Updated 4 April 2012

Here are some great opportunities for professional development and networking with your colleagues in cancer care:

• Preceptor Program Introductory Modules
  Sept. 24 - Oct. 5, 2012 and Feb. 25 - March 8, 2013, Vancouver Cancer Centre. The Network offers its Preceptor Program as an opportunity for family physicians to strengthen their oncology skills and enhance cancer care in their communities. The program includes a flexible, modular format that can be taken in eight consecutive weeks or over a one-year period. For more information contact Gail Compton at the Family Practice Oncology Network, 604.707.6367.
• Family Practice Oncology Network CME Webcast: Prostate Cancer: Surgery vs. Brachytherapy vs. External Beam Radiation Therapy:, April 19, 8-9:00 a.m. Drs. Mira Keyes and Peter Black of the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre. Contact Jennifer Wolfe for details.
• Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference, April 25-28, 2012 in Vancouver at the Marriot Vancouver Pinnacle. Contact Gina MacKenzie for more info.
• Realities of Northern Oncology Conference, May 4-5 in Prince George at the Prince George Civic Centre.
• Care of Adolescents with Cancer, May 10-11, 2012 in Vancouver at BC Children's Hospital, Chan Centre for Family Health Education
• Oncology Conference for the S. Interior of BC, May 11-12 in Kelowna at the Manteo Resort
• Family Practice Oncology Network CME Webcast: Surgical Management of Breast Cancer, May 17, 8-9:00 a.m. Dr. Rona Cheifetz of the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre. Contact Jennifer Wolfe for details.
• BC Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference, May 25-26, Executive Airport Hotel, Richmond
• Cancer and Primary Care Research International Network Meeting, June 5-7, Intercontinental Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio
• Family Practice Oncology Network CME Webcast: New Breast Screening Guidelines and the Provincial Clinical Pathway, June 21, 8-9:00 a.m. Dr. Christine Wilson of the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Centre and Lynn Pelletier of the Provincial Breast Health Strategy. Contact Jennifer Wolfe for details.
• World Cancer Congress, August 27-30, 2012, Palais des Congres, Montreal