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Advancing Bowel Health: Early Detection and Referral Pathways

As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, join us for an informative and practical evening focused on colorectal cancer pathways, early-onset colorectal cancer, and the evolving role of endoscopic ultrasound in diagnosis and patient management.

Designed specifically for General Practitioners, this session will provide valuable clinical insights to support early detection, timely referrals, and improved patient outcomes for patients at risk of bowel cancer and related gastrointestinal conditions.

Speaker Topics

How to approach Colorectal Cancer: From Prevention to Early Detection

  • Appropriate referrals
  • Importance of quality
Dr Magdalena Metzner

Dr Magdalena Metzner

Dr Magdalena Metzner is a Gastroenterologist with expertise in Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Investigation and Treatment. Trained in advanced Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy in the UK, Japan and Australia, Dr Metzner has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease. Prior to moving to Wellington, she was a consultant in Plymouth, UK where she was a member of the BSG committee and was a co-author of the UK National guidelines for diagnosis and management of acute lower GI bleeding.

Bowen Hospital, Wellington

Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

  • Learn about the current trends in bowel cancer presentation and the increasing incidence in younger patients
  • Learn current assessment and investigation strategies when seeing younger patients with GI symptoms
Dr Tom Morgan

Dr Tom Morgan

Dr Thomas Morgan is a Wellington-based General and Colorectal Surgeon with expertise in bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopy, and laparoscopic surgery. He is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-focused care across a broad range of colorectal conditions

Bowen Hospital, Wellington

Endoscopic Ultrasound and other endoscopic technologies:

  • Understand some of the technological advances in GI endoscopy and potential benefits to patients
  • Typical indications for endoscopic ultrasound
Dr Rees Cameron

Dr Rees Cameron

Dr Rees Cameron is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist with expertise in complex endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, colorectal cancer prevention, liver disease, and therapeutic endoscopy. He is recognised for pioneering advanced endoscopic techniques and delivering innovative, patient-focused gastrointestinal care

Bowen Hospital and Wakefield Hospital, Wellington

Event Schedule

6:00 pm
Arrival and networking over refreshment
6:25 pm
Welcome
6:30 pm
Dr Magdalena Metzner
7:05 pm
Dr Tom Morgan
7:40 pm
Short Break
7:50 pm
Dr Rees Cameron
8:25 pm
Q & A
8:30 pm
Evening concludes

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Evolution Healthcare’s educational events are formally endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP). Each event is allocated points for the general practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Devemopment (CPD) requirements. Certificates of attendance are provided to all participants following each event. If you have questions about this event or CPD points, please email: marketing@evolutioncare.com

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