Upcoming Events 2012
24 - 26 May 2012
Cairns,
Australia
The Scientific Committee is working to provide an innovative, thought provoking and quality three day Conference program. In addition to the highly successful workshops and papers of the past, we are looking forward to a number of interactive and lively panel debates around contemporary issues. The focus on ‘Hot Topics’ such as climate, melanoma, uro-genital cancers, as well as other treatment strategies across the world, will keep us abreast with current issues to inform our clinical practice.
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01 - 05 Jun 2012
Chicago ,
USA
The goal of the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting is to foster communication among oncology-related subspecialties and the exchange of a wide range of ideas related to cancer. ASCO's objectives are to advance the education of physicians and other professionals caring for patients with cancer, to support the development of clinical cancer researchers, and to facilitate the delivery of high-quality health care to patients with cancer. The 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting is designed to serve the respective interests of the Society's multidisciplinary membership, with education focused on medical, surgical, and radiation oncology... more >
14 - 17 Jun 2012
Amsterdam ,
The Netherlands
The Plenary sessions have an outstanding group of high profile speakers covering a range of exciting topics. The education program is as strong as ever and the Congress also includes Hematology-in-Focus, Meet-the-Expert sessions, Lunch Debates and the EHA Scientific Working Groups... more >
14 - 15 Jun 2012
Birmingham,
UK
The audience for the conference comprises patients, staff from cancer networks, cancer registries, healthcare professionals, cancer charities, policy makers and national cancer teams... more >
18 - 21 Jun 2012
Lake Tahoe,
USA
Subjects such as early cancer detection with novel RNA biomarkers in circulating tumour cells, molecular imaging and biomarker discovery in pancreatic cancer and familial pancreatic cancer surveillance will be covered... more >
26 - 29 Jun 2012
Rotorua,
NZ
The ANZAHPE 2012 Conference to be held in Rotorua is a particularly significant milestone for the organisation as it will be its 40th Annual Conference and is being hosted by both the University of Otago and the University of Auckland. We are extremely fortunate to have five eminent health education experts as our plenary speakers for the conference and we can assure you they will be interactive and informative sessions. They will be approaching the theme of “Professionalism under Pressure” from a variety of perspectives and contexts... more >
27 - 30 Jun 2012
Barcelona,
Spain
This Congress is the premier global event in the field, encompassing malignancies affecting every component of the gastrointestinal tract and aspects related to the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer, including screening, diagnosis and the latest management options for common and uncommon tumours. With the focus on personalized therapy, multidisciplinary management and unravelling molecular mechanisms, the World Congress will educate and update the broad range of experts who participate in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, providing a clear overview for treatment... more >
28 - 30 Jun 2012
New York City,
USA
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. .. more >
01 - 04 Jul 2012
Cordoba,
Spain
Tremendous progress has been made in the management of patients with head & neck cancer. Progress has been made in the understanding of the pathogenesis of head and heck malignancies which rapidly leads to the elaboration of tailored treatments. Functional imaging has emerges as a complementary modality to anatomic imaging methods for better staging, treatment response evaluation and optimal treatment targeting. Surgery has significantly improved, in particular with better reconstruction techniques. Randomised studies have demonstrated the increasing role of combined modality approaches with chemotherapy and biological targeted therapies. In this framework, ESTRO, ESMO and EHNS have joined forces to organise this multidisciplinary course aiming at promoting an integrated approach to the diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow up of patients with Head and Neck malignancies... more >
16 - 22 Jul 2012
Colorado,
USA
The goal of this workshop is to provide a substantive overview of the emerging role that molecular biology plays in the clinical world. The organisers are primarily seeking students who are motivated to build a career in translational cancer research... more >
20 - 22 Jul 2012
Surfers Paradise ,
Australia
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20 - 20 Jul 2012
Sydney,
Australia
The Cancer Institute NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research are the foremost awards ceremony for the cancer research sector in NSW. .. more >
23 Jul - 25 Aug 2012
Adelaide ,
Australia
The conference aims to provide a forum to raise and discuss issues relating to the theory and practice of multidisciplinary team care, non small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma. Plenary sessions are relevant, interactive and focused on producing an outcome relative to multidisciplinary care. Pertinent topics ensure the program appeals to many delegates, including Physicians, Surgeons, Oncologists, Pathologists, General Practitioners, Nurses and people holding similar responsibilities involved in the management, treatment and research of lung cancer throughout Australia. The ALCC 2012 and Exhibition will bring together leading medical, clinical and allied health professionals including internationally recognised renowned speakers in a program that will inspire participants to achieve even greater national and international recognition for Australia’s excellence in the field of Lung Cancer. .. more >
