TRAINING the TRAINERS (Clinical Oncology)
The Training the Trainers (TtT) workshop is intended for consultants and specialist trainers / supervisors from clinical oncology. There will be asynchronous mode of instructional delivery using instructional videos which will be sent to the participants prior to the synchronous online or onsite sessions. The synchronous sessions will have short interactive lectures, discussions and small group activities. This workshop intends to equip the participants with the minimum essential knowledge, skills and attitudes required to function as an effective trainer for postgraduate medical training.
Training for the TtT directors is intended for the identified course directors from each speciality. The TtT course directors will be the first group of trainers who will initiate and coordinate the NPMC TtT in their respective disciplines.
| Dates | Sessions | Speakers/ Facilitators | Remarks |
| 10 Sep – 09 Oct 2024 | Asynchronous Sessions (online, self-learning) |
UM Generic Asynchronous Sessions | Instructional videos are shared with participants for self-learning prior to the synchronous sessions. |
| 10 Oct 2024 | Synchronous Sessions (online, face-to-face) | Course directors and facilitators* 1. Fong Chin Heng (HPP) 2. Marfuah Nik Eezamuddeen (UKM) 3. Marniza Saad (UM) 4. Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar (UM) 5. Soo Hoo Hwoei Fen (HPP) 6. Wong Yoke Fui (IKN) Invited Speakers 1. Chittawan Poonsiri 2. Melvin Chua 3. Rachel Cooper 4. Tom Roque |
Committee
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| 27 Oct 2024 | Synchronous Sessions (online) | Course directors and facilitators* 1. Marfuah Nik Eezamuddeen (UKM) 2. Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar (UM) 3. Soo Hoo Hwoei Fen (HPP) |
Pre-Congress Workshop of 35th ASCOMOS
THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2024
| Train the Trainers (Clinical Oncology) | |||
| 08:45-09:00 | Registration & Tea | ||
| Timing | Content | Timing | Speaker/ Facilitator |
| 09:00-09:15 | Morning Session (Chairperson: Wong Yoke Fui) | ||
| 09:00-09:15 | Welcome and introduction | Marniza Saad & Soo Hoo Hwoei Fen | |
| 09:15-09:45 | Lecture 1: The effective supervisor | Interactive Lecture 30 min | Rachel Cooper |
| 09:45-10:15 | Lecture 2: How to Give Constructive Feedback that leads to positive changes? | Interactive Lecture 30 min | Tom Roques |
| 10:15-11:00 | Break & Photo taking | ||
| 11:00-12:00 | Skill Activity 1: Giving Constructive Feedback | Skill Activity 60 minutes | Tom Roques & Rachel Cooper + All facilitator |
| 12:00-12:30 | Lecture 3: Teaching Clinical Reasoning in a Busy Practice | Interactive Lecture 30 min | Marniza Saad |
| 12:30-13:15 | Lunch & Prayer | ||
| Afternoon Session (Chairperson: Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar) | |||
| 13:15-13:45 | Lecture 4: Assessment, evaluation & appraisal | Interactive Lecture 30 min | Fong Chin Heng |
| 13:45- 14:30 | Skill Activity 2: WBA: Conducting & appraising CBD (with trainees) | Skill Activity 45min | Wong Yoke Fui & Fong Chin Heng + All facilitator |
| 14:30-14:45 | Break | ||
| 14:45-15:30 | Lecture 5: Cost Effectiveness in Oncology Management | Interactive Lecture + Skill Activity 45min | Chittawan Poonsiri + All facilitator |
| 15:30-16:00 | Lecture 6: Coaching trainee in era with abundance of online resources | Interactive Lecture 30 min | Melvin Chua |
| 16:00-17:00 | Tea & Closing | Wrap up | All |
| 19:00-22:00 | Faculty Dinner | All | |
- The TRAINING the TRAINERS and pre-congress programme is by invitation only.
