14 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012 |
6th Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference: Translating Science to Care |
| Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA |
| Theme: Translating Science to Care |
| The conference will showcase cutting-edge research across the translational science continuum. The continuum spans basic science studies, epidemiologic research, and concept development; feasibility and efficacy testing of interventions, and measurement development; and the dissemination and implementation of survivorship interventions to practice settings and policy. |
| Website: http://www.cancer.org/survivorship2012 |
| Coordinating Organization: American Cancer Society |
| E-mail: NCIOCSBiennial@mail.nih.gov |
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28 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012 |
International Symposium on Supportive Care in Cancer |
| New York City |
| The MASCC/ISOO 2012 International Symposium focuses on the clinical management of supportive care in oncology. It is essential that all oncology specialists, care-givers and cancer policy makers are fully updated as to the latest available physical and psychological treatments to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side effects of cancer and its treatments — including antineoplastic approaches. |
| Website: http://www2.kenes.com/mascc/Pages/Home.aspx |
| Coordinating Organization: Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer and the International Society of Oral Oncology |
| Contact: Kenes International |
| E-mail: mascc@kenes.com |
| Tel: +41 22 908 0488 |
| Fax: +41 22 906 91 40 |
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27 Aug 2012 - 30 Aug 2012 |
UICC World Cancer Congress |
| Montreal, Canada |
| Theme: Connecting for Global Impact |
| To increase connections, as well as learning and interactions, the 2012 meeting will focus on providing education and training opportunities throughout the programme including interactive meetings, forums, workshops and sessions. Together we can save millions of lives by focusing on what needs to be done and taking the lead in:
• Putting cancer on the global health agenda
• Convening the cancer community
• Running global programmes
The new UICC Global Village will represent an ideal platform for fellow participants to network and connect.
Don't miss the opportunity to attend the 22nd edition of the UICC World Cancer Congress and participate in a dynamic and vibrant meeting held over 4 days.
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| Website: http://www.worldcancercongress.org/ |
| Coordinating Organization: Union for International Cancer Control |
| Contact: Claire Chombeau and Jessica Mathieu |
| E-mail: congress@uicc.org |
| Tel: +41 22 809 1811 |
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09 Sep 2012 - 13 Sep 2012 |
17th International Conference on Cancer Nursing |
| Hilton Prague Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic |
| Abstract submission and registration will start in Spring 2011. |
| Website: http://www.isncc.org |
| Coordinating Organization: International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC)
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| E-mail: info@isncc.org |
| Tel: +1 604.630.5516 |
| Fax: +1 604.874.4378 |
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03 Oct 2012 - 05 Oct 2012 |
Global Summit on International Breast Health: Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control – Supportive Care and Quality of Life |
| VIENNA, AUSTRIA |
| Theme: Supportive Care and Quality of Life |
| In holding the 2012 Global Summit through international collaboration, the organizations seek to address a pressing cancer need, Supportive Care and Quality of Life (QOL), which begins at the point of cancer diagnosis and is required throughout the course of patient care. Supportive Care and QOL are critical for resource allocation decisions, especially in LMCs where comprehensive treatment is not fully available. |
| Website: www.bhgi.info |
| Coordinating Organization: Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI), in co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) of the United Nations |
| Contact: Julia Chase |
| E-mail: jchase@fhcrc.org |
| Tel: 206-667-2545 |
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