The European Cancer Congress 2013 – The Largest Platform for Practice-changing Data in Europe

Abstract

17th ECCO – 38th ESMO – 32nd ESTRO European Cancer Congress, in Amsterdam from 27 September to 1 October 2013, will once again combine the united efforts of all partner organisations to continue positioning multidisciplinarity as the way forwards to best improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of cancer patients. The recognised multidisciplinary setting of the Congress, involving seven oncology organisations: the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO), the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) and the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE), will provide ideal surroundings for participants to leverage knowledge, promote education and build awareness about oncology – placing the patient at the heart of all efforts and discussions. Thanks to this multidisciplinary collaboration, oncology professionals and patient advocates alike are able to see and learn from the tangible benefits of cancer disciplines working together. Featuring the strongest and most forward-focused scientific programme to date, the 33 tracks span the entire oncology spectrum to showcase the latest developments in practice-changing studies of new and significant importance in oncology, guaranteeing a multiprofessional, multidisciplinary appeal. The European Cancer Congresses are the only multidisciplinary and multiprofessional educational meetings in oncology to take place in Europe – a fact that underpins the relevance, role and participation of each and every specialty in oncology.