Wednesday 25th September
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Presented by:
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PETER SYKES
MB ChB(Brist) DipObst(Otago) FRANZCOG DGO
Gynaecological Oncologist, Christchurch Women’s Health
Gynaecological cancers are the fithh most common site of cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand and the fourth cause of cancer mortality in women. Our guest presenter, Associate Professor Peter Sykes will outline recent changes with regard to incidence, approaches to detection, and management of gynaecological cancers.
Topics to be covered include:
• Ovarian cancer – diagnosis treatment and outcomes
• Endometrial cancer – increasing incidence and change in management
• Cervical cancer – HPV screening and its impact and vaccination
• Vulval cancer management
