This self-paced online course will explore the critical role of ultrasound in diagnosing and staging cervical cancer. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the sonographic appearance of malignant pathologies of the cervix, provide the basis for cervical cancer staging and how to investigate parametrial and lymph node involvement, and appreciate the role of other imaging modalities in the assessment of cervical cancer.
Overview
Course name: ATC10 Cervical cancer
Duration of course: 5 hours (+ supplementary materials)
Length of access for each course: 12 months
Certificates: 5 CME credits and ISUOG Certificate of Completion
Access: Online learning, learn at your own pace.
Education level: Advanced
Program language: English
Suitable for: Practicing gynecologists, fellows, sonographers and healthcare professionals performing ultrasound scans.
Why do this course?
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. Despite being one of the most preventable cancers, it is clear that cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge. However, if it is detected early, and managed well, cervical cancer responds well to treatment. Ultrasound scanning has a crucial part in the detection, diagnosis and management of the disease. Its versatility and accessibility make it invaluable for clinicians worldwide, particularly so in resource-constrained settings where more costly imaging technologies may be impractical or scarce.
Course description
This course will begin by identifying and describing the common ultrasound features specific to cervical cancer, providing you with the knowledge to recognize and diagnose the disease accurately. You will compare ultrasound with other imaging modalities, enabling you to make informed decisions about the most appropriate imaging approach for staging cervical cancer. You will gain a deeper understanding of how ultrasound plays a crucial role in the management of early cervical cancer, including its use in evaluating fertility-sparing options.
You will also cover ultrasound assessment techniques for locally advanced cervical cancer, encompassing the ventral compartment, dorsal compartment, lateral paracervical assessment, pelvic side wall, and ureters. You will explore the role of ultrasound in assessing lymph nodes, kidneys, and distant sites in advanced and metastatic cervical cancer. By the end of this course, you will be well-equipped to utilize ultrasound effectively in the early detection, accurate staging, and optimal management of cervical cancer patients.
Contributors to this course
Online course contributors - Fischerová Daniela, Ng Zheng Yuan, Carolina Smet, Diana Natacha Sousa, Elena Gatti, Theofano Orfanelli, Georgios Doulaveris, Elisabeth Epstein, Frühauf Filip. Course materials - D Fischerova, A Testa, N Sousa, U Scovazzi, JL Alcazar, D Cibula, MR Raspollini, F Planchamp, M Zikan, HS Ingfrid, K Pálsdóttir, J Slama.
Learning objectives
- Proficiently identify and elucidate the prevalent ultrasound features associated with cervical cancer, including tumor morphology, vascularity, and tissue texture.
- Articulate a comprehensive understanding of ultrasound's comparative advantages and limitations when juxtaposed with other imaging modalities in the staging of cervical cancer.
- Gain a thorough comprehension of the applications of ultrasound in the context of early-stage cervical cancer, with a specific emphasis on its utility in assessing suitability for fertility-preserving treatment strategies.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the ultrasound assessment of locally advanced cervical cancer, encompassing comprehensive evaluations of the ventral compartment, dorsal compartment, and lateral paracervical areas, including meticulous assessment of the pelvic sidewalls and ureters.
- Exhibit a high level of expertise in utilizing ultrasound for the assessment of lymph nodes, kidneys, and distant anatomical sites in cases of advanced or metastatic cervical cancer.
Key questions
- What are the typical ultrasound features of cervical cancer?
- How can we use ultrasound to assess eligibility for fertility sparing surgery in early stages of cervical cancer?
- How can we use ultrasound to evaluate the extent of tumour in locally advanced cervical cancer?
- What is the utility of ultrasound in the assessment of lymph node metastasis in women with cervical cancer?
- How does ultrasound perform compared to MRI in the diagnosis of cervical cancer?
Reviews
"I am very pleased with the cervical cancer course from ISUOG. The supplementary material and the videos are very clear and didactic. I appreciate your great work in continuing education."
"The material is excellently presented!"
Prices
Prices for ISUOG members
| ISUOG member | £75 |
| ISUOG member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £40 |
| ISUOG member in middle-income setting | £40 |
| ISUOG member in lower-resource setting | £10 |
Prices for ISUOG non-members*
| Non-member | £85 |
| Non-member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £50 |
| Non-member in middle-income setting | £50 |
| Non-member in lower-resource setting | £15 |
* Prices for non-members does NOT include ISUOG membership. Join as an ISUOG member first for discounted prices to our online training courses (allow 24 hours for systems to update).
Trainees/residents and sonographers/radiographers
Proof of status: All trainees, residents, sonographers and radiographers will need to submit proof of their trainee, resident, sonographer or radiographer status by way of a letter from their Department or Institution. The letter must be in English and dated within the last 3 months and submitted by email to [email protected] along with the name of the course you wish to purchase.
Sonographer definition: A sonographer is a non-physician medical imaging professional who performs diagnostic medical sonography, or diagnostic ultrasound.
Trainee/resident definition: A trainee is a medical professional who is not yet fully qualified or practicing without supervision within their chosen specialty and in accordance with the relevant national regulatory authorities; a resident is in residency training which leads to specially or subspecialty) certification.
Low resource country discount
ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees from low resource countries have the lowest purchase costs. ISUOG's low resource country list can be viewed here https://www.research4life.org/access/eligibility/.
No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate. These rates will appear automatically in the ISUOG Academy based on your membership details, or registered details. Please make sure these details are up to date.
Middle income country discount
ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees from middle income countries have access to reduced purchase costs. ISUOG has identified the following countries whose economies fall within the middle income category as defined by the World Bank: American Samoa, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic , India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate. These rates will appear automatically in the ISUOG Academy based on your membership details, or registered details. Please make sure these details are up to date.
Further information
Accreditation and CME Credits
CME credits
The European Accreditation Council (EACCME) accredits this online course for Continuing Medical Education (CME). European CME credits (ECMEC®) will be awarded on successful completion of this course. Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.
CME Subcommittee
The CME Subcommittee oversees the CME requirements for our CME accredited courses.
Conflict of Interest
No commercial support has been accepted related to the development or publication of this course. This course underwent peer review in line with the standards of editorial integrity and publication ethics maintained by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG). Conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved in accordance with EACCME guidelines.
You can find out how we adhere to the essential criteria for EACCME accreditation requirements here.
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Gynecological oncology curriculum course list
Other gyne oncology courses in this series that will be available soon:
ATC10 Ovarian cancer 1 - ultrasound, IOTA methods and ORADS
ATC10 Ovarian cancer parts 2 - 6
ATC10 Endometrial cancer
ATC10 Vulvar and vagina cancer