Europe's most important breast cancer meeting, the 3rd European Breast Cancer Conference

Europe’s most important breast cancer conference is taking place soon in Barcelona

3rd European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-3)
Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
19-23 March 2002

About EBCC-3…
- More than 3000 clinicians, scientists and patient advocates will attend.
- Presentations will review new developments in molecular biology, epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, psycho-social implications of breast cancer and quality of life aspects, the role of patient advocates and breast cancer support groups.
- Daily media briefings in English will focus on new research findings and also include controversial issues such as screening, and the Europe-wide threat to the future of breast cancer research. Briefings in Spanish will also be held.
-Cristina Hoyos, famous Spanish flamenco dancer, breast cancer survivor and advocate, will receive the Nathwani Prize during the Opening Ceremony. This prize is conferred to a person who demonstrated commitment to the humanities in breast cancer research, treatment or advocacy.
- Spanish opera singer José Carreras will offer a special recital on the occasion of EBCC-3 with benefits to go to cancer projects.

To find more details of the programme…
Visit the Federation of European Cancer Societies (FECS) website:
http://www.fecs.be/Conferences/ebcc3/index.shtml

Free media registration – on provision of bona fide press credentials
All bona fide media representatives receive free registration.
To register now: complete the attached form or register on the FECS website:
http://www.fecs.be/conferences/ebcc3/media.shtml At EBCC-3: registration will be available as of 19 March 2002, on production of appropriate credentials.

Assisting you in Lisbon…
-Comprehensive media facilities including a fully equipped media center will be available on-site.
-Opportunities for interviews with leading international speakers.
-Daily media briefings in English and two in Spanish. Briefings will take place in Palau de Congressos de Catalunya (Room A, Level –1).

BRIEFINGS IN SPANISH:

Tuesday 19 March (11:30-12:30)

Chair: Dr José Baselga
Dr José Baselga – breast cancer – where we are now. Highlights of EBCC-3
Mrs. Cristina Hoyos – The personal fight against cancer of this famous Spanish flamenco dancer who will receive the Nathwani Prize for her role as a breast cancer activist
Mrs Ana Fernandez Marcos – The psycho-social implications of breast cancer. The role of advocacy groups such as Europa Donna.

Tuesday 19 March (14:00-14:30)

Dr Rafael Salvador – Spain’s screening programme

BRIEFINGS IN ENGLISH:

Tuesday 19 March (13:15 – 14:00)

Special screening briefing – the controversy continues……

Chair: Dr Rafael Salvador
Dr Robin Wilson – screening – where we are now
Dr Rafael Salvador – Spain goes ahead
Dr Chris de Wolf – Switzerland holds back
Wednesday 20 March (13:15 – 14:15)

Chair: Dr José Baselga
Prof Jack Cuzick – prevention studies – new findings
Prof Mitch Dowsett – latest data on new endocrine agents
Dr Dana Leach – novel human DNA HER2 vaccine moves into patient trials
Mr Andrew Lee – lasers and sentinel nodes – study identifies novel way to detect cancer spread in lymph nodes
Thursday 21 March (13:15 -14:15)

Chair: Prof Felipe Calvo
Prof Peter Boyle – changing breast cancer trends – is it lifestyle and environment?
Dr Stephen Johnston – inhibiting enzymes in breast cancer – latest findings on novel targeted drugs
Dr Emiel Rutgers – intraoperative radiotherapy to control breast cancer – new results show promise for avoiding traditional radiotherapy
Dr Laura van ‘t Veer – results from novel microarray study - how to select patients for adjuvant therapy and prevent overtreatment

Friday 22 March (13:15 – 14:15)

Chair: Prof Michael Baum
Dr Ann McPherson – DIPEx– the world’s first database of individual patient experiences
Dr Ashutosh Kothari – breast duct micro-endoscopy – new tool for breast cancer diagnosis?
Mrs Maartje Hooning – long-term risk of second cancers after breast cancer treatment – new results from 3,900 patients
Prof Michael Baum & Dr Martine Piccart – the threat to breast cancer research

Languages
- Media center staff speaking English, Spanish and French.
-Press packs with the latest figures and research.
- EBCC-3 is held in English.

Accommodation
For hotel accommodation please contact:
Viajes Iberia Congresos
C/Fontanella, 21-23 4° 1a
E-08010 Barcelona
Spain
Tel +34 (93) 5101005
Fax +34 (93) 5101009
e-mail: congresos.barcelona@viajesiberia.com

If you are unable to attend EBCC-3
If you are unable to attend this important congress, a number of opportunities to report on the proceedings will exist.
- Daily news digests will be issued on the website
- Opportunities for telephone interviews with selected speakers
- You can request daily news by fax or e-mail

To receive additional information…
Return the registration form

Further information?
Please contact Maria Maneiro at FECS, Maria@fecs.be or tel. +32-2-7750207