26 - 28 Jul 2012
Cairns,
Australia
Common health system challenges and an international commitment to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are helping to drive solidarity and cohesion within the global health community – particularly under the auspice of a renewed comprehensive primary health care agenda. World Health Care Networks (WHCN) was created to foster and promote this solidarity and synergism between national and international stakeholders. In achieving this, WHCN 2012 will act as a platform for you to meet, connect and build prosperous relationships with global health and social care leaders who share a common interest in improving health outcomes for the world’s population, rich and poor... more >
26 - 28 Jul 2012
Cairns,
Australia
This is the main yearly event for the meeting and presentation of papers by radiation oncologists and registrar trainees. Therefore, this event will have predominantly an oncology focus providing unrivalled access to the radiation oncology communities of Australia and New Zealand... more >
30 Jul - 02 Aug 2012
Sydney ,
Australia
With the primary theme of Health Informatics – Building a Healthcare Future through Trusted Information, HIC2012 will focus on consumers, practitioners, researchers and industry... more >
31 Jul - 03 Aug 2012
Melbourne,
Australia
Bringing together all involved in prostate cancer management and care... more >
07 - 09 Aug 2012
Brisbane,
Australia
COGNO is pleased to announce it will be holding its Annual Scientific Meeting in conjunction with the Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) Annual Scientific Meeting. A highlight will be the half-day Joint Neuro-Oncology Symposium. With international speakers Professor Susan Chang and Professor Michael Vogelbaum, as well as a number of well-known Australian experts, COGNO’s Annual Scientific Meeting is not to be missed... more >
24 - 26 Aug 2012
Surfers Paradise ,
Australia
The theme for the meeting is "The challenge of relapsed disease". Recognised as the leading scientific meeting for Paediatric Oncology in Australia and New Zealand, the ANZCHOG ASM 2012 will bring together paediatric haematologists and oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses and allied health professionals, to discuss the latest developments in this medical field... more >
27 - 30 Aug 2012
Montreal ,
Canada
The Congress represents a unique and ideal platform for the international cancer control community to meet, discuss, share, learn and connect in order to find solutions to reduce the impact of cancer on communities around the world. With this in mind the theme for the for the 2012 congress is "Connecting 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... more >
30 Aug - 02 Sep 2012
Sydney ,
Australia
The Congress’ theme is on quality and safety in medicine and will focus this across several key modalities including women’s imaging, musculoskeletal, interventional, abdominal, chest/cardiac, neuroradiology and paediatrics. An impressive list of expert international and national speakers across the key modalities has been secured. .. more >
03 - 05 Sep 2012
Cairns,
Australia
The 2012 'Hot Topics from the Tropics' Conference is the premier event for those involved in Quality and Safety in Health Care with a focus on current and critical issues relevant to quality and safety performance in all health care settings... more >
04 - 07 Sep 2012
Queenstown,
NZ
Collaboration in Palliative Care... more >
07 Sep 2012
Eveleigh,
Australia
Discover the latest innovative practice in NSW Cancer Control, featuring International Keynote Speaker Prof. Amy P. Abernethy MD in Sydney on Friday, September 7... more >
09 - 13 Sep 2012
Prague ,
Czech Republic
The theme of the 17th ICCN is: ‘Enhancing Patient Safety through Quality Cancer Nursing Practice’. The conference will offer the unique opportunity to meet with international cancer nursing leaders from all over the world, in one place at one time. .. more >
13 - 15 Sep 2012
San Francisco,
USA
We are excited to announce that the Breast Cancer Symposium has evolved. While the meeting will still offer a small, all-access setting between world-class faculty and attendees, these experts will now focus on incorporating the latest science into clinical practice for the entire cancer care team. .. more >
14 - 15 Sep 2012
New York,
USA
Treatment of hematologic malignancies is increasingly complex. Issues relating to pathology, transplantation, and various new therapies require oncologists and hematologists to stay abreast of breakthrough advances. In addition, targeted therapies and oral treatments bring the latest benefits to patients. This Congress focuses on the new approaches that have been incorporated into patient management, including the use of drugs, biologics, and diagnostics... more >
14 - 16 Sep 2012
Queenstown ,
NZ
The conference offers a series of exciting plenary presentations and some original research presentations. A key feature of the conference will be debates, discussions, and moderated questions from the floor. Professor June Robinson from Northwestern University in Chicago, USA will be our primary international speaker. Professor Robinson is Editor of the highly prestigious journal Archives of Dermatology, and Editor of the major text Surgery of the Skin: Procedural Dermatology... more >
17 - 19 Sep 2012
