Programs & Events
Upcoming Events:
Zahra Breast Cancer Association Holds Monthly Lectures
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ongoing
Beginning January 4, 2010, Zahra Breast Cancer Association will hold monthly lectures to spread awareness about breast cancer. All lectures will start at 5 pm at the Zahra offices. Please call the offices ahead of time to reserve a seat at 01-4833652 EXT. 204
5th SEMCO - ASCO Conference
Gulf International Cancer Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE
February 25-27, 2010
The South and East Mediterranean College of Oncology (SEMCO) in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Oncology will hold a conference for oncology professionals in February. For more information, contact Professor Dr. Ahmed Elzawawy, President of the International Campaign for Establishment and Development of Oncology Centers (ICEDOC) and Director of SEMCO at ahmedelzawawy@hotmail.com.
27th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference
Miami, FL
March 3-6, 2010
The multidisciplinary Miami Breast Cancer Conference will bring together surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists to foster awareness of the state-of-the-art treatments in each therapeutic area and encouraging cross-team cooperation back in the clinic.
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Training Course
Atlanta, GA
March 6-7, 2010
The popular ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, worth 13.5 contact hours, provides the knowledge medical professionals need to administer these treatments.
Learn more about cellular kinetics, drug classifications, safe handling, administration, side-effect management, and patient education, using the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice as the course text. All attendees will receive their own copy of the guidelines—a must-have resource for any nurse who cares for patients receiving these treatments.
Once you successfully complete the course and a post-test, you’ll receive a provider card indicating you have the knowledge necessary to administer these treatments.
The Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course will take place prior to the International Society for Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC)’s 16th International Conference on Cancer Nursing (March 7-11) in Atlanta.
2nd Advances in Cancer Research: From the Laboratory to the Clinic Conference
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center
Dead Sea, Jordan
March 7-10, 2010
Under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein this innovative conference will provide an overview of the most cutting-edge cancer research in a variety of fields, including the tumor microenvironment, microRNAs, signal transduction, and novel therapeutic development.
Mother’s Day Mammogram Event
March 21, 2010
Cairo, Egypt
The Woman and Fetal Imaging Center is sharing the importance of early detection and encouraging women to get mammograms.
Initiative to Improve Cancer Care in the Arab World
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
March 23-25, 2010
This meeting is hosted by the National Guard Health Affairs jointly with the Arab Medical Association Against Cancer, in collaboration with other national and international organizations and entities.
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 101st Annual Conference
Washington, DC
April 17-21, 2010
The AACR meeting will focus on the theme of “Conquering Cancer Through Discovery Research,” by highlighting the best cancer science and medicine from institutions all over the world.
Oncology Nursing Society 35th Annual Congress
San Diego, CA
May 13-16, 2010
The single largest oncology nursing conference with more than 4,000 nurses assembled to learn the latest in their field and share experiences…
American Society of Clinical Oncology 46th Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
June 4-8, 2010
Thirty thousand cancer experts are expected to gather for the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The meeting is the foremost international gathering on cancer research, featuring more than 4,000 abstracts on advances in cancer prevention, treatment, and care.
Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure
June 5, 2010
Washington, DC
Join more than 40,000 runners and walkers for this annual fundraiser to benefit breast cancer awareness, research, education, and support programs. Register
4th Global Summit on International Breast Health: Optimizing Healthcare Delivery
Chicago, IL June 9-11, 2010
The Global Summit will provide a forum to examine and report on the effectiveness of breast health care delivery in diverse socioeconomic settings and to address how existing healthcare resources can most effectively be organized to improve breast health outcomes.