-Adapted Care Dr Andre Vos (Oncologist) |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Lifestyle, Wellness and Reducing Long-term Risk Miss Jennifer Dunn (Occupational / Lymphatic Therapist) |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Final Questions and Closing PACSO Team |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | LUNCH |