We are looking forward to heading back next year with results from the first year of the campaign. The third AACR Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer will be chaired by Dr. Attendees were particularly interested in hearing about the campaign because they’re aware of this country’s low vaccination rates and high prevalence of virally-induced cancers. Prevention is one of the most powerful tools we have in combatting cancer and dozens of other deadly diseases that can result from our lifestyle choices.Ĭonference-goers were also excited to hear about Think About the Link®, the Foundation’s national education campaign to raise awareness about the link between viruses and cancer. The really exciting part? Talking to people who are typically focused on cancer treatments about prevention. While many larger companies had flashy displays marketing new cancer drugs and diagnostic tests to entice the crowds, we had our mission to stand out and a cause that everyone can get behind. While I manned the booth, a very diverse group of people passed by-some had heard of the Foundation and were inquiring about new grant opportunities and some were eager to learn about us for the first time. Physicians, researchers, pharmaceutical company representatives, nonprofits and other health care groups met up to discuss how they can work together to fight cancer.Įxperiencing ASCO from behind the booth was a very unique experience I got to sit back and let the attendees come to me. The size of the conference allows for a robust, well-rounded conversation from thousands of different people working in the world of cancer. More than 30,000 people attended the massive conference that took up 2.6 million square feet in Chicago. The US dominated 2010 sales with a market share of 38. The seven major cancer markets (US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and Japan) represented 79 of the 2010 global cancer market (43 billion). The Annual Meeting is one of the biggest conferences in health care and cancer research, and this year was no different. In 2010, the global cancer market was valued at 54 billion, with forecasted Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) growth to 81 billion by 2016.
Over five days, participants attend dozens of sessions focused on topics such as big data, clinical trial design, disparities, genomics, health policy and more. ASCO Daily News is the official conference reporter for ASCO meetings and symposia, providing high-quality, unbiased research summaries and oncology news to members and oncology health care providers. Cancer Program Accreditation: Central Component of Quality Cancer Care Cancer care over the last 50 years has evolved from being primarily focused on surgical procedures for local disease to a sophisticated, multidisciplinary approach to achieve the level of high quality care that is now available in the United States and around the world.
The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds an Annual Meeting every year to bring together oncology professionals from around the world to talk about the latest in cancer research.