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Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019
Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 on “New Frontiers in Cancer Combat” will be held at Centara Grand at Central World, Bangkok, Thailand from 8 – 9 August 2019, to honour Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol for HRH’s wisdom and gracious dedication in the field of oncology.
Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 will be organized by:
- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
- Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
- Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
- Faculty of Medicine and Public Health, together with Division of Research Innovation and International Relations, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy
As we realize, cancer is the leading cause of deaths in Thailand and increasingly affects both social and economic status of the country. In the past, treatment of cancer patients in Thailand has not been modernized up to the level of western countries. Advances in basic and clinical research in cancer have also been hampered by the shortage of qualified medical and research personnel as well as inadequate funding. To effectively manage such problem requires many significant factors, particularly, a strong leadership with clear vision, aspiration and ability to mobilize resources from the government and the private sectors for continued success of the operations for the benefits of Thai people.
Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol realizes the danger of cancer and its effect on society and economy of the country, especially the sufferings of patients and members of the family. To help alleviate the sufferings of Thai people, Her Royal Highness has initiated the establishment of the first comprehensive cancer centre in Thailand within Chulabhorn Research Institute to commemorate the auspicious 72nd Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The objective was to create an institution of academic excellence that can help train medical personnel to provide effective cancer treatment comparable to developed countries. The centre also houses cancer-related research such as translation research, clinical research and community research, leading to appropriate and modern diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer, with the principal aim of giving patients opportunity to become cured of cancer and improving the quality of life of patients.
The theme for Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 is “New Frontiers in Cancer Combat”. The scientific program will cover the following areas, including main congress, oral & poster presentation, and public activities as follows:
- Advances and application in molecular/genetics in cancer management/test
- Cancer management by multidisciplinary team approach
- Home chemotherapy
- Novel anticancer drugs (PD1, novel hormonal Tx,PARP)
- Pain management/End of life care/Supportive Tx
- Public health policy
- Quality of life
- Teaching medical student/resident
- AI helps doctor (data driven algorithms)
- New technologies in cancer surgery
- High cost drugs policy
- Update in imaging studies
- Common cancer (lung, liver, breast, colon, GYN, Prostate, kidney, ENT, Stomach, Esophagus, hematