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15 January 2020

The Call for Abstracts is now open

Here is another chance to be part of the 2020 programme. You have until 31st March to submit an impactful advocacy report, a dynamic fundraising campaign or an innovative scientific study. We want to hear from you. By submitting an abstract you also have a chance to win an award. 

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15 January 2020

Preliminary programme released

The Congress preliminary programme is now available online.

What to expect at the World Cancer Congress 2020 in Oman
12 December 2019

What to expect in Oman

The 2020 World Cancer Congress is designed to help you and your team innovate, succeed, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing global cancer control environment.

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26 November 2019

Patient Group Pavilion - the call for contribution is now open!

The Patient Group Pavilion (PGP) aims to facilitate knowledge transfer and promote effective collaboration amongst patient associations and communities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

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6 November 2019

Call for sessions hits record high

The call for sessions closed on 31 October 2019, breaking the last record, with 323 session proposals received.

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28 October 2019

New sponsorship brochure now available

As a 2020 Congress sponsor, you will be associated with an award winning conference whilst enjoying high exposure and engagement opportunities with the global cancer and public health community.

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16 October 2019

2020 WCC registration is now open

The 2020 World Cancer Congress (WCC) is your opportunity to engage and get inspired, boost your career and be exposed to the latest developments in cancer control while connecting with health experts from all over the world.  

Agenda
17 May 2019

Mark your calendar!

KEY DATES TO GET ENGAGED
26 August – 31 October 2019: Call for sessions
12 June - 31 October 2019: Call for films
15 October 2019: Registrations open
15 January - 31 March 2020: Call for abstracts
 

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25 April 2019

The team of experts behind the 2020 Congress programme

An international committee of recognised experts have already kicked off the development of the 2020 World Cancer Congress programme.

A plenary session at the 2018 World Cancer Congress
20 November 2018

The 2018 World Cancer Congress report is now available

The 2018 World Cancer Congress Summary Report highlights some of the key sessions and events of the first Congress to be held in Southeast Asia.

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15 November 2018

Surveys - Winners of the prize draw

Delegates and exhibitors who completed the congress survey entered a draw to win a prize. Discover now if you are one of the lucky winners.

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1 November 2018

Plenary & Big Debate videos as well as Congress Photos now available

Video recordings from the Plenary and Big Debate sessions, as well as all photos from each day are now available for viewing.

C3 Prize pitches at the 2018 WCC
24 October 2018

Changing Cancer Care: Astellas Oncology C3 Prize

Date: 3rd October 2018 | Time: 15:20 - 16:50 | Venue: Conference Hall 3 – Three finalists were named for the Astellas Oncology C3 Prize in the challenge’s third year to pitch their ideas in hopes of winning the Grand Prize grant of $50,000 USD

Abstract hub
24 October 2018

Abstract Hub Day 3 - Advances in screening and early detection

Chaired by Ophira Ginsburg (New York University, US)

From left: André Ilbawi, Carmen Vallejo Auste and Filip Meheus
24 October 2018

Financing models for cancer care: What approach is best, and how can we protect patients?

Thursday 4 October 2018 – room 403

e-health and VR
24 October 2018

E-health: can virtual reality and other technology be used to reduce cancer disparities?

According to Dr. Sanjeev Arora “cancer is a disease of health inequity and disparity. The vast majority of patients will not receive best practice care”.

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24 October 2018

Embracing cultural diversity in cancer care

Chaired by Kevin Babb of American Cancer Society, this session brought unique and diverse cultural insights related to cancer care.

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5 October 2018

Has Time Come to Stop Investing in Chemopreventive Trials?

The final Big Debate of World Cancer Congress 2018 moderated by Meera Sivesothy with David Weller for the notion and Richard Wender against.

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5 October 2018

Save the date: 2020 World Cancer Congress in Oman

Mark your calendar for the next World Cancer Congress, which will be taking place from 20-22 October 2020 in Oman.

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4 October 2018

Giving cancer patients a seat at the Table

Individuals living with cancer and their care givers have social care needs as well as health needs. Most times, these needs are often inadequately dealt with by health professionals due to lack of specialist skills and capacity to manage these needs emerging needs.

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