Friday April 6, 2018
School of Nursing 8:00 AM
Guest Lecture
Dr. Prafull Ghatage - Gynecologic Oncologist
University of Calgary
Topic: Genetic Testing and the Use of PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer
Overview
- Definitions
- Overview of the common epithelial ovarian cancers
- Genetic mutations in ovarian cancer
- PARP mechanism of action
- Role of PARP Inhibitors and clinical trials
- Testing in Ovarian cancer
- Strategies for Counselling