Focus: This session will explore the latest developments in harnessing the immune system to fight cancer, including new immunotherapeutic agents and strategies.

Key Topics:

• Novel immune checkpoint inhibitors
• CAR-T cell therapy advancements
• Tumor microenvironment and immune modulation
• Immune-related adverse effects and management

Importance: Immunotherapy represents a major breakthrough in cancer treatment, offering hope for more effective and personalized therapies.

Speakers: Experts in cancer immunology and clinical oncology.

Focus: This session will address the inequalities in cancer outcomes and access to care across different populations, with a focus on socio-economic, racial, and geographic factors.

Key Topics:

• Factors contributing to cancer health disparities
• Strategies for reducing disparities in cancer care
• Community-based interventions and outreach programs
• Policy implications and advocacy

Importance: Identifying and addressing disparities is crucial for improving overall cancer care and outcomes for underserved populations.

Speakers: Public health researchers and cancer care advocates.

Focus: This session will provide insights into the latest trends and patterns in cancer incidence, prevalence, and survival rates, with an emphasis on global perspectives.

Key Topics:

• Trends in cancer incidence and mortality
• Regional and global variations in cancer types
• Impact of lifestyle and environmental factors
• Predictions and future trends in cancer epidemiology

Importance: Understanding epidemiological trends helps in planning effective cancer prevention and control strategies.

Speakers: Epidemiologists and global health researchers.

Focus: This session will highlight advances in cancer genomics, including the role of genetic mutations, gene expression profiles, and personalized medicine in cancer treatment.

Key Topics:

• Identification of cancer driver mutations
• Role of genomics in personalized treatment plans
• Impact of genetic profiling on prognosis and therapy
• Emerging trends in genomic research

Importance: Genomic insights are pivotal for developing targeted therapies and improving patient outcomes.

Speakers: Geneticists and oncologists specializing in cancer genomics.

Focus: This session will focus on the integration of palliative and supportive care in the management of cancer patients, aiming to improve quality of life and symptom management.

Key Topics:

• Pain and symptom management strategies
• Psychological support and counseling
• End-of-life care and decision-making
• Role of multidisciplinary teams in supportive care

Importance: Effective palliative care is essential for addressing the comprehensive needs of cancer patients and enhancing their quality of life.

Speakers: Palliative care specialists and oncologists.

Focus: This session will address the ethical challenges and considerations in cancer research and clinical practice, including informed consent, access to experimental treatments, and patient autonomy.

Key Topics:

• Ethical considerations in clinical trials
• Balancing risks and benefits in treatment decisions
• Patient consent and autonomy
• Ethical issues in access to emerging therapies

Importance: Addressing ethical issues ensures that cancer research and treatment are conducted with integrity and respect for patients’ rights.

Speakers: Bioethicists and oncology researchers