Congress Information

The Accreditation Council of Oncology Europe (AOCE) has appraised and approved Perspectives in Lung Cancer 12th Eruopean Congress (Event Code: CME-0811) for 12 European CME credits. AOCE accredidation acknowledges the quality of the scientific programme and it's educational value.

The Accreditation Council is a multidisciplinary body of full time specialists practicing in the field of oncology and all recognized for their experience in education and expertise in their field.

Who Should Attend
This educational activity is intended for oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, medical researchers, physicians-in-training and other healthcare professionals interested and/or involved in the care of patients with thoracic malignancies.

Objectives
After successful completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Evaluate the use of at least two biomarkers to predict the effi cacy of EGFR-inhibitors, antiangiogenic therapies and antineoplastic agents in the treatment of patients with lung cancer
  • Describe the epidemiology of lung cancer in Europe and evaluate emerging screening techniques
  • Compare and contrast invasive versus non-invasive (MRI, CT, PET) procedures in the staging of lung cancer
  • Discuss surgical issues and controversies related to the management and treatment of thoracic malignancies
  • Examine the role of radiotherapy and emerging radiotherapeutic techniques in lung cancer
  • Translate the results of at least three recent clinical trials in lung cancer and incorporate them into clinical practice
  • Describe the role of at least three targeted therapies, specifi cally epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors, in the treatment of thoracic malignancies
  • Analyze current lung cancer research techniques and methodology utilized throughout Europe

Congress Location:
Lingotto Conference and Exhibition Centre
Via Nizza 280
10126 Torino, Italy

Congress Organizer

Imedex
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Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA
Tel.: +1 (770) 751 7332
Fax: +1 (770) 751 7334
Email: meetings@imedex.com
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