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Many developments in treatment options for GI cancers are being presented at various international congresses and keeping up with these advances is a challenge for the practicing clinicians. A need for specific medical education regarding the scientific results of the recent trials in GI cancer and the clinical achievements in treating this disease has clearly been identified.
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In cooperation with Dr. Matti Aapro and Eric Van Cutsem, there will be an international course specifically addressing the issues stated above.This course covering advances in GI cancer will be co-chaired by three Chairs: M.P. Lutz, M. Ducreux and A. Roth.
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Course Objectives
- To provide a scientific background with regard to the relevant disease areas
- To provide a scientific background with regard to available and emerging therapies treating the various disease stages
- To provide relevant information on side effects of therapies for treating the various disease stages
- To understand the recent clinical achievements in the field of GI cancer
- To facilitate the knowledge transfer from academia to the practicing oncologists to improve patient care and clinical outcome
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| Course Co-ordinator: M. Aapro & E. Van Cutsem |
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Chairs:
- M.P. Lutz
- M.Ducreux
- A. Roth
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