The 2nd ESTRO Forum will feature new research results in clinical radiation oncology, radiobiology, physics, technology, and brachytherapy, presented by top doctors and scientists from all over the world working together for the benefit of cancer patients.
The conference is expected to attract 3700 delegates from more than 80 countries.
Here is a sample of the new results to be announced at the conferences (embargoed to time of their presentation at the 2nd ESTRO Forum):
- Can palliative radiotherapy help elderly patients?
- World’s largest study of new radiotherapy technique finds that it can reduce side effects after breast cancer treatment
- Can the lungs and heart be better protected during thoracic radiation treatment?
- How do doctors and mathematical models compare in predicting cancer patients’ outcomes and responses to treatment?
- New radiotherapy approach reduces symptoms of dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients
- Two landmark studies – EMBRACE and retroEMBRACE – report on using brachytherapy for treating cervical cancer.
To find details of the programme:
Visit the ESTRO web site: http://www.estro-events.org
Free media registration – on provision of bona fide press credentials
We welcome the media to the 2nd ESTRO Forum. All sessions are open to journalists and registration is free to bona fide journalists on presentation of official press credentials. A media centre with computers, printing, photocopying and free local and international telephone facilities and internet connections will be available. NB: the official conference language is English.
To register now: Download the registration form on the web site: http://www.estro-events.org/ESTROevents/Pages/2forummedia.aspx
If you are unable to attend but wish to receive media information on research being presented at the meeting, please indicate on the registration form and return it to Christine Verfaillie, email: cverfaillie@estro.org
If you wish to book accommodation, booking agents details can be found on:
https://events.kuoni-dmc.com/ei3/getdemo.ei?id=100107&s=_A6O0ZEPUE
Further information:
More details will follow in the third media alert in April. Meanwhile, for further information, please contact:
ESTRO Media Consultant:
Emma Mason, Tel: 44 (0)1376 563090,
Mob: 44 (0)7711 296 986
Email: wordmason@mac.com
