ESMO Preceptorship on Breast Cancer 2023: Cape Town

Learning objectives

• To learn about screening, diagnosis and staging of breast cancer
• To learn about the biology of breast cancer and its implications in the management of this disease
• To learn about the standard of care management of early, locally advanced and metastatic breast cancer in surgery, radiation therapy and systemic therapy
• To understand the crucial role of multidisciplinary care in the management of breast cancer

Download the preliminary programme

How to apply

Application is via online form. During the application process you will be required to upload the following:

• Your CV including a list of your publications
• 3-5 slides presenting a clinical case (please use the ESMO Preceptorship Case Presentation Power Point template, provided here)

Application deadline

Application is now closed.

Who can apply?

While this course is primarily aimed at oncologists resident in the sub-Saharan countries, application is open to all ESMO members in Africa.

To apply, ESMO membership is mandatory. If you are not an ESMO member or need to renew your membership, please visit the ESMO membership pages.

ESMO COVID-19 Regulations

Each participant needs to check and comply with the latest health and travel regulations to ensure a fast and easy journey.

ESMO requires that all attendees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 OR recovered in the last 6 months with at least one dose of a vaccine by the time of the meeting. Vaccination proof will not be checked by ESMO.

Additionally, we strongly recommend:

• Testing for Covid-19 within 48 hours prior to the inbound trip with a molecular, rapid antigen or self-test. The result will not be checked by ESMO
• Wearing a face mask in closed spaces
• Avoid shaking hands; wash your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser

The individual safety and hygiene measures of all participants is our priority, so we implemented additional measures on-site at the venue:

• Hand sanitiser will be available at the meeting venue
• Masks will be available on-site
• All surfaces will be disinfected on a regular basis

Any changes to the COVID-19 regulations will be communicated on this webpage.

Insurance

ESMO bears no responsibility for any untoward events in connection with, before, during and after the course. Participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal and travel coverage.

What's included?

Successful applicants will benefit from complimentary course registration and accommodation.

Travel grant

In addition to the course registration and the hotel accommodation, a travel grant of maximum 1000 euros is offered to selected applicants as a contribution versus their travel costs. The reimbursement will be processed after the course against original invoices/vouchers. Please be aware that visa costs are NOT covered by the travel grant and are the participant's responsibility.

Accreditation

The programme of this event has been accredited with 10 ESMO-MORA category 1 points. Recertification is necessary for medical oncologists to remain professionally certified by ESMO. Recertification guarantees that a certified medical oncologist has continued to update her/his knowledge and continues to possess the necessary skills and standards for the practice of medical oncology. For further details, please refer to ESMO-MORA Recertification Process & Requirements.

Co-Chairs

Fabrice André, France

Georgia Demetriou, South Africa

Venue

Century City Conference Centre and Hotels
4 Energy Lane, Century City, Cape Town, 7446