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AACR/IASLC Conference featuring Advocacy Sessions - January 8-11, 2012

General AACR/IASLC Conference Information

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Previous Events:

IASLC 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer, July 3-7 2011 -- Amsterdam, The Netherlands

In addition to all scientific sessions, advocacy specific content included: 

  • ADDARIO LUNG CANCER MEDICAL INSTITUTE SYMPOSIUM: The Way Forward for Molecular Diagnosis and Treatment in Lung Cancer. (Sunday, July 3rd.) More information.
  • Global Lung Cancer Coalition (GLCC) and Longkanker Informatiecentrum Mini Symposium: Lung Cancer - Effecting Change (Monday, July 4th)
  • Oral Session: Palliative and Supportive Care (Tuesday, July 5th)
  • Education Session: Quality Control and Concentration of Care (Tuesday, July 5th)
  • Smoking Cessation & Lung Cancer Stigma (Wednesday, July 6th)
  • Filmed Session of VitalOptions' Advocacy in Action Forum focusing on Lung Cancer Advocacy (Wednesday, July 6th)
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  • Nursing Related Oral and Education Sessions (Monday, July 4th, Tuesday, July 5th, Wednesday, July 6th)
  • Social events for interacting with international advocates, doctors, researchers and IASLC staff (including Opening Reception, Faculty Dinner, Gala Dinner, Coffee Breaks)

Please view the complete scientific program HERE.  If you were a registered delegate at WCLC 2011, the Virtual Meeting can be purchased for 40 Euro.  Please contact: WCLC2011-Registration@icsevents.com.

 

NEW! WATCH NOW as Executive Director, Dr. Paul Bunn discusses the World Conference on Lung Cancer and the important role of Advocates at the World Conference and in Lung Cancer research and treatment. 

 

 

 

IASLC Advocacy Forum (for U.S.-based organizations)

February 23-26, 2011
Santa Monica, CA

IASLC wants to thank the following organizations in attendance for their input on future IASLC contributions to ongoing advocacy efforts in the US.  The forum was designed to receive feedback from US advocacy organizations on how IASLC can collaborate with them and provide resources.  IASLC is also seeking input from world-wide advocacy organizations to expand the conversation and clarify needs and possible roles of IASLC across the globe in the advocacy arena.      

 

Lung Cancer Alliance                                                         

National Lung Cancer Partnership                                   

Lung Cancer Foundation of America

Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute                          

Uniting Against Lung Cancer

Lungevity              

Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation                                                                

 

If you would like more information on this and future advocacy-related events, please contact IASLC Director of Membership, Kristin Richeimer, at Kristin.richeimer@ucdenver.edu.   

NEW!

For the first time, the IASLC has five provided travel grants to help advocacy organizations attend the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer in Amsterdam. The deadline is now closed, but you can read more about this program here.