Introduction to Oncology: Focus on Solid Tumors Course 2017

Gain an introductory overview of oncology and and cancer treatment. Learn from leading expert specialists. Get expert information fast. Meet prominent cancer researchers and medical specialists in a multidisciplinary settings to assess treatment plans including immunotherapy for various tumors: breast, lung, colorectal, ovarian, upper gastrointestinal (GI), prostate cancer and melanoma. Sessions: • Cancer: Terminology and classification • Introduction to anti-cancer drugs and side effects including immunotherapies • New developments in cancer therapy • Introduction to the major tumor types: breast, lung, colorectal, ovarian, upper gastrointestinal (GI), prostate cancer and melanoma • Clinical trial issues in oncology