programmes Please select conference:   Skin Cancer Conference 2007 International Dermoscopy Master Class 2007 Skin Cancer Conference 2007 Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th March 2007 This international three day conference will be held at the Sheraton Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, and will cover all the essentials of modern day skin cancer practice. The four internationally renowned keynote speakers, Prof. Wilhelm Stolz, (Germany), Prof. Harald Kittler, (Vienna), Dr. Ashfaq Marghoob, (New York), and A/Prof. Scott Menzies, (Sydney), will present a comprehensive update on dermoscopy, suitable for both novice and experienced skin cancer physicians. Other topics in the programme include modern melanoma management, clinical and dermoscopic photography, non-surgical treatments, basic skin cancer histopathology and wound repair techniques using pig trotters. Morning and afternoon teas and lunches will be provided, including Sunday lunch. 30 Category 1 QA&CPD points, (Active Learning Module), are pending approval by the RACGP. There is a substantial discount for SCSA Members available until 31.12.2006. Visit website for membership application: www.skincancersociety.com.au A meeting of the Skin Cancer Society of Australia will be held on the Friday night of the conference, the 23rd March, at 6pm. There will also be a sitting of the SCSA "Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine" examination on the Sunday afternoon, 25th March, following the close of the conference. This conference sold out in 2006 so early registration is strongly advised. Friday 23rd March 0800 - 0845 Registration 0845 - 0900 Welcome address Dr Richard Johns 0900 - 0915 Introduction - is dermoscopy over-rated? A/Prof. Scott Menzies 0915 - 0950 Structures in dermoscopy: pitfalls and challenges Dr. Ashfaq Marghoob 0950 - 1030 Differentiation between melanocytic or non-melanocytic lesions: the first step: • Criteria for melanocytic lesions • Criteria for non-melanocytic lesions • Unusual and difficult presentations Prof. Harald Kittler 1030 - 1115 Morning tea break 1115 - 1200 The ABC (D) of dermatoscopic diagnosis of melanoma: • Which approach should skin cancer physicians be using in Australia? • Using pattern analysis in the clinic – is it all that difficult? • Pattern analysis vs. ABCD rule vs. 3-Point checklist – which is really quickest? Prof. Wilhelm Stoltz 1200 - 1245 Other diagnostic algorithms: the Menzies scoring method and 7-point checklist – the advantages of using them in everyday practice Which diagnostic approach is best for in situ and early melanoma? Digital Monitoring: • When should a lesion should be monitored or excised? • Does lack of change over three months really exclude melanoma? • Should unchanged monitored moles ever be reviewed again? • What are the indications for long term monitoring? • Does digital monitoring save lives? A/Prof. Scott Menzies 1245 - 1400 Lunch break 1400 - 1445 A personal perspective on the use of diagnostic algorithms The new CASH algorithm Quiz – 30 cases demonstrating unusual or difficult issues in dermoscopic diagnosis Audience holds up coloured sheets 1. Benign (Green) 2. Monitor (Yellow) 3. Biopsy/Excise (Red) Answers and discussion Dr. Ashfaq Marghoob 1445 - 1530 Demystifying site specific lesions: palms and soles, nails and mucous membranes Digital Monitoring of suspicious naevi - an update Prof. Harald Kittler 1530 - 1615 Afternoon tea break 1615 - 1645 Diagnosing facial lesions with confidence Update on lentigo maligna: malignant potential, biopsy technique and excision margins Prof. Wilhelm Stoltz 1645 - 1715 Making sense of vascular structures in dermoscopy Nodular & amelanotic melanoma: tips on how not to miss them A/Prof. Scott Menzies 1800 - 1830 SCSA Meeting Saturday 24th March 0900 - 0945 Common clinical scenarios • Paediatric and elderly patients • Dark skinned patients • Lesions in pregnancy • Patients with multiple dysplastic naevi False negatives in dermoscopy Prof. Harald Kittler 0945 - 1030 Special lesions: • Pink lesions • Black lesions • Blue lesions • Regressed lesions • Halo lesions • Combined lesions • Spitzoid lesions Pitfalls in dermoscopy Prof. Wilhelm Stoltz 1030 - 1115 Morning tea break 1115 - 1200 New concepts of the naevus life Dysplastic naevus & melanoma in situ: two separate entities? Do all in situ melanoma become invasive? An update on