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
Clinical Psychologist, Fundação Champalimaud, Portugal
Prof. André Louro
Clinical Psychologist, Portugal
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
REGISTER
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Be inspired by ENTERO2024
YOU'RE YOUNG,
but it might be CANCER.
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This event is organised and hosted by Digestive Cancers Europe and EuropaColon Portugal, with co-funding from the European Union.
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ENTERO 2024 would like to thank its endorsers, sponsors, and cosponsors for their support and its external expert advisory committee members for their time and insights.
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