Transcription of IASLC 18TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON LUNG CANCER
1 Contacts: Hillary Wasserman Becky Bunn, MSc Senior Associate Public Relations Manager | +1 212-784-5726 | +1 720-254-9509 IASLC 18TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON LUNG CANCER WHAT: The International Association for the Study of Lung CANCER ( IASLC ) will host the IASLC 18th WORLD CONFERENCE on Lung CANCER (WCLC), taking place October 15-18, 2017, in Yokohama, Japan. The IASLC WCLC is the WORLD s largest meeting dedicated to lung CANCER and other thoracic malignancies, convening over 6,000 researchers, physicians, nurses and advocates from more than 100 countries. Centered on the theme Synergy to Conquer Lung CANCER , the CONFERENCE will emphasize the importance of collaboration across disciplines and borders in the global fight against lung CANCER . The CONFERENCE features the best and brightest minds in the field and consists of presentations on groundbreaking research in next generation treatment; educational sessions on the latest trends in prevention and early-detection; panel discussions on tobacco cessation efforts and more.
2 The full program is available here. WHERE: PACIFICO Yokohama Convention Center, Yokohama, Japan WHO: Surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, basic research scientists, nurses, allied health professionals, advocates, industry representatives and media partners will gather to share findings and to further progress. The WCLC is unique because lung CANCER patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates are welcome to attend the CONFERENCE in order to give all stakeholders a voice. WHAT IS THE WCLC? The WORLD CONFERENCE on Lung CANCER (WCLC) is the WORLD s largest meeting dedicated solely to lung CANCER and other thoracic malignancies, attracting over 6,000 researchers, physicians and specialists from more than 100 countries. The goal is to disseminate the latest scientific achievements; increase awareness, collaboration and understanding of lung CANCER and to help participants implement the latest developments across the globe.
3 Organized under the theme of Synergy to Conquer Lung CANCER , the CONFERENCE will cover a wide range of disciplines and unveil several research studies and clinical trial results. For more information, visit WHAT IS THE IASLC ? The International Association for the Study of Lung CANCER ( IASLC ) is the only global organization dedicated solely to the study of lung CANCER and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 6,500 lung CANCER specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. The association also publishes the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the primary educational and informational publication for topics relevant to the prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of all thoracic malignancies.
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