congenital naevi Quiz on difficult diagnoses of naevi & melanoma Dr. Ashfaq Marghoob 1200 - 1245 Quiz on cases demonstrating more unusual or difficult issues in dermoscopic diagnosis Audience holds up coloured sheets Answers and discussion A/Prof. Scott Menzies 1245 - 1400 Lunch break 1400 - 1445 Group A Histopathology for dummies: • normal skin • how sections are cut in the lab • histology of actinic keratosis, IEC/Bowens disease, SCC, keratoacanthoma • basal cell carcinoma: multifocal, nodular, infiltrative, morphoeic • junctional, compound and intradermal naevus • dysplastic naevus, in situ and invasive melanoma Dr Richard Williamson Group B Office treatment of skin tumours: • Curettage +/- cautery – outdated technique or useful alternative? • Cryotherapy for BCC: is it relevant? • Shave excision technique and haemostasis options • Topical 5’FU, imiquimod and PDT: the pros and cons Quiz on less common and unusual presentations of skin lesions Dr Ian McColl 1445 - 1530 Group A Management of melanoma: • biopsy techniques with larger lesions • excision margins in restricted areas • indications for sentinel node biopsy • when to refer • follow-up protocols • update on treatment of advanced melanoma A/Prof. Mark Smithers Group B What's new in skin cancer research? • Update on melanoma research in Australia • Familial melanoma • Chemoprophylaxis of skin cancer Dr Chris Schmidt, Dr David Whiteman 1530 - 1615 Afternoon tea 1615 - 1645 Group A Update on cosmetic improvement of sun-damaged skin: • Keratinolytics/chemical peels • ALA-PDT • IPL • Lasers • Microdermabrasion • Radiosurgery Dr Kylie Regli Group B Pathology insights • Moles that matter • Perineural infiltration: when is it significant? Prof. David Weedon 1645 - 1715 Group A Basic clinical and dermatoscopic photography: • which gear to buy: review of different cameras and dermoscopy attachments • polarised vs. non-polarised images • taking perfect dermoscopy images • saving, storing and basic editing • importing into Medical Director • emailing images Dr Lester Cowell Group B Advanced clinical photography: • macro techniques, flash options, depth-of-field issues • total body photography: how to take professional pictures • using Photoshop to improve image quality Amanda Lee Sunday 25th March Wound repair Workshops Specialist Surgeons will discuss the concepts of each procedure and then demonstrate them in a step-by-step fashion. Delegates will repeat each of these steps on their own pig trotter. A video camera will be directed onto the Specialist’s trotter and the procedure projected onto the overhead screen. Pig’s trotters, disposable scalpels and sutures will be provided for each participant. Delegates are encouraged to bring their own needle holder, forceps, skin hook, scissors and marker pen. Please note that surgical instruments are not allowed as hand luggage on airplanes. (Disposable suture kits will be available, but the quality of these kits is not ideal for fine suturing) 0900 - 0945 Basics of Dermatological Surgery The ideal elliptical excision: • local anaesthetic: when not to use adrenalin; use of buffering • marking margins and excision outlines • RSTL’s, ways of avoiding hypertrophic and keloid scars • haemostasis, tying off bleeders, undermining edges • techniques of everting edges • buried sutures – the interrupted dermal suture • surface sutures – interrupted, continuous, vertical and horizontal mattress sutures Dr James Emmett 0945 - 1030 Basics of Dermatological Surgery (con't) • the pulley stitch; tips on closing tight wounds • repair of standing cones ("dog ears") • the subcuticular suture in detail • indications for topical and systemic antibiotics • dressings and timing for suture removal • tips for scar improvement Dr James Emmett 1030 - 1115 Morning tea break 1115 - 1245 Wound Repair on the Head and Neck • Danger areas of head and neck • Planes of undermining on face and scalp • Location specific options:      - Nasal tip & ala nasa      - Inner & outer canthus      - Helical rim & earlobe      - Upper & lower lip      - Forehead & temple • Demonstration and practice on pig trotters: full thickness graft, A-T advancement flap, island pedicle advancement flap Dr Nic Crampton 1245 - 1400 Lunch break   Close of conference 1400 - 1700 SCSA "Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine" examination - NOT associated with this conference or conference QA&CPD points