By request from the Specialization Board of Libyan Faculties of Medicine and organized by our Member Professor Naser Elzouki,
the PG raised great interest and participation, with 160 young GPs in training attending the 2 days intensive teaching program. The Faculty:
Massimo Crespi, National Cancer Institute "Regina Elena", Rome, Italy
Pier Giorgio Natali, Head Immunology and Molecular Pathology National Cancer Institute "Regina Elena", Rome, Italy
Alfredo Saggioro, Head Division of Gastroenterology, Venice, Italy
Day 1: May 15, 2010
Group introduction and course outline
Cancer epidemiology in a changing world and in Mediterranean countries M. Crespi
Biological bases of carcinogenesis P.G. Natali
Breast cancer: epidemiology, prevention and screening M. Crespi
Coffee Break
Lung cancer: the relevance of smoking P.G. Natali
Day 2: May 16, 2010
Role of the GP in environmental and occupational primary cancer prevention P.G. Natali
General Discussion
Cancer of the skin and oral cavity: the role of GPs P.G. Natali
Prostate and testicular cancer A. Saggioro
Cancer of the uterine cervix and HPV vaccination P.G. Natali
General Discussion
Day 3: May 17, 2010
Barrett oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma: epidemiology, risk factors, early diagnosis and treatment options A. Saggioro
Epidemiology as a tool leading to colorectal cancer prevention: the impact of screening M. Crespi
H. pylori and gastric cancer: where we are in clinical practice? A. Saggioro
Coffee Break
Hepatocellular cancer: from epidemiology to prevention M. Crespi
Awareness and Public Education on cancer prevention, screening and early diagnosis P.G. Natali
Discussion, Summary of actions by GPs and closing remarks Crespi, Natali, Saggioro
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