- If you wish to enquire further, please contact the congress secretariat.
FRIDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2024
MOS Members Lounge
MOS Members Lounge will be opened from 0900-1700
| TIME | BALLROOM 1 | BALLROOM 2 | BALLROOM 3 |
| 0800-0930 | REGISTRATION |
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| 0930-1045 | GRAND FORUM: BRIDGING THE GAPS Chairperson: Mohamed Ibrahim A Wahid Tan Boon Seang Suhana Yusak |
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| 0930-0950 | The Ideal: Comprehensive Oncological Care of the Future- taking a wider view on improving care and outcomes Speaker: Yeoh Kheng Wei |
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| 0950-1005 | Singapore: Learning The Experience Of The "Cancer Drug Reimbursement System" In Singapore Speaker: Ravindran Kanesvaran, Singapore |
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| 1005-1015 | Thailand: Cancer Drug Reimbursement in Thailand: Current Landscape and Future Directions Speaker: Chittawan Poonsiri, Thailand |
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| 1015-1025 | Malaysia: Where Do We Stand In Malaysia, In Term Of Drug Affordability And National Cancer Drug Reimbursement System? Speaker: Mastura Md Yusof |
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| 1025-1045 | Forum Discussion | ||
| 1045-1135 | OPENING CEREMONY - OPENING OF ASCOMOS PENANG 2024 | ||
| 1135-1235 | KEYNOTE ADDRESS: ONCOLOGY TRAINING - What Do We Need For The Future? Chairperson: Marfu'ah Nik Eezamuddeen & Lee Cheen Leng |
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| 1135-1155 | ONCOLOGY TRAINING - What do we need for the future? Rachel Cooper, United Kingdom |
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| 1155-1215 | National Postgraduate Medical Curriculum - Training for the Nation Marniza Saad |
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| 1215-1235 | FRCR Pathway - The Journey to Harmony Soo Hoo Hwoei Fen |
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| 1235-1300 | Repartitioning of halls | ||
| 1300-1400 |
Evolving Treatment Landscape in First-Line Systemic Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chairperson: Ho Kean Fatt |
 The Current and Future Treatment Landscape for HR+/HER2- mBC Chairperson: Kiley Loh |
 Enhancing MDT collaboration in Early-Stage Resectable NSCLC for Improved Patient Outcomes Chairperson: Voon Pei Jye |
| 1400-1530 | EARLY LUNG CANCER Chairpersons: Matin Mellor & Lem Li Khen |
EARLY BREAST CANCER Chairpersons: Muhammad Azrif Ahmad Annuar & Leong Kin Wah |
HEPATOBILIARY Chairpersons: Rosmawati Mohamed & Ibtisam Md Nor |
| 1400-1420 | Lung Cancer Screening & Smoking Cessation Liam Chong Kin |
Anthracyclines - Is It Still Relevant In Early Breast Cancer? Samuel Ow, Singapore |
Combination Therapy In Intermediate HCC: Where We Stand? Ghassan Abou Alfa, United States of America |
| 1420-1440 | Debate: Neoadjuvant Chemo-Immunotherapy Before Surgery Should Be The SOC ForSstage IB (>4cm) - IIIA NSCLC Proponent: Cheah Soon Keat Opponent: Soon Sing Yang |
Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy In Premenopausal Women - Beyond Tamoxifen Kiley Loh |
Indications Of SBRT In Hepatobiliary Cancer, Clinical Aspects Of Radiotherapy Planning Maria Hawkins, United Kingdom |
| 1440-1500 | How Do I Treat Stage III NCLSL Prof Michael Chao, Australia |
Role Of Rt/Axillary Treatment In The Era Of Neoadjuvant Therapy Mastura Md Yusof |
MDT Case Discussion Lim Yueh Ni Loh Kok Beng Jasjit Singh Nijhar |
| 1500-1530 | (10 minutes Q&A) | Q&A | Q&A |
| 1530-1610 |
From Progression to Possibilities: Shaping tomorrow’s management in EGFRm NSCLC Chairperson : Voon Pei Jye |
