The Canadian Lung Cancer Conference 2016

B Melosky,C Ho

doi:10.3747/co.23.3193

Abstract

Each February, the Canadian Lung Cancer Conference brings together lung cancer researchers, clinicians, and care professionals who are united in their commitment to improve the care of patients with lung cancer. This year’s meeting, held 11–12 February, featured a resident education session, a welcome dinner, networking sessions, lectures, breakout sessions, debates, and a satellite symposium. Key themes from this year’s meeting included innovations across the care spectrum and results of recent clinical trials with targeted agents, immuno-oncology agents, and novel drug combinations.

Highlights

The 18th Canadian Lung Cancer Conference officially opened on 8 February 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly anticipated event, the clcco attracts lung cancer professionals from across Canada to review the latest advances in lung cancer research in a multidisciplinary setting
The conference has since grown significantly, and it is an annual national meeting that attracts more than 300 professionals, all with the goal of reviewing the latest evidence to improve the care of lung cancer patients

Summary

INTRODUCTION

The 18th Canadian Lung Cancer Conference (clcco) officially opened on 8 February 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia. First started in 2000 by Dr Charles Butts, the clcco consisted of only a small group of oncologists. The conference has since grown significantly, and it is an annual national meeting that attracts more than 300 professionals, all with the goal of reviewing the latest evidence to improve the care of lung cancer patients. With multiple trials reporting positive results in the preceding year, there was much enthusiasm and optimism at the clcco. What remains unique about this conference is the interdisciplinary nature of the meeting, which provides a platform for clinicians nationwide to learn and to collaborate

Training in Lung Cancer

Multidisciplinary Sessions

Breakout Sessions

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