Disclosure
Perinatal Resources, Inc. requires that faculty participating in the Columbus Comprehensive Review course discloses all financial relationships that they, or their partner/spouse, have had in the past 12 months with any commercial interest. Dr. Backes has stated in writing that she has no financial relationship with any commercial interest. Her signed attestation can be viewed at the Perinatal Resources, Inc. registration desk throughout the conference. Thereafter, it will be kept on file at the PRI office.
Disclaimer
The material presented at this course is being made available by Perinatal Resources, Inc. for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty which may be helpful to others who face similar situations. Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the data presented at this course. Physicians may care to check specific details such as drug doses and contraindications, etc., in standard sources prior to clinical application.
Perinatal Resources, Inc. disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages resulting to any individual attending this course and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals, whether these claims shall be asserted by a physician or any other person.
Presenter
Floor Backes, MD
Dr. Backes is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Backes received her M.D. in 2004 at University of Groningen in the Netherlands. She completed her obstetrics/gynecology residency in 2009, and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology in 2012, both at The Ohio State University. Her major research and clinical interests include gynecologic oncology. She has published 72 articles and 1 book chapter.
Learning Objectives
1. Review incidence, pathophysiology, natural course, and prognosis of ovarian cancer
- Epithelial tumors
- Germ cell tumors
- Sex cord stromal tumors
2. Discuss risk reducing strategies for ovarian cancer
3. Review workup for suspected ovarian cancer
4. Learn about treatment options including surgery, and (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy
5. Discuss ovarian cancer surveillance
Target Audience
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Sponsor
Perinatal Resources, Inc.
Accreditation Statement
Perinatal Resources, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians