This course provides an overview of the actual approaches to detection and treatment of malignant diseases.

The take-home message is: Science is the key, starting from experimental investigations to be implemented in the oncology wards. Integrating translational research and clinical state-of-the-art interventions, this course addresses the open issues of today and tomorrow.

Basic knowledge of oncology - either from the academic or the non-academic background - will help the participants to fully appreciate the expertise of distinguished lecturers from the Medical University of Vienna.