Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments too be Explored at St. Vincent’s Hospital Symposium
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The Catholic University of Korea’s St. Vincent’s Hospital will host its 7th annual Cancer Hospital symposium on December 12th, bringing together leading oncologists to discuss the latest advancements in cancer treatment and clinical experiences. The event, marking the hospital’s seventh anniversary of its dedicated cancer center, will be accessible both in-person at St. Paul’s Hall and online.
Advancing multidisciplinary Cancer Care
This year’s symposium is structured around three core themes, reflecting a commitment to a holistic and innovative approach to cancer care: a multidisciplinary approach to rectal cancer, advancements in lung cancer treatment, and personalized strategies for breast cancer. The event aims to bridge the gap between rapidly evolving research and practical request, ensuring patients receive the most effective and up-to-date care.
rectal Cancer: Redefining Treatment Paradigms
The first session will focus on rectal cancer, exploring new treatment modalities and collaborative strategies. presentations will include an overview of TNT – Total Neoadjuvant Therapy – in rectal cancer treatment and its impact on current paradigms,delivered by Oncology’s Hyeon-ho Kim. Lee Joo-hwan from the Radiation Oncology Department will discuss the crucial role of radiation therapy in combating the disease, while a surgeon from the Colon and Anal Surgery department, Yuna, will address the limits of surgical resection.
Lung Cancer: Innovation and Surgical Advancements
The symposium will then turn its attention to lung cancer, a disease with a continuously evolving treatment landscape. Experts will present on the advancement of advanced surgical techniques, ranging from conventional thoracotomy to minimally invasive single-port robotic surgery.Discussions will also cover the introduction of innovative anticancer drugs and optimal radiation treatment plans for limited-stage small cell lung cancer, led by Hyocheon Lee of the Radiation Oncology Department.
Breast Cancer: Tailored Treatment Strategies
The final session will delve into breast cancer, emphasizing patient-specific treatment plans. Presentations will highlight the development of targeted anticancer drugs for metastatic breast cancer, presented by hyung-soon Park of the Oncology Department. Jong-hoon Lee from Radiation Oncology will share the latest knowledge on breast cancer radiotherapy, and Jeon Ye-won from Breast Surgery will discuss surgical approaches and perioperative management.
“In the cancer treatment field, new drugs and technological innovations are happening very quickly, so it is not easy to keep up,” stated Byeong-Yong Shim, Director of St. Vincent Cancer Hospital.”However, St. Vincent Cancer Hospital takes pride in providing the best cutting-edge medical care to all patients through new system changes and clinical trials. I hope this symposium will help share and explore the latest innovative treatments.”
the symposium has been approved for a 3-point training score by the Korean Medical Association. Individuals seeking further information or wishing to r
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