International Lung Cancer Congress 2011

The 12th International Lung Cancer Congress is designed to provide participants with an update on advances in lung cancer research and therapy, including biology, pathology, screening, staging, personalized therapy, maintenance therapy, novel agents, and ongoing research in Cooperative Groups. Bringing key data from international oncology conferences to participants, the congress will emphasize the importance of personalized therapy and address other current topics of interest. State-of-the-art treatment for early-stage locally advanced and metastatic lung cancer will be discussed. In addition to non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the congress will address therapy for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and mesothelioma. A regular feature of the International Lung Cancer Congress is an update of research efforts from major Cooperative Groups from the United States, Europe, and Asia. The format of the meeting will include didactic lectures from internationally renowned leaders, debates and discussions on controversial topics, extensive panel discussions with case scenarios, multidisciplinary tumor boards, question-and-answer sessions, and afternoon translational workshops focusing on future strategies in development for the treatment of lung cancer.