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12th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology
Quebec City, QC
May 25–29, 2010 |
The
theme of this year’s congress is Hope, Meaning and Science for
Quality of Care in Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care.
Contact: International Psycho-Oncology Society; Tel: 434-293-5350;
Fax: 434-997-1856; Email: info@ipos-society.org;
Website: www.ipos-society.org |
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Molecular Oncology for the Radiation Oncologist
Copenhagen, Denmark
May 30 to June 3, 2010 |
This
course will provide participants with an appreciation for the molecular
basis of cancer and its treatment in radiation oncology, enabling
them follow new developments and participate in local research groups.
Contact: Lee Dick, European Society for Therapeutic Radiology
& Oncology; Email: Lee.dick@estro.org;
Tel: 011-32-2-775-9340; Website: www.estro-education.org
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2010 Annual Meeting of American Society
of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Chicago, IL
June 4–8, 2010 |
This
is the premier international oncology event, encompassing all aspects
of cancer and cancer care.
Contact: ASCO; Tel: (888) 282-2552 or (571) 483-1300; Email:
available through website; Website: www.asco.org |
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7th Annual Advanced Learning in Palliative
Medicine Conference
St. John’s, NL
June 24–26, 2010 |
An
international panel of speakers will address difficult issues in palliative
and end-of-life care.
Contact: University of British Columbia CPD; Tel: (604) 875-5101;
Fax: (604) 875-5078; Email: cpd.info@ubc.ca;
Website: www.ubccpd.ca
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12th World Congress on Gastrointestinal
Cancer
Barcelona, Spain
June 30 to July 3, 2010 |
This
congress encompasses malignancies affecting every part of the gastrointestinal
tract and all aspects of care for gastrointestinal cancer, including
screening, diagnosis and the latest management options for common
and uncommon tumours.
Contact: Imedex; Tel: (800) 233-0957 or (678) 242-0906; Fax:
(678) 242-0920; Email: meetings@imedex.com;
Website: www.imedex.com
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5th Inter-American Breast Cancer Conference
(IABCC)
Cancun, Mexico
July 7-10, 2010 |
This
meeting aims to create a scientific and educational bridge across
the Atlantic Ocean to unite North, Central and South American and
European physicians and scientists in their efforts to deliver optimal
care for breast cancer patients.
Contact: International Conference Services Ltd; Tel: 604-681-2153;
Fax: 604-681-1049; Email: iabcc2010@icsevents.com;
Website: www.iabcc.org |
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4th Latin American Conference on Lung Cancer
Buenos Aires, Argentina
July 28–30, 2010 |
This meeting will provide a forum for international lung cancer
specialists to discuss the latest developments in basic science
and clinical treatment.
Contact: International Conference Services Ltd., Suite 2101-1177
West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2K3; Tel: (604) 681-2153;
Fax: (604) 681-1049; Email: lalca2010@icsevents.com;
Website: www.lalca2010.org |
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International Liver Cancer Association
(ILCA) 4th Annual Conference
Montreal, QC
September 10–12, 2010 |
ILCA
2010 brings together clinical, translational and basic researchers,
physicians and allied professionals from around the globe and across
liver cancer-related disciplines, making ILCA 2010 a premier forum
for advancing research in the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
of liver cancer.
Contact: ILCA, Avenue de Tervueren, 300B-1150 Brussels, Belgium;
Tel: +32 (0)2 789 2345; Fax: +32 (0)2 743 1550; Email: info@ilca-online.ca |
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Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology
(CANO/ACIO) 2010 Conference
Edmonton, Alberta
September 12–15, 2010 |
Oncology
nurses and their affiliates meet to discuss clinical advancements,
present and exchange new data, and enhance collaborations in the Canadian
oncology nursing community.
Contact: 375 West 5th Avenue, Suite 201,Vancouver, BC, Canada,
V5Y 1J6; Tel: 604-874-4322; Fax: 604-874-4378; Email: cano@malachite-mgmt.com;
Website: www.cano-acio.org |
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Canadian Conference on Myelodysplastic
Syndrome (MDS)
Vancouver, BC
September 24–25, 2010 |
This
meeting will highlight recent research findings in the pathophysiology
of the disease, as well as changes in classification and therapeutic
advances that have had a large impact in the management of MDS patients.
Contact: HayMatick Meetings & Events, 200 - 1228 Hamilton
Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6L2; Tel: 604-644-0668; Email: info@haymatick.com;
Website: www.ccmds.ca |
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18th International Congress on Palliative
Care
Montreal, QC
October 5–8, 2010 |
Presented
by McGill University, this multidisciplinary meeting draws healthcare
practitioners from over 50 countries and has a reputation as one of
the world’s preeminent gatherings of palliative care professionals.
Contact: O’Donoughue & Associates, Event Management
Ltd., 75 chemin Mountain, Mansonville, QC, Canada, J0E 1X0; Secretariat:
+1 450-292-3456 ext. 227 or registration@pal2010.com;
Website: www.palliativecare.ca |
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
5th Annual Conference: Hematologic Malignancies
New York, NY
October 8–9, 2010 |
Attendees
will be kept abreast of issues relating to pathology, transplantation,
targeted therapies, oral treatments and new approaches that have been
incorporated into patient management, including the use of drugs,
biologics, and diagnostics.
Contact: Tel: (866)788-6226; Website: http://www.nccn.org/
professionals/meetings/hematological/5thannual/default.asp |
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7th Annual Canadian Association of General
Practitioners in Oncology Meeting
Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 14–17, 2010 |
This
educational meeting will cover a broad range of topics including the
most recent advances in oncology, evidence-based guidelines, future
directions in clinical research and palliative care.
Contact: Mélissa Dumais; Tel: 418-658-6755 extension
224; Email: mdumais@agoracom.qc.ca;
Website: http://www.agora-event.
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