Marina Bay Sands,
Singapore
HIMSS AsiaPac12 debuts a NEW annual conference event that is unlike anything you've ever experienced, including Interactive sessions led by noted industry experts. There will be opportunities to be actively engaged with the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology and thinking - plus exclusive panel discussions and networking opportunities... more >
26 - 28 Sep 2012
Sydney,
Australia
The University of Sydney’s Cancer Research Network will be hosting the Sydney Cancer Conference this coming September. The theme for the Conference is ‘From Discovery to Implementation’ and will address emerging cancer research along with the translational research continuum. .. more >
05 - 08 Oct 2012
London,
UK
As the largest annual paediatric cancer meeting in the world, SIOP Congresses are designed to provide a highly interactive platform. In so doing, they attract a multi-stakeholder attendance connecting parents, survivors, clinicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and industry. Paediatric Oncologists are early adopters of new technology and keenly interested in advances in this key aspect of their professional work. In addition to plenary sessions, which are open to all delegates, there will be associated meetings for paediatric surgeons, radiation specialists, haematologists and specialist nurses involved in both hospital and community based stages of the cancer pathway... more >
23 - 26 Oct 2012
Sydney,
Australia
The theme of the Congress is 'Translating new research and technology into multidisciplinary, patient-centred care'. The SIBCC will bring together Australian health professionals and international registrants, for an innovative, multidisciplinary conference. We are also bringing together Australia's leading medical, nursing and breast cancer groups. Plenary sessions on screening and epidemiology, genetics, DCIS, invasive disease (localised and metastatic), personalised medicine, targeted therapy psychosocial and supportive care are being planned. Workshops (radiography, breast care nursing, pathology etc.) will focus on specific discipline knowledge. .. more >
26 - 28 Oct 2012
Freemantle,
Australia
The theme of the Congress is 'Translating new research and technology into multidisciplinary, patient-centred care'. The SIBCC will bring together Australian health professionals and international registrants, for an innovative, multidisciplinary conference. We are also bringing together Australia's leading medical, nursing and breast cancer groups. Plenary sessions on screening and epidemiology, genetics, DCIS, invasive disease (localised and metastatic), personalised medicine, targeted therapy psychosocial and supportive care are being planned. Workshops (radiography, breast care nursing, pathology etc.) will focus on specific discipline knowledge. .. more >
28 - 31 Oct 2012
Melbourne,
Australia
The conference will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including haematological malignancies, haemostasis and thrombosis, stem cell transplantation, transfusion and other non-malignant haematological disorders... more >
01 - 04 Nov 2012
Canberra,
Australia
Our population is aging and the burden of chronic illness is growing, in response healthcare is adapting and evolving. How is pharmacy practice changing as the management of chronic disease changes? What is the patient’s perspective as they journey through the health care system? .. more >
04 - 07 Nov 2012
Liverpool,
UK
The 8th National Cancer Research Institute Cancer Conference will take place on 4-7 November, 2012 in Liverpool, UK. .. more >
07 - 10 Nov 2012
Adelaide,
Australia
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08 - 12 Nov 2012
Hollywood,
USA
The Society Melanoma Research holds annual meetings to provide researchers an opportunity to collaborate, meet and share ideas from all forms of melanoma research... more >
11 - 15 Nov 2012
Brisbane,
Australia
Our population is aging and the burden of chronic illness is growing, in response healthcare is adapting and evolving. How is pharmacy practice changing as the management of chronic disease changes? What is the patient’s perspective as they journey through the health care system? .. more >
13 - 15 Nov 2012
Brisbane,
Australia
The COSA Annual Scientific Meeting is the leading gathering of cancer health professionals in our region. We welcome clinicians and researchers working in cancer from medical and radiation oncology, surgery, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health. In 2012, COSA is excited to be partnering with the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) and their Australian partners Cancer Council Queensland, POCOG (Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group) and OZPOS (COSA’s Psycho-Oncology Group). This partnership will bring together two important meetings and allow each society’s members to participate in both meetings. The focus for the meetings will be psycho-oncology, and COSA's disease theme will be skin cancer and melanoma. .. more >
Please note:
Events publicised on this website align to the goals and objectives of the NSW Cancer Plan 2011-2015, are evidence-based, not-for profit and are conducted by:
- Professional colleges
- Cancer councils
- State-based, national and international cancer control organisations and agencies.
- Cancer or health services
- Government organisations
- Academic institutions.
The Cancer Institute NSW will consider events that meet this criteria on a case-by-case basis, and will not support activities or groups that do not comply with strict evidence-based principles.
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