ENTERO2024
Enabling New Treatments, Education, Research and Outreach
14-15 Nov | Porto, Portugal & virtual
Early-age onset digestive cancer
International conference
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A Conference on Early-Age Onset Digestive Cancers
Digestive cancers were once considered a concern mainly for older adults, but recent data reveals a troubling rise in early-onset cases.
Over the past 30 years, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and biliary tract cancers have significantly increased in younger populations, signalling the need for greater awareness and proactive health measures.
EXPERT PANELS AND Q&A
ENTERO 2024
Explore the topic of early-age onset digestive cancers through talks about the latest research, treatment modalities, and learn about the challenges, and unique perspectives of patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Through patient-focused discussions on risk factors, clinical detection awareness, holistic supportive care, and the socio-economic burdens associated with these cancers, we aim to foster collaboration and inspire proactive measures in the field.
What to expect?
- Explore emerging trends in early-age onset digestive cancers.
- Learn about challenges for young patients and personalised care.
- Connect with global experts and advocates to build partnerships.
Speakers
Dr. Caroline Berchet
Dr. Caroline Berchet
Health Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Prof. Florian Lordick
Prof. Florian Lordick
Director of the University Cancer Center Leipzig
Johan De Munter
Johan De Munter
Nurse Manager Cancer Center, University Hospital Ghent & Past-President, European Oncology Nursing Society
Zorana Maravic
Zorana Maravic
CEO, Digestive Cancers Europe
Vitor Neves
Vitor Neves
President, EuropaColon, Portugal
Prof. Julien Taieb
Prof. Julien Taieb
Head of the Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology Department, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Université de Paris, France
Dr. Françoise Meunier
Dr. Françoise Meunier
Founder of Ending Discrimination against Cancer Survivors Through The Right To Be Forgotten
Prof. Marc Gunter
Prof. Marc Gunter
Professor and Chair in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London. Co-director, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research Unit based at Imperial College and the Institute of Cancer Research.
Prof. Mario Dinis Ribeiro
Prof. Mario Dinis Ribeiro
Director of Gastroenterology Service, Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO), Porto
Šarunas Narbutas
Šarunas Narbutas
Co-founder and Chairman of Youth Cancer Europe (YCE)
Dr. Luzia Travado
Dr. Luzia Travado’s affiliation to Senior Psycho-oncologist at The Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal;
President-Emeritus of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS).
Prof. André Louro
Clinical Psychologist, Portugal
Prof. Karin Dahan
IPG, Gosselies, Belgium
Prof. Maeve Lowery
Prof. Maeve Lowery
Prof. of Translational Cancer Medicine, Surgery
Dr. Eileen Morgan
Dr. Eileen Morgan
Research Scientist, Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), WHO
Dr. Keren Papier
Dr. Keren Papier
Senior Nutritional Epidemiologist, University of Oxford
Prof. Geerard Beets
Prof. Geerard Beets
Professor in Surgical Oncology, Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam.
Prof. Ana Povo
Prof. Ana Povo
Secretary of State for Health, Portugal
Prof. Marta Temido
Prof. Marta Temido
Member of the European Parliament
Tihana Gašpert
Tihana Gašpert
Nurse, University Hospital Rijeka, Croatia, EONS, ESNO
Dr. José Dinis
Dr. José Dinis
Nacional das Doenças Oncológicas, Portugal
Katell Mageut
Katell Mageut
Researcher, Patient Advocate, Netherlands
Adrian Cârlan
Adrian Cârlan
Sales Professional, Patient Advocate, Romania
Gabriel Billskog
Gabriel Billskog
Chef, Patient Advocate, Sweden
Lāsma Nikolaisone
Lāsma Nikolaisone
Environmental Specialist, Patient Advocate, Latvia
Patrycja Rzadkowska
Patrycja Rzadkowska
Business Process Manager, Patient Advocate, Poland
Michael Kecht
Michael Kecht
Scientist, Patient Advocate, Germany
Natalia Ramirez Montigny
Natalia Ramirez Montigny
Marketing Expert, Patient Advocate, United Kingdom
Alexandre Montigny
Alexandre Montigny
International Business Manager, Patient Advocate, United Kingdom
Dr. Lisa Wilde
Dr. Lisa Wilde
Director of Research and External Affairs, Bowel Cancer UK
Marcos De Carvalho
Marcos De Carvalho
Tour Director and Patient Advocate
Agenda
Day 1
THU 14|11
11h30-17h45 GMT
11:30
Onwards Registration
12:30 - 13:30
Welcome Lunch
13:30
Welcome Addresses
Marcos De Carvalho, Vitor Neves & Zorana Maravic
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: The EU’s commitment to improve cancer prevention and care across all ages
Mr. Phillipe Roux, European Commission
Reflection on Digestive Cancers in Portugal
Prof. Mario Dinis Ribeiro, IPO, Porto
Dr. José Dinis, Nacional das Doenças Oncológicas
14:30 - 15:30
Session 1: Current Landscape of eoDigestive Cancers
Trends in Early-Age Onset Digestive Cancers
Dr. Eileen Morgen, IARC
Epidemiology of Early-Age Onset Digestive Cancers
Prof. Marc Gunter, Imperial College
Inherited Genetic Mutations
Prof. Karin Dahan, IPG, Gosselies
Adressing Cancer Inequalities in the EU Dr. Caroline Berchet, OECD
15:45 - 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 - 17:30
Session 2: Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Individuals with eoDigestive Cancers
Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Young Adults
Prof. Eric Van Cutsem, KU Leuven
Surgical Challenges
Prof. Geerard Beets, Maastricht University
Precision Medicine: Tailoring Treatments for Early-Onset Digestive Cancers
Prof. Maeve Lowery, Trinity College
Panel Discussion with patients Mila and Gabriel
17:30 - 17:45
Conference Day 1 Conclusion
Day 2
FRI 15|11
08h30-15h30 GMT
08:30 - 9:00
Registration
09:00 - 10:45
Session 3: Early-Age Onset Cancer Survivorship and Long-term Considerations
Treatment-related long-term side effects
Johan de Munter, EONS
Fertility, Pregnancy, Sexual Health
Prof. Irit Ben Aharon, Fishman Oncology Center
Financial and Economic Challenges, Right to be Forgotten
Dr. Francoise Meunier, Ending Discrimination Against Cancer Survivors
Tihana Gašpert, EONS
Panel Discussion with patients Lasma and Michael
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 - 12:00
Session 4: Living with a Digestive Cancer as a Young Adult
Addressing the psychosocial needs of eoDigestive Cancer Patients + Carers
Dr. Luzia Travado, Champalimaud Foundation
Dr. Andre Louro, Clinical Psychologist
Panel Discussion with patients Natalia and Alex, Patrycja, Katell
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Future Implications for Research and Practice
Innovation and Research
Dr. Julien Taieb, UPD
Improving HCP awareness
Prof. Florian Lordick, Univ. Leipzig
Lifestyle Factors and Prevention Strategies
Dr. Keren Papier, University of Oxford
Community Education and Awareness Initiatives
Sarunas Narbutas, Youth Cancer Europe
Victor Gîrbu, EU Network of Youth Cancer Survivors
Lisa Wilde, Bowel Cancer UK
14:45 - 15:00
Coffee break
15:00
How Do We Move Forward?
Andi Carlan, Romania
Dr. Jose Perea Garcia, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca
Dr. Ana Povo, Secretary of State for Health, Portugal
Prof. Marta Temido, Member of the European Parliament
15:30
Concluding Remarks
Be inspired by ENTERO2024
YOU'RE YOUNG,
but it might be CANCER.
Be inspired by stories of resilience, hope and the strength of the human spirit.
This event is organised and hosted by Digestive Cancers Europe and EuropaColon Portugal, with co-funding from the European Union.
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Disclaimer: Co-funded by the European Union under the EU4Health Action Grants Nº101161111. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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