UICC-World Cancer Congress-2012

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Switzerland will be hosting 2012-World Cancer Congress.

Theme:
2012 UICC World Cancer Congress is to Connect for Global Impact – and highlights the need for continued support and momentum in translating the benefits of knowledge gained through research and practice to those living with and affected by cancer.

Nine international experts in fields relevant to cancer control will be presenting a series of plenary lectures. The aim of the congress programme is to ensure that the knowledge gained from cancer research is efficiently and effectively used for those in need. Plenaries will cover advances in, and fresh perspectives, on prevention, treatment, care and survivorship, palliation and pain control, and innovative delivery systems.

Date:
27-30 August 2012

Venue:
Montreal,Canada

Sessions:
Various lecture sessions include but not limited to,

• Opportunities for cancer control stemming from progress in basic biology.
• Global cancer statistics for the developing and developed world and their implication
• Personalized Cancer Treatment - Impact of Emerging Science on Treatment Paradigms.
• Overcoming inequalities in cancer care – using personal experiences of cancer to improve cancer control for all.
• A new research paradigm for delivering global cancer control.
• Global access to pain relief: progress and challenges.
• Moving the global cancer agenda forward in partnership.

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