VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round with Professor Christobel Saunders
Pregnancy Outcome and Safety of Interrupting Therapy for women with endocrine responsIVE breast cancer: Initial Results from the POSITIVE Trial
19 April 2023
Starting a family can be full of challenges for women who have undergone cancer treatment, but a groundbreaking study has become the first to demonstrate a safe pathway for those considering future pregnancy.
Join us to hear internationally recognised cancer surgeon Professor Christobel Saunders AO present remarkable new findings from the POSITIVE Trial, offering new hope to women diagnosed with endocrine-responsive breast cancer.
Aim: to present new findings from the POSITIVE Trial on the safety and efficacy of interrupting therapy for women with endocrine-responsive breast cancer.
Learning objective:
In this session, you will gain insights into:
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the key findings from the POSITIVE trial, and implications for clinical practice in breast cancer treatment and management in young women
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the rationale behind interrupting therapy for women with endocrine-responsive breast cancer who wish to conceive, as well as safety and efficacy
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potential risks and benefits of this approach
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the broader implications of the POSITIVE trial for future research and clinical practice in the field of breast cancer treatment
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the challenges and opportunities associated with conducting clinical trials focused on pregnancy outcomes in cancer patients.
The VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round is targeted at a clinical audience and features an open discussion about real cases and patients. While these cases are de-identified, the imagery, content and discussion can be graphic. It is not appropriate for consumer participants.
Professor Christobel Saunders AO
Professor Christobel Saunders, AO is the James Steward Chair of Surgery and Head of the Department of Surgery at The University of Melbourne. She is also a consultant surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute. With over 30 years of experience, she has made significant contributions to breast cancer research, including clinical trials of new treatments and health services research. Her awards and honours include the Order of Australia, Uccio Querci della Rovere Award, International Women’s Day WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee, and WA Scientist of the Year. She has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and sits on the boards of several health and research organisations.
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