Chairperson: Nellie Cheah |
EGFR-TKI Combination Treatment; who to gain, at what cost? Chairperson: Ho Gwo Fuang |
| 1610-1700 | ADVANCED LUNG CANCER Chairpersons: Amir Shah & Hayani Abdul Wahid |
ADVANCED BREAST CANCER Chairpersons: Kiley Loh & Rozita Abdul Malik |
CANCER GENOMICS Chairpersons: Chong Kwang Jeat & Nur Fa'izah Ab Muin |
| 1610-1630 | Management Of Oligometastatic Disease In Lung Cancer David Lee Dai Wee |
Weighing The Cost And Benefits Of Novel Therapies In Metastatic Breast Cancer Ho Gwo Fuang |
Genetic Testing in Clinic: A Practical Guide Yoon Sook Yee |
| 1630-1650 | Post-Progression Management For Advanced Nslcl With Driver Mutation Treated With TKI Jeffrey Clarke, United States of America |
MDT Case Discussion Samuel Ow, Singapore Teoh Mei Shi Ivy Ho Ho Gwo Fuang |
Riding the Genomic Wave: Cancer Genetics and Therapy Winnie Ong |
| 1650-1700 | Q&A | Q&A | Q&A |
| 1900-2200 | CONGRESS DINNER (R.S.V.P ONLY) | ||
SATURDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2024
MOS Members Lounge
MOS Members Lounge will be opened from 0900-1700
| TIME | BALLROOM 1 | BALLROOM 2 | BALLROOM 3 | HOSPITALITY SUITE 1 | HOSPITALITY SUITE 2 |
| 0830-0900 | REGISTRATION | ||||
| 0800-0850 | MINI SESSION: ONCOLOGY IN PRACTICE FOR NURSES
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MINI SESSION: TRAINEES (0800-0900) More info |
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| 0900-0945 | SCIENTIFIC PLENARY (IV) RESEARCH - Overcoming Challenges in Oncological Clinical Trials (Phase 1-3) in Malaysia
Chairperson: Soo Hoo Hwoei Fen & Hafizah Zaharah Speaker: Dr Voon Pei Jye |
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| 0945-1000 | Repartitioning of halls | ||||
| 1000-1045 |
Moderator: Kevin Hew Poh Wai |
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MINI SESSION: PHYSICS (0945-1115) More info |
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| 1045 - 1155 | GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Chairpersons: Fabian Lee & Ooi Kai Yun |
LOWER GI Chairpersons: Ahmad Radzi Ahmad Badruddin & Rizma Mohd Zaid |
HEAD & NECK Chairpersons: Gokula Kumar Appalanaido & Eznal Izwadi Mohd Mahidin |
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| 1045-1105 | Endometrial Cancer – Landmark Trials & Biomarker Directed Therapies John Chia Whay Kuang, Singapore |
Neoadjuvant Strategies For Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer - TNT, How To Implement This In Malaysia Patricia Shamani Soosainathan |
Reinventing The Wheel For Radiotherapy In Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Melvin Chua, Singapore |
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| 1105-1125 | New Standard Of Care For Locally Advanced And Metastatic Cervical Cancer Jennifer Leong |
Management of Colorectal Peritoneal Mets: HIPEC is not Hot Air James Khaw Chern Wern |
Transoral Robotic Surgery - Malaysian Experience Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus Ahmad Kusyairi Khalid |
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| 1125-1145 | MDT Case Discussion: Locally advanced endometrial cancer Carcinosarcoma of uterus Locally advanced cervical cancer Presenter: Ang Soo FanPanel: Jennifer Leong John Chia Whay Kuang Chew Ghee Kheng |
Updates Systemic Therapy For Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar |
Metastatic Head And Neck Carcinoma - Changing Treatment Paradigm Wan Zamaniah Wan Ishak |
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| 1145-1155 | Q&A | Q&A | Q&A | ||
| 1155-1305 | NURSING Chairpersons: B V Murali Krishna & Qym Ho |
PROSTATE Chairpersons: Kevin Hew & Vaishnavi Jeyasingam |
