Radiology in paediatric oncology – an update

22nd September 2017 08:45 AM - 04:30 PM (GMT+00:00) GMT

This event will provide an update on the current major challenges faced by clinicians dealing with children who present with some of the commoner tumours of childhood, both from an oncology perspective but also from a radiological viewpoint. The speakers comprise some of the leading paediatric oncologists and radiologists from around the UK. The lecture topics include neuroblastoma, Wilms’ tumours, rhabdomyosaroma, osteosarcoma, and lymphomas plus sessions on functional imaging and interventional radiology in pediatric oncology. The day will finish with some interactive case sessions.

Educational aims:

To be aware of optimal imaging techniques in children with cancer
To understand new advances in paediatric oncology

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Registration fees

BIR Plan 1 member £145
BIR Plan 2 member £110
BIR Trainee member £65
BIR Retired member £55
BIR Student member £55
Non-member £250

Venue

Speakers

Bayer

The NHS faces many challenges today around the increasing need for governance to demonstrate best patient care within increasing financial constraints. Bayer’s Radiology business is well placed to be the partner in helping trusts to address these challenges. With market-leading contrast media and power injector systems, Bayer is able to offer innovative patient care and with the addition of its informatics platform, it can support radiology departments in driving protocol standardisation and easily accessible audit data that enable departments to meet further challenges faced around contrast and radiation dose management. 01635 563999 www.radiology.bayer.co.uk

Philips Healthcare

Philips Healthcare is a leading supplier of diagnostic imaging systems and related services. Following the recent programme of acquisitions the company offers a comprehensive porfolio of healthcare products including conventional X-ray systems, dedicated systems for cardiovascular and interventional procedures; CT and MRI scanners, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy planning, echocardiography, digital ultrasound, patient cardiac monitoring equipment and PACS. www.medical.philips.com

Siemens Healthcare

The healthcare market is in ongoing transition and we see healthcare providers worldwide drive consolidation, an increasingly "industrial" logic of healthcare delivery, and a shift from treating illness to managing health – ultimately looking for ways to improve outcomes while reducing costs. We aspire to be the partner to help achieve this goal. To live up to our ambition, we are determined to answer the questions that drive your business development. To overcome lack of specialised staff, ensure consistent outcomes across an organisation, increase competitiveness, avoid profitability risks, and implement growth strategies, we are your partner that you can rely on to stand out with clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and financial profitability. www.siemens.co.uk/healthcare