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The 2012 CDC National Cancer Conference will be held August 21-23 in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
The theme of the 2012 CDC National Cancer Conference is: "Uniting Systems, Policy & Practice in Cancer Prevention and Control." This theme was chosen to reinforce and reflect the need to:
- Explore the implications of a changing health system on cancer prevention and control and discuss how to prepare and maximize opportunities.
- Discuss impact of disparities on access and quality of cancer prevention and control with a focus on innovative systems and policies to reduce disparities.
- Share the newest innovations in research and technology regarding cancer prevention, treatment, care and survivorship.
- Highlight global cancer initiatives and discuss how domestic organizations can benefit from and contribute to meeting global needs.
- Discuss cancer prevention topics with a focus on primary prevention.
- Discuss and identify how to effectively address cancer survivorship across the continuum.
The overall objectives of the 2012 CDC National Cancer Conference are to:
- Apply strategies to expand and improve the role of public health agencies and practitioners in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation.
- Translate research to practice to improve public health.
- Inform and engage policy makers on key cancer prevention and control priorities.
In addition, CDC will hold ancillary meetings on Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
21 August 2012 (All day) - 23 August 2012 (All day) America/Los_Angeles