Chest Tumors -- Prevention, Treatment And Future Perspectives

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology
Also Included In: Lung Cancer
Article Date: 12 Mar 2007 - 8:00 PDT

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The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is pleased to announce, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the press conference on Chest Tumors: Prevention, treatment and future perspectives.

The press conference (30 March 2007, 12:00-13:00) is being organized within the frame of the ESMO International Symposium (EIS) on Chest Tumors (29 March - 1 April 2007), where a pool of international experts will be presenting cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art oncology for the treatment and cure of lung cancer and other rare chest tumors.

A special presentation will be given by Dr. Catherine Le Galés-Camus, Assistant WHO Director General Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, about the WHO Tobacco Free Initiative and the importance of prevention. The press conference will be introduced by ESMO President, Prof. Hakan Mellstedt, highlighting the fields of collaboration between ESMO and WHO.

Additional information can be found at http://www.esmo.org/activities/eissymposium/chest_eis/

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About ESMO

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European non-profit, professional organization for medical oncology with a focus on promoting multidisciplinary cancer treatment around the world.

ESMO unites medical oncologists, oncology specialists, healthcare professionals, caregivers, patients and policy makers in a global alliance committed to eradicating cancer and ensuring equal access to high quality treatment for all patients. Thanks to its state-of-the-art education and training programs, ESMO plays an instrumental role in providing the oncology community with the most up-to-date scientific research and information available. Through its flagship journal, Annals of Oncology, ESMO publishes articles on all aspects of clinical oncology. ESMO is dedicated to educating and supporting oncologists, optimizing patient care, disseminating cancer-specific information to the public, and advocating patient rights. As an authoritative voice in the fight against cancer, ESMO provides both the platform and the consultative expertise to influence national and international organizations as well as European authorities, in order to establish common standards for a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment.

Contact: Vanessa Pavinato
European Society for Medical Oncology

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