Attend to learn about early detection, promising research directions, and new treatments for mesothelioma. Together, we can develop a comprehensive Canadian response to asbestos and asbestos disease.
Date: November 16, 2023
Location: MaRS Discovery District, 101 College St., Toronto, ON
Conference objectives:
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Provide information on asbestos and mesothelioma to health and safety practitioners, patients, family members, advocates
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Provide information on early detection and innovative treatment for mesothelioma for general practitioners and specialists
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Engage researchers, clinicians, health and safety professionals, and advocates in Canada and internationally
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Promote asbestos awareness and support for mesothelioma research
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Link these efforts to the broader efforts to develop a comprehensive Canadian response to asbestos and asbestos disease
Preliminary Program:
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7:30 am |
Registration, coffee/continental breakfast |
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Welcome |
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8:30 am |
Dr. Eudice Goldberg, Chair Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation |
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Keynote Presentation |
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8:40 am |
The Honourable Hassan Yussuff, Senate of Canada: Canada’s Asbestos Ban |
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9:15 am |
Q and A |
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Session 1: From the Frontline – preventing current and future exposure to asbestos (9:30 am – 10:30 am) |
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Moderator: Dr. Paul Demers, Occupational Cancer Research Centre |
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9:30 am |
Dr. Paul Demers: Epidemiology of mesothelioma in Canada |
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9:45 am |
Dr. Cheryl Peters, CAREX Canada: Prevalence of exposure to asbestos in Canada |
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10:00 am |
Sean Douglas, Pinchin Ltd: Asbestos in the built environment |
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10:15 am |
Q and A |
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Refreshment and Networking Break (30 minutes) |
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Session 2: Voices of those affected by asbestos and mesothelioma (11:00 am – noon) |
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Moderator: Dr. Erik Vakil |
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11:00 am |
Lee Loftus (Canada): The experience of an asbestos-exposed worker |
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11:30 am |
Eric Jonckheere (Belgium): A patient, family and country point of view of mesothelioma experience |
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Buffet Lunch and Networking Break (60 minutes) |
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Session 3: Issues related to the recognition/compensation of mesothelioma (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) |
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Moderator: Dr. Linn Holness |
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1:00 pm |
Alec Farquhar: Compensation of mesothelioma claims in Canada |
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1:15 pm |
Dr. Nancy Lightfoot: The impacts on caregivers of patients with an asbestos-related cancer |
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1:30 pm |
Dr. Sherry Mongeau: The experience of worker advocates who assist families with compensation claims |
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1:45 pm |
Q and A |
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Session 4: Screening and Early Detection of Mesothelioma (2:00 pm – 2:45 pm) |
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Moderator: Dr. John Cho |
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2:00 pm |
Dr. Erik Vakil: Screening for mesothelioma – when those exposed to asbestos should be investigated |
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2:15 pm |
Dr. Katarzyna Czarnecka-Kujawa: Diagnostic considerations in suspected mesothelioma |
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2:30 pm |
Q and A |
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Session 5: Aspects of Mesothelioma Management in Canada (2:45 pm – 3:45 pm) |
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Moderator: Dr. Jocelyne Martin |
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2:45 pm |
Dr. Camille Munro: Managing pain and symptoms – supportive and palliative care for mesothelioma patients |
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3:00 pm |
Dr. Marie Florescu: Immunotherapy |
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3:15 pm |
Dr. Andrea McCart: Peritoneal mesothelioma |
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3:30 pm |
Q and A |
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Networking Break (15 minutes) |
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Session 6: Panel Discussion – Challenges of Treating Mesothelioma (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm) |
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4:00 pm |
Moderator: Dr. Chris Lee Panelists: Dr. Camille Munro, Dr. Marc de Perrot, Dr. Marie Florescu, Dr. Erik Vakil, Dr. Andrea McCart |
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4:45 pm |
Q and A |
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Closing Remarks |
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5:00 pm |
Drs. Eudice Goldberg and John Cho: closing remarks and invitation to reception |
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Post Conference Reception (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) |
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