Webcasts
Presented in partnership with UBC's Division of Continuing Professional Development, webcasts are held 8-9:00 a.m. (Pacific time) the third Thursday of every month (except July, August and December). Our complimentary webcasts provide opportunity to participate in topical, interactive oncology presentations from anywhere with Internet access.
Note: As of November 2020, webcasts are delivered on Zoom. To participate in our live webcasts, simply register for the session and enter via the URL provided. For mobile devices, download the Zoom app from the app store.
To view previously recorded webcasts via Adobe Connect, you need to a) download the Adobe Connect app to your computer - links below - or b) ensure Flash is enabled on your browser. For mobile devices, download the Adobe Connect app from the app store.
Accreditation
This Group Learning program has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development. This Group Learning course meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for 1 Mainpro+ credit per session.
This program was co-developed with UBC CPD and BC Cancer , Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance.
- May 22 Webcast: Reducing Ovarian Cancer Risk: Discussing Opportunistic Salpingectomy with Patients in Primary Care. Register
- June 19 Webcast: The Role of Diet and Exercise in Cancer Treatment and Survivorship. Register
Note: ensure Flash is enabled on your computer's browser or, for mobile devices, that you use a flash enabled browser (available via the app store).
Gain credit through the College of Family Physicians of Canada Linking Learning Exercises.
The Role of Diet and Exercise in Cancer Treatment and Survivorship - Jun. 19 by Dr. Thomas Hedley
- Recording and/or presentation to be posted.
Reducing Ovarian Cancer Risk: Discussing Opportunistic Salpingectomy with Patients in Primary Care - May 22 by Dr. Gillian Hanley
- Recording and/or presentation to be posted.
Localized Prostate Cancer Management and Surveillance - Apr. 17 by Dr. Clement Ho
- No Recording and PDF presentation as per speaker request.
- Resources:
Resources for Patients:
Post-Breast Cancer Treatment Follow-up Care - Mar. 20 by Dr. Karen Gelmon
Thyroid Cancer: What Family Physicians Need to Know When Caring for Their Patients - Feb. 20 by Dr. Shivraj Riar
Endometrial Cancer - Jan. 16 by Dr. Anna Tinker
Ovarian Cancer for Primay Care Providers - Nov. 21 by Dr. Kim Stewart
Oncofertility - Oct. 17 by Dr. Kristin Marr
Hereditary Cancer Update: Mainstreamed Testing - When to Test, When to Refer - Sept. 19 by Drs. Sophie Sun & Intan Schrader
Advanced Melanoma: Current Management and Follow-Up Care - Jun. 20 by Dr. Vincent Poon
Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection - May 20
- No Recording or Presentation PDF per speaker request
Bone Health in Cancer Care - Apr. 18 by Dr. Akshay Jain
Radiation 101: What's Available and Side Effets - Mar. 21
by Dr. Dylan Narinesingh
Management of Surgically Induced Menopause - Feb. 15 by Dr. Rona Cheifetz and Dr. Lesa Dawson
Colorectal Cancer Current Screening Recommendations and Follow-Up Care - Jan. 18 by Dr. Jennifer Telford
Female Sexual Health & Cancer Survivorship - Nov. 16 by Dr. Melanie Altas
Prostate Cancer Screening and Early Prostate Cancer Management - Oct. 19 by Dr. Marie-Pier St-Laurent
Opioid Prescribing for Cancer Pain in Primary Care - Sept. 21
by Dr. Chantal Chris
Management of Treatment-Related Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy - June 15 by Nikita Ivanov
Things You Can Do In Clinic Today to Prevent Ovarian Cancer - May 18 by Dr. Lesa Dawson, Gillian Hanley and Dr. Alicia Tone
Pancreatic Cancer - April 20 by Dr. Muhammad Zulfiqar
Lung Cancer Screening and Suspected Lung Cancer in Primary Care - March 16 by Dr. Stephen Lam
Psychosocial Perspective on Cancer-Related Fatigue - What is it, and what can we do about it? - Feb. 16 by Ms. Marita Poll
Precancerous Lesions of the Vulva - What You Need to Know - Jan. 19 by Dr. Melanie Altas
Hepatocellular Cancer - Nov. 17 by Dr. Janine Davies
Nutrition and Cancer: What's the evidence? - Oct. 20 by Terry Lok
Understanding Mental Health in Our Patients with Cancer - Sept. 15 by Dr. Alan Bates
- Recording available to BC Cancer staff
Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention - Jun. 16 by Dr. Zia Poonja
BC Cancer Breast Screening Program clarification regarding scheduling of screening mammograms: An individual's next screen date is based on their most recent bilateral mammogram, whether it be from the screening program, or through diagnostic imaging. For an average risk individual then, they will be recalled in two years from their most recent screening or diagnostic bilateral mammogram.Please refer to the website for further breast screening details and resources:
screeningbc.ca/breast
Approach to Oncologic Emergencies (spinal cord compression and superior vena cava syndrome) - May 19 by Dr. Stepahnie Casey
Return to Work for Cancer Survivors - Mar. 17 by Ms. Maureen Parkinson
Minimally Invasive Procedures in Cancer Management - Feb. 17 by Dr. Behrang Homayoon
Case Studies in Cancer Related Thrombosis - Jan. 20 by Dr. Adrian Yee
Follow-Up Care of Patients with Indolent Lymphoma - Nov. 18 by Dr. Kai Luecke
Immunization in Childhood Cancer - Oct. 21 by Dr. Amanda Li
Beyond Angelina Jolie: Diagnosis and Management of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome - Sept. 16 by Drs. Rona Cheifetz & Lesa Dawson
Breaking Bad News Skillfully - Jun. 17 by Dr. Corey Metcalf
Exercise and Cancer Care: When, Why, What and How Often? - May 20 by Dr. Donald McKenzie & Ms. Rachel Mark
BC's Smoking Cessation Program and Cancer Outcomes - Apr. 15 by Dr. Renelle Myers
Immunotherapy: Benefits and Toxicities - Mar. 18 by Dr. Suzana Gilmour
Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients - Feb. 20 by Dr. Beth Taylor
- No Recording or Presentation PDF
Supportive Care for Radiation Therapy Side-Effects - Jun. 20 by Dr. SheikhNisar Ahmed
ABC's of Opioid Prescribing - May 16 by Dr. Julia Ridley
Complexities of Paraneoplastic Syndromes - Sept. 20 by Dr. John Paul McGhie
Managing Symptoms in Palliative Cancer Patients - Feb. 15 by Dr. Julia Ridley
Advance Care Planning: Improving Person-Centred Care - May 19 by Dr. Charlie Chen
Early Integration of Palliative Care - Jun. 18 by Dr. Pippa Hawley
