Thursday, 28 August 2008 (10:30-12:00)

Developments in Scientific Evidence on Food, Nutrition,
Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer
Chaired by: A. Anderson (Dundee, United Kingdom)

• 10:30-10:45
  A New Methodology for an Emerging Field
  M Wiseman (London, United Kingdom)
• 10:45-11:15
  The Recommendations and what they mean for us
  H. Powers, J. Seidell (Sheffield, United Kingdom)
• 11:15-11:35
  Preventability of Cancer: What Can we Really Achieve in the Short and the Long Term?
  T Byers (Aurora, United States of America)
• 11:35-11:45
  Implications for a Global Strategy
  M Wiseman (London, United Kingdom)
• 11:45-12:00
  Discussion chaired by:
  A. Anderson (Dundee, United Kingdom)

Session sponsored by the World Cancer Research Fund

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Thursday, 28 August 2008 (17:00-18:30)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Selected Symptoms in Cancer Care:
The Oncology Nurse's Role
Chaired by: K. LeFebvre (Pittsburgh, United States of America)

• 17:00-17:40
  The Management of Skin Rash, Mucositis, Nausea and Vomiting
  P. Hallquist Viale (Saratoga, United States of America)
• 17:40-18:20
  The Management of Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Disturbances
  J. M. Brant (Billings, United States of America)
• 18:20-18:30
  Discussion chaired by:
  K. LeFebvre (Pittsburgh, United States of America)

Session supported and developed by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

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Friday, 29 August 2008 (17:00-18:30)

Prevention - from Research to Practice
Chaired by: L. Messer - CCS - (Sooke, Canada)

• 17:00-17:05
  Overview - Prevention in Canada
  L. Messer - CCS - (Sooke, Canada)
• 17:05-17:15
  Research: Leadership Fund - Prevention Initiative
  B. Whylie (Toronto, Canada)
• 17:15-17:25
  Policy: Moving Evidence to Action to Improve the Health of Canadians
  R. Cameron (Waterloo, Canada)
• 17:25-17:35
  Policy: Knowledge Exchange Network - Linking Policy Makers and Practice
  L. Plett (Manitoba, Canada)
• 17:35-17:45
  Advocacy: Tobacco Control - Lessons Learned
  R. Cunningham (Ottawa, Canada)
• 17:45-17:55
  Advocacy: Environmental Carcinogens - Finding the Balance
  P. Lapierre (Totonto, Canada)
• 17:55-18:05
  Advocacy: Colorectal Cancer Screening - Mobilizing Efforts
  S. Leonard (Toronto, Canada)
• 18:05-18:15
  Practice: Communicating to the Public - Vitamin D and BSE
  H. Logan (Toronto, Canada)
• 18:15-18:25
  Practice: Community Development - Making it Happen
  B. Kaminsky (Vancouver, Canada)
• 18:25-18:30
  Questions chaired by:
  L. Messer - CCS - (Sooke, Canada)

Session supported and developed by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

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Friday, 29 August 2008 (17:00-18:30)

Building Cancer Control Capacity
Chaired by: E. Huerta (Washington, United States of America)

• 17:10-17:25
  The World's Growing Cancer Threat and the ACS Global Cancer Control Program
  O. Brawley (Atlanta, United States of America)
• 17:25-17:40
  The Distinct Role of NGOs in Building Capacity for Global Cancer Control
  G. Bontrager (Atlanta, United States of America)
• 17:40-17:55
  International Relay For Life-Fostering a Patient Advocacy Movement
  E. Fontham (New Orleans, United States of America)
• 17:55-18:10
  Engaging Strategic Alliances and Community Volunteers to Advance the Global Cancer Fight
  V. Wolf (Phoenix, United States of America)
• 18:10-18:30
  Discussion chaired by:
  E. Huerta (Washington, United States of America)

Session supported and developed by the American Cancer Society

Friday, 29 August 2008 (17:00-18:30)

Cancer Tales
Chaired by: T. Walker (London, UK)

Nell Dunn's play, Cancer Tales, tells the stories of the experiences of both those with cancer and their families and carers, at each step along their cancer journey. Through these real and personal accounts, the need for better communication between healthcare professionals, their patients and their families are clear. The Cancer Tales Workbook www.cancertales.org will provide an educational resource for healthcare professionals, to further develop their understanding of the emotional and psychological impact of cancer for patients, and to improve communication with patients, carers and families.


Session supported with an educational grant by the Lance Armstrong Foundation

Saturday, 30 August 2008 (14:15-15:15)

National Cancer Strategic Plans
Chaired by: S. Sutcliffe (Vancouver, Canada)

• 14:15-14:25
  Burden, Outcome Measures and Criteria for Success
  S. Sutcliffe (Vancouver, Canada)
• 14:25-14:35
  Influencing Policy and Increasing Government Resources: Status in Europe
  A. Adamou (Brussels, Belgium)
• 14:35-14:45
  Shaping Cancer Control in Asia
  M. Moore (Bangkok, Thailand)
• 14:45-14:55
  Status in Africa
  T. Ngoma (Dar El Salaam, Tanzania)
• 14:55-15:05
  WHO's National Cancer Control Programme Strategy and Latin America
  C. Sepulveda - WHO - (Geneva, Switzerland)
• 15:05-15:15
  Discussion chaired by:
  S. Sutcliffe (Vancouver, Canada)

Session supported with an educational grant by Public Health Agency of Canada (P.H.A.C)