NUCLEAR MEDICINE Chairpersons: Mohamed Ali Abdul Khader & Izzati Wan Maharuddin |
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| 1155-1215 | Optimal Care Of Vascular Implanted Devices Punitha A/P Arumohan |
Hypofractionated Or Ultrahypofractionated Prostate Radiotherapy? Thiraviyam Elumalai, United Kingdom |
Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine For Solid Tumours In Malaysia Au Mun Yee |
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| 1215-1235 | Optimal Management Of Fungating Breast Wound Norhashimah Bt Khadir |
Dosimetric Advantages Of Spacers In Prostate Radiotherapy Michael Chao, Australia |
Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine For Solid Tumours In Malaysia Alex Khoo Cheen Hoe |
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| 1255-1305 | Q&A | Q&A | Q&A | ||
| 1305 - 1405 |
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Moderator: Kong Hwai Loong, Singapore Case Presenters: |
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| 1405-1510 | CNS Chairpersons: Doris Chow & Daniel Gan |
BLADDER Chairpersons: Shazril Imran & Najihah Abu Bakar |
PHYSICS/RADIATION THERAPIST Chairpersons: Meelashini Letchumanan & Lee Chia Hui |
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| 1405-1425 | Tumour Treating Fields (TTF) For The Management Of Glioma - The Asian Experience Daniel Chan, Singapore |
Cost Effective Treatment For Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer For Developing Countries Nuradh Joseph, Sri Lanka |
SBRT Liver Motion Management Practice in Malaysia (Radiation Therapist Perspective) Mohd Khairul Mohd Zambri |
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| 1425-1445 | Is There A Role For Targeted Therapy In Gliomas? Sith Sathornsumetee, Thailand |
Is Radiosensiting Radical Radiotherapy in Bladder, Superior Than Surgery? Thiraviyam Elumalai, United Kingdom |
Overcoming Challenges in SBRT for The Spine Zulaikha Jamalludin |
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| 1445-1505 | Management Of G2/3 Glioma Or Case Discussion Sith Sathornsumetee, Thailand |
Optimal Management Of Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma Ravindran Kanesvaran, Sinagpore |
SBRT for Challenging Sites: Intrahepatic, Renal, and Pericardial Lesions Robin Hill, Australia |
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| 1505-1510 | Q&A | Q&A | Q&A | ||
| 1510-1555 |
Speaker: Sherene Loi, Australia Panelist: Kiley Loh |
Speaker: Cristina Suarez, Spain Speaker: Ooi Po Lin |
Real-World Approaches to Treating KRAS G12C NSCLC Chairperson: Yap Beng Khiong Speaker: Jeffrey Clarke, USA Emerging Strategies for Managing KRAS Mutation in mCRC Chairperson: Cheah Soon Keat Speaker: Choo Su Pin, Singapore |
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| 1600-1650 | MINI SESSION: ONCOLOGY IN PRACTICE FOR NURSES
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| 1555-1645 | RESEARCH Chairpersons: Sangeeta Vahnalingam & Ngu Ming Ruey |
KIDNEY Chairpersons: Adel Zaatar & Flora Chong Li Tze |
IMMUNOTHERAPY Chairpersons: David Lee Dai Wee & Saw Min Hong |
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| 1555-1615 | Implementing Radiotherapy Related Research in a Developing Country Nuradh Joseph, Sri Lanka |
Adjuvant Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma : Where Do We Now Stand? Adlinda Bt Alip |
Updates in Predictive Markers for Immunotherapy and Treatment of Solid Tumours Lee Fong Wan |
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| 1615-1635 | Delivering Support for a Successful Investigator Initiated Research in Oncology Yoon Chee Kin |
