Radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of breast neoplasia

On the occasion of World Radiology Day, the European Society of Radiology is organising the event “The Importance of Radiology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Neoplasia.”

The purpose of this session is to highlight the role of radiology in patient care and management.

This year, the focus is on breast imaging, reviewing the key aspects of a breast cancer screening programme as well as the challenges involved in implementing advances in diagnosis and interventional treatment.

PROGRAM

9:00–9:30 Registration and welcome coffee

9:30–10:00 Institutional welcome

• Salvador Pedraza, President

• Josep Munuera, Vice President

• Joan Guanyabens, Director, TIC Salut Social Foundation

10:00–11:00 Round table: Essential elements in breast screening

Moderators: Teresa Maristany and Ma. Antonia Blanch

• Belén Ejarque, Technician, Hospital del Mar

• Stefania Orlando, Radiologist, Vall d’Hebron Hospital

• Maria Vidal, Oncologist, Hospital Clínic

• Josep Alfons Espinàs, Epidemiologist, Coordinator of the Cancer Screening Office, Catalonia Oncology Plan

11:00–11:20 Presentation of the Catalan Radiologists Awards

• Nahum Calvo and Arantxa Gelabert

11:20–11:30 Announcement of the Catalan Radiologists Research Grants

• Josep Munuera, President

11:30–12:00 Coffee break

12:00–13:00 Round table: Main challenges in breast radiology

Moderators: Juan Pablo Salazar and Maite Fernández

• Anna Gumà, Radiologist, Bellvitge Hospital

• Xavier Bargalló, Radiologist, Hospital Clínic

• Elisenda Vall, Radiologist, Hospital del Mar

13:00–13:45 Round table: Health and gender in art through history

Moderators: Sira Domenech and Esther Granell

• Marta Porta, Radiologist, Hospital Clínic

• Ester Benages, Associate Professor, UAB and collaborator at MNAC

13:45–14:00 Closing remarks

• Salvador Pedraza, President

• Josep Munuera, Vice President

14:00–15:00 Lunch