The 8th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer

Last Modified: April 21, 2006

Conference Dates: June 28 - July 1, 2006
Conference Location: Barcelona, Spain

Sponsoring Group: World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer

Conference Web Page URL: http://www.worldgicancer.com/WCGI/

Topics Covered: Select the most appropriate detection, screening and chemoprevention methods for colorectal cancer; Determine the most appropriate surgical procedures for early stage colon cancer; Select the most appropriate adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatments for colorectal cancer patients; Comment on new agents in the treatment of colorectal cancer and the latest clinical trials results; Identify treatment strategies for rectal cancer.

Conference Objectives: Identify current controversies in the management of patients with gastric or esophageal cancers; Discuss current and new treatment options for patients with gastric or esophageal cancers; Discuss management of patients with cancer of the liver; Understand adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment options for patients with locally advanced and metastatic cancer of the pancreas; and more...

Who Should Attend: This Congress is specifically designed for practicing clinicians, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and clinical researchers who wish to review and update their knowledge and management of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. Other healthcare professionals may find this program beneficial. No specific knowledge other than a basic understanding of cancer and the digestive system is necessary to participate in this course.

Conference Agenda: Please visit www.worldgicancer.com/WCGI/ for complete congress details.

Registration Information: Registration is available online at /www.worldgicancer.org/WCGI/WGIC06/reg.html or by calling the registration department at + 1 (770) 751 - 7332.

Continuing Education: Yes