Systemic Therapy Metastatic Renal Cell, Sequencing Optimal Therapy Lee Cheen Leng |
Recognising Rare and Lethal Immunotherapy Related Adverse Events and Management Nellie Cheah Lay Chin & Tan Hsio Ching |
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| 1635-1645 | Q&A | Q&A | Q&A | ||
| 1700-1900 | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (MOS MEMBERS ONLY) | ||||
SUNDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2024
MOS Members Lounge
MOS Members Lounge will be opened from 0900-1300
| TIME | BALLROOM 1 | BALLROOM 2 | BALLROOM 3 | HOSPITALITY SUITE |
| 0830-0900 | REGISTRATION | |||
| 0800-0850 | MINI SESSION: ONCOLOGY IN PRACTICE FOR NURSES
More info |
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| 0900-0945 | SCIENTIFIC PLENARY (III) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Improving Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics Using Artificial Intelligence - Current State of Affair and Future Potentials Chairperson: Fong Chin Heng & Lee Fong Wan Speaker: Prof Junya Fukuoka, Japan |
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| 0945-1000 | Repartitioning of halls | |||
| 1000-1045 |
TEA SYMPOSIUM BY GENE SOLUTIONS
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The Journey of Optimizing Systemic Treatment for Advanced RCC Chairperson & Panelist: Cheah Soon Keat |
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| 1045-1200 | UPPER GI Chairpersons: Prathepamalar Yehgambaram & Sou Jing Kim |
SARCOMA Chairpersons: Ho Kean Fatt & Angel Kwan |
PALLIATIVE CARE Chairpersons: Jaishree Sharmini Jivanadham & Noor Zafifah Zakaria |
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| 1045-1105 | Oligomets in Upper GI Cancer - Any Role of Surgery? Lim Shyang Yee |
GIST Updates Wong Yoke Fui |
National Pain Management CPG (2nd Edition) Aaron Hiew Wi Han |
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| 1105-1125 | Peri-Operative Treatment In Upper GI Cancer Eng Jie Yi |
Giant Cell Tumours - An Update Prashant Narhari |
Dying Well - Myth or Possibility Oo Loo Chan |
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| 1125-1145 | Radiotherapy For UGI CA - Current Status And Future Direction Maria Hawkins, United Kingdom |
Managing "Whoops!" Surgery Tan Ai Lian and Prashant Narhari |
Advanced Care Plan - What Is It? Lim Liang Yik |
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| 1145-1200 | Q&A | Q&A | Q&A | |
| 1200-1315 | THYROID Chairpersons: Yap Beng Khiong & Chan Ming Jun |
FREE PAPER ORAL PRESENTATIONS Chairpersons: Eunice Ong & Rufus Jessusdas |
PATIENT ADVOCACY Chairpersons: Chow Poh Lee & Sister Gunasundari Sathivaloo |
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| 1200-1220 | Sequencing Therapies for Metastatic Thyroid Carcinoma Khairiyah Sidek |
Navigating Public Healthcare With a Diagnosis Of Cancer Sazrah Shuib |
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| 1220-1240 | Management of Low Risk Thyroid Carcinoma Alex Khoo Cheen Hoe |
Where To Find Support After Diagnosis Of Cancer? Jimmy Kijon |
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| 1240-1300 | Anaplastic/Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma - What Are Our Options Choong Swee Hsia |
Living with Terminal Cancer - How to Carry On Loo Chia Ming |
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| 1300-1315 | Q&A | Judging session | Q&A | |
| 1315-1345 | CLOSING CEREMONY | |||
Social Events
DISCLAIMER: Whilst every attempt would be made to ensure all aspects of the conference mentioned in the Programme will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee assumes no responsibility should it fail to materialize due to any unforeseen circumstances.