| PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS |
The 4th Latin American Conference on Lung Cancer will be an exciting time for
lung cancer professionals from Latin America and around the world to share the
most up-to-date information regarding the science and advances in the treatment
of lung cancer. International and national speakers will participate in the Scientific
Program and their presentations will provide a platform to discuss the latest
developments in basic science and clinical treatment.
The Conference will cover a pre-conference day, a two-day meeting and a half day anti-tobacco forum. Th e Scientifi c Program will feature basic and translational research, molecular diagnosis and prognostic factors, early diagnosis, targeted and individualized therapies, surgical and clinical management of lung cancer including radiotherapy and supportive care.
| PROGRAM OBJECTIVES |
- Review the new advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation in lung cancer
- Provide opportunities for the exchange of information between physicians from research centers in the lung cancer field
- Share and discuss recent advances in prevention, imaging, early detection and
treatment of lung cancer - Review advances in the molecular biology and pharmacogenomics of lung cancer and how they apply to personalizing medicine
- Discuss tobacco control methods being utilized throughout the world Evaluate results from recent clinical trials related to lung cancer and mesothelioma
- Review palliative care options for patients with lung cancer
- Support the career development of fellows and junior faculty with an interest in lung cancer
- Give the opportunity to Clinicians and other professionals not directly involved in lung cancer research to receive complete updated information on brand new achievements in the lung cancer area
- Direct access to world-renowned faculty
- CME accredited
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE |
Epidemiologists, Surgeons, Clinicians, Oncologists, Radiotherapists, Pathologists,
Basic Researchers, Nurses, Physiotherapists and other specialists related to this
pathology from Latin America and around the world are invited to attend this
Conference.
| CONFERENCE LANGUAGE |
The official language of the Conference is English. Spanish Translation will be provided for the Plenary Sessions.
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