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UICC World Cancer Congress 2006Bridging the Gap: Transforming Knowledge into ActionSaturday, July 8, 2006 –
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 |
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Abstract Submission Deadline is
Thursday, December 15, 2005, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (GMT 21:00:00).
Scholarship applicants are required to submit an abstract by
November 30, 2005.
Important Notice To Submitters! In order to make this the best conference for all attendees, the organizers of the UICC World Cancer Congress 2006 are seeking additional abstracts in the following two tracks. Their deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to January 12, 2006.
Building Capacity in Cancer NGOs
Introduction
The UICC World Cancer Congress 2006 invites authors to submit abstracts for presentation in all areas related to cancer control and organizational development.
Abstract Mission
It is the intent of the Congress organizers that abstract submissions complement the invited sessions by providing rich information on practical applications to help countries, communities, institutions, and individuals reduce the global cancer burden. Therefore, the Congress organizers are striving for geographic, gender, and income balance within the pool of accepted abstracts. Submitters are encouraged to build their submissions around the Congress theme, "Bridging the Gap: Transforming Knowledge into Action."
Submission Guidelines
Before you can finish submitting your abstract you must provide the following information:
- The title of your presentation
- If you selected a 15-minute or poster presentation, you must submit at least one learning objective. If you selected a 90-minute oral presentation, you must submit three (3) learning objectives. See guidelines for writing learning objectives.
- A conflict of interest disclosure and biographical sketch for the presenter(s). See education, professional experience, and conflict of interest disclosure.
- The body of your abstract, not to exceed 250 words.
- The abstract must include these: Objective, Methods, Results.
We recommend you first compose the body of the abstract in your usual word processing program. What you submit will be displayed online and will be included in the abstract book without editing. So use your word processor's spell checker and grammar checker to spot and correct any errors.
All submitters who are accepted must register and pay conference
registration fees.
No more than three abstracts will be accepted per primary author.
All abstracts will be peer reviewed and evaluated on their content quality, topic
applicability, and appropriateness. The final decision of acceptance will be made by the Congress Program Chairs and the Program Committee.
IMPORTANT: Residents of the 27 countries who participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) do not need a visa; however, they must have a Machine Readable Passport (MRP). Residents of all other countries will need a nonimmigrant (visitors) visa. Advance travel planning and early visa application are important, since visa applications are subject to a greater degree of scrutiny than in the past. Click HERE to learn more.
Presentation Options
Abstracts will be accepted in the following presentation options:
- Oral (2 separate choices)
- 15-minute presentation: This category has been designed for individuals who want to present the efforts of localized or limited scope projects. The primary author who chooses this category will be the only presenter during the 15-minute presentation, which includes Questions and Answers. Accepted authors in this category will be grouped with up to four other presenters in a 90-minute session. Conference organizers will attempt to group abstracts dealing with similar topics.
- 90-minute session: This category has been designed for large state, provincial, national, or regional efforts where an entire 90-minute session is needed to tell the story. The primary author who chooses this category must adhere to the following criteria:
- take responsibility for organizing the entire 90-minute session;
- include a minimum of two and no more than four speakers in the 90-minute session and list each speaker’s name;
- moderate the session.
- Poster
This category has been designed for individuals who feel that their effort or project requires a more graphic display and a venue where they can interact with dozens of individuals.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to provide all abstract submitters with an opportunity to present a poster even if their 90- or 15-minute presentation is denied.
Accepted presenters will be notified in February 2006.
The Congress planners have organized content into the following five tracks and their supporting sub-themes. Abstracts will be accepted in, but not limited to, these areas of interest.
READY TO SUBMIT? CLICK THE TRACK TITLE BELOW TO START THE SUBMISSION
Cancer Research, Detection and Treatment (Submission closed)
Emerging clinical strategies in cancer detection, management, and treatment that will identify the implications of translating new science into practice in health care settings worldwide
- Progress in Cancer Diagnosis, Staging, and Prognosis
- Progress in Multidisciplinary Cancer Treatment
- The Promise of Cancer Research
Public Health Prevention and Education (Submission closed)
Application of public health strategies in cancer control, from prevention and early detection through diagnosis and treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care
- Changing Behavior - Changing Environment
- Power of Screening and Early Detection
- Translating Knowledge into Action across Cultures
Cancer Supportive Care (Submission extended to January 12, 2006)
Nursing and patient care strategies that span the entire cancer experience with a focus on organizing supportive care programs, living with cancer, patient and family interventions, and patient advocacy
- Cancer Symptom Management
- Psychosocial Issues
- End of Life Care/Palliative Care
Building Capacity in Cancer NGOs (Submission extended to January 12, 2006)
Strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of cancer-related NGOs in organization, leadership development, governance, management, strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy
- Planning and Strategy
- Mobilizing Communities
- Organizational Development
- Cancer Information Service (CIS)
Tobacco Control (Submission closed)
Tobacco control strategies for governments and NGOs, including the latest methods to reduce smoking and to build community and national coalitions that will eliminate tobacco's effects on all citizens
- Advances in Lung Cancer Screening
- The Power of Clinicians in Society: Their Critical Role in Tobacco Control
- Prevention and Public Policy in Tobacco Control