ENTERO2024

ENTERO2024

 Enabling New Treatments, Education, Research and Outreach

14-15 Nov | Porto, Portugal & virtual

Early-age onset digestive cancer

International conference

WHY ATTEND?

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

Prof. Eric Van Cutsem

Prof. Eric Van Cutsem

DiCE Co-Founder & Medical Director

Prof. Irit Ben Aharon

Prof. Irit Ben Aharon

Director, the Fishman Oncology Center

Mr. Phillipe Roux

Mr. Phillipe Roux

Head Unit, Public Health, Cancer and Health Security, European Commission

Prof. Magnus Nilsson

Prof. Magnus Nilsson

Professor of surgery and head of the Division of Surgery at CLINTEC, Karolinska Institutet

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

Clinical Psychologist, Fundação Champalimaud, Portugal

Prof. André Louro

Prof. André Louro

Clinical Psychologist, Portugal

Prof. Karin Dahan

Prof. Karin Dahan

IPG, Gosselies, Belgium

Agenda

Day 1

THU 14|11

13-18h GMT

09:00 - 13:00

Registration and Welcome Lunch

14:00 - 14:20

Welcome Addresses

Opening Keynote from Mr. Phillipe Roux, European Commission.
Reflection from the Portuguese Minister of Health

14:20 - 15:30

PANEL 1: Current Landscape of eODigestive Cancers

Epidemiology of Early-Age Onset Digestive Cancers
Risk factors and Incidence
Inherited Genetic Mutations
Fertility, Pregnancy, and Sexual Health
Panel Discussion & Q&A

15:30 - 16:00

Coffee break

16:00 - 17:30

PANEL 2: Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Individuals with eoDigestive Cancers

Challenges in Diagnosing Young Adults
Should We Be Screening Young Adults?
Personalised Medicine: Treating eoDigestive Cancers
Surgical Challenges with Young Patients
Panel Discussion & Q&A

17:30 - 17:45

Conference Day 1 Conclusion

Day 2

FRI 15|11

08:30-16h GMT

08:30 - 9:00

Registration

09:00 - 10:30

PANEL 3: Early-Age Onset Cancer Survivorship and Long-term Considerations

Treatment-related long-term side effects
Financial and Economic Challenges & The Right to be Forgotten
Inequalities in eoCancer care/ access to quality cancer care (ethnic minorities, LGBTQAI)
Actionable improvements for survivorship
Panel Discussion & Q&A

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee break

11:00 - 12:00

PANEL 4: Living with a Digestive Cancer as a Young Adult

Introduction to Panellists
Addressing the psychosocial needs of eoDigestive Cancer Patients + Carers
Open discussion on challenges unique to eoDigestive Cancer patients

12:00 - 13:15

Lunch

13:15 - 14:30

Future Implications for Research and Practice

Innovation and Research
Lifestyle Factors and Prevention Strategies
Improving HCP awareness
Community Education and Awareness Initiatives
Panel Discussion & Q&A

14:30 - 15:00

Coffee break

15:00 - 15:45

How Do We Move Forward?

The Political Angle
The Research Outlook
Concluding Remarks

16:00

CONFERENCE CLOSING

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    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.

    EuropaColon Portugal
    Co-funded by the European Union

    Endorsed by

    Societies

    european cancer organisation
    The European Society
    european society of digestive oncology
    United European Gastroenterology

    Patient organisations

    Bowel Cancer UK
    Colores
    EuropaColon España
    EuropaColon Polska
    EuropaColon Slovenija
    EuropaColon Slovensko
    Fapa
    Iget
    Mon réseau cancer colorectal
    Palema
    Pancreatic Cancer Europe
    SPC
    Ending Discrimination against Cancer Survivors
    Youth Cancer Europe

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