Conference "Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of skin neoplasms"

November 25, 2016 in Kyiv, in the Khreshchatyk Hotel, a scientific and practical conference "Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of skin neoplasms" was held, organized by the Institute of Dermatocosmetology of Dr. Bogomolets together with the Institute of Teledermatology and the public organization "STOP melanoma" , with the support of the official partner – company «ROSH Ukraine». 125 doctors from all regions of Ukraine came to the conference as listeners. Among them were dermatologists, dermatovenereologists, dermatooncologists, dermatocosmetologists, family doctors, pediatricians, surgeons, and oncologists. Also in the hall were interns from the National Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets,

Speech by Olga Bogomolets at the conference on skin neoplasms

The conference opened with a welcoming speech by the Honored Doctor of Ukraine, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Olga Bogomolets. Olga Vadimovna presented to the audience the results of many years of work in the fight against mortality from such a dangerous disease as melanoma, and also presented the specially created Ukrainian Association of Skin Dermatoscopy, which will unite the efforts of doctors from all over the country in the fight against mortality from melanoma.

After a motivational report by Olga Bogomolets, 18 conference participants immediately expressed their desire to join the newly created association.

Speakers of the scientific-practical conference on skin neoplasms

Other speakers included: President of the Association of Laser Medicine and Cosmetology Egor Kolodchenko; surgeon-oncologist, senior researcher department of skin and soft tissue tumors of the National Cancer Institute Maria Kukushkina; researcher at the Institute of Gerontology named after D.F. Chebotarev NAMS of Ukraine Oleksandr Kolyada; Elena Koshik, head of the pathomorphological department of the СSD Health Care laboratory; Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Combustiology and Plastic Surgery, National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L. Shupika Marina Startseva; Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Kyiv Medical University of the Ukrainian Academy of Folk Medicine Lyudmila Derevyanko; Head of the Center for the Treatment of Vascular Anomalies of the Skin of the Institute of Dermatocosmetology, Dr. Bogomolets Igor Sai; chief physician of the Clinic of Plastic Surgery of the Institute of Dermatocosmetology Dr. Bogomolets Olga Vasilenko; Director of the Institute of Teledermatology, Chairman of the public organization "Stop Melanoma" Igor Kanchalaba and other speakers who presented their best reports and shared their experience, innovations and research in the field of dermatology, dermato-oncology, plastic surgery, pathomorphology, genetics.

Evaluation of the conference participants of the presented reports

According to the results of the polls, the listeners liked the reports of the doctors of the Institute of Dermatocosmetology Dr. Bogomolets most of all: the report of Kira Kravets deserved the highest marks on the topic: "Differential Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Skin Neoplasms", second place – for the speaker Svetlana Dyachuk, who devoted her both reports to a detailed analysis of clinical cases from many years of practice at the Institute. Topics of her reports: "Vascular pattern in dermatoscopy of skin neoplasms" and "Rare dermatoscopic features of non-pigmented melanoma." Also, the audience highly appreciated the report of Victoria Savoskina, Ph.D.

Reduce the prevalence of skin cancer – the main goal of the conference

The event has become an excellent platform for like-minded people, united by a common desire to share knowledge and experience, the results of scientific research and practical activities.

All participants had the opportunity to discuss topical issues with colleagues, hear expert advice, and most importantly – jointly develop a vector for the development of early diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer in order to achieve a significant reduction in the death rate of Ukrainians from oncology.

 The organizers are sincerely grateful to the conference speakers, partners and, first of all, – listeners for their attention and interest in the event, and are pleased to invite everyone to the next training event, which will be held on March 15, 2017 as part of the Medical Specialized Forum 2017: scientific and practical session “Skin Neoplasms. New in diagnostics and treatment. Registration on the website

www.medforum.kiev.ua

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