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An annotated preview of important meetings
for Canadian oncology professionals

2009 Annual Meeting of the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS)

Phoenix, AZ
May 30–31, 2009

Held during the Combined Otolaryngology Society Meetings (COSM), this conference facilitates discussion on approaches used in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of head and neck neoplasms.
Contact: AHNS Office, 11300 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Tel: (310) 437-0559; Fax: (310) 437-0585; Email: admin@ahns.info; Website: www.ahns.info/meetings/index.php

Cancer Associated Lymphedema Management Workshop

Grande Prairie, AB
June 6–7, 2009

A workshop developed for Alberta healthcare practitioners, providing them with tools and resources for lymphedema management of cancer patients.
Contact: Glenda Armstrong; Tel: (780) 643-4494; Email: glendaar@cancerboard.ab.ca; Website: www.cancerboard.ab.ca

2nd International Workshop on Focal Therapy and Imaging in Prostate & Kidney Cancer

Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 10–13, 2009

Organized by the Departments of Urology of Duke University and AMC Amsterdam, the meeting will address a wide range of surgical and imaging techniques and focal therapies for prostate and renal cancers.
Contact: Erasmus Conference Tours, 1, Kolofontos & Evridikis str. 161 21 Athens, Greece; Tel: 011-30-210-725-7693; Fax: 011-30-210- 725-7532; Email: info@focaltherapy.org; Website: www.focaltherapy.org

8th International Gastric Cancer Congress

Krakow, Poland
June 10–13, 2009

This meeting organized by the International Gastric Cancer Association (IGCA) will explore needed improvements in outcomes of patients requiring gastric surgery.
Contact: Jagiellonian University Events Office, 4 Czapskich Street, room 301, 31-110 Krakow, Poland; Tel: 011-48-12-663-3858; Fax: 011-48-12-663-3858; Email: office@8igcc.pl; Website: www.8igcc.pl

Community Cancer Control 7th National Summit

Prince George, BC
June 11–13, 2009

The Summit of the Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies (CAPCA), held once every four years, brings a wide range of professionals, nurses, administrators and physicians together to engage in discussions that identify best practices and innovative solutions to challenges in cancer control.
Contact: Marja Lemieux, Coordinator, Summit Organizing Committee, Suite 600, 299 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC V2L 5B8; Tel: (250) 565-5739; Email: marja.lemieux@northernhealth.ca; Website: www.cancersummit.ca

10th International Lung Cancer Congress

Kohala Coast, Hawaii
June 17–20, 2009

This educational program will update participants on advances in lung cancer, including biology, pathology, staging, individualized therapy, novel agents, and supportive care, with updates on research efforts from major cooperative groups in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Contact: Physicians’ Education Resource, 3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75219; Tel: (888) 949-0045; Fax: (214) 367-3304; Email: CME@pergrouplp.com; Website: www.CancerLearning.com

13th Annual Atlantic Canada Oncology Group Symposium

Charlottetown , PEI
June 18–20, 2009

Participants at this meeting will share information on a wide variety of topics in cancer care, with expert speakers and group discussion.
Contact: Dianne Smith, EDS Management, 9 Laval Place, Mount Pearl, NL A1L 3W9; Tel: (709) 364-3371; Fax: (709) 364-8029; Email: Edsmith@nl.rogers.com; Website: www.acog.ca

26th International Congress of Chemotherapy and Infection

Toronto, ON
June 18–21, 2009

Held jointly with the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada and the Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID) this meeting will blend original, cutting edge science with clinical and scientific reviews by leading authorities.
Contact: Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada, 101-298 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M3; Tel: (613) 260-3233; Fax: (613) 260-3235; Email: ammicanada@magma.ca; Website: www.icc-09.com

Great Debates & Updates in Breast Cancer

San Francisco, CA
June 19–20, 2009

This meeting will be a world-class medical education forum for the exchange of critical information in the field of breast cancer. Bench to bedside applications for community practice will be especially highlighted.
Contact: Imedex, 4325 Alexander Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30022-3740; Tel: (770) 751-7332; Fax: (770) 751-7334; Email: meetings@imedex.com; Website: www.imedex.com > Live Meetings

BIT Life Sciences 2nd Annual World Cancer Congress: Gateway to Future Medicine

Beijing, China
June 22–25, 2009

This China-based, interactive conference provides practicing oncologists with the latest research on epidemiology, cancer molecular mechanisms, drug discovery, therapeutics development, diagnosis, clinical data, best practices and new technologies that are directly applicable to the practice of cancer research and therapeutic discovery and development.
Contact: Lunar Tian, Organizing Committee of The World Cancer Congress, 26 Gaoneng Street, R401, Dalian Hightech Zone, Dalian, LN 116025, China; Tel: 011-86-411-8479-9479; Fax: 011-86-411-8479-9629; Email: lunar@bitlifesciences.com; Website: www.bitlifesciences.com/cancer2009
These listings are accurate as of publication date. Details of conference topics and contact information are provided according to availability. To post an upcoming meeting of interest to your colleagues in the next issue of Oncology Exchange, please contact: Emily Andrews, Managing Editor, 400 McGill Street, 3rd Floor, Montréal, QC H2Y 2G1; Fax: (514) 397-0228; Email: andrews@parkpub.com

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