Being an oncologist today is just as challenging as it is rewarding. Oncology professionals are faced with heavy workloads, pressure to perform and the need to be the best - clinician - researcher - practitioner; the need to build expertise and remain up-to-date; accumulate CME points, find financial aid and be published. A time consuming and overwhelming job, but if done well can mean improving cancer care. Being the best means making smart choices and making the most of your time. The ESMO Congress is the answer to these challenges and is:
A magnetic meeting point for worldwide medical oncology specialists.
The ideal European forum to present and promote excellence in oncology.
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) invites basic scientists, clinical investigators, epidemiologists, dietitians, nutritionists, policy makers and other health professionals interested in food, nutrition, physical activity and weight management in relation to cancer.
The International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO), the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF International) have come together to develop thinking and enhance discussion across the two disciplines of Cancer and Obesity. The conference will update clinicians, epidemiologists, policy makers, nutritional professionals and basic science researchers involved in obesity or cancer by challenging them with new ideas and thinking about the biological principles that underline the increased risk of developing certain cancers in obese people.
The NCRI Cancer Conference is the major forum in the UK for showcasing the best British and international cancer research. The 2010 will take place at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool, further enhancing opportunities for networking and sharing knowledge while continuing to bring together leading experts across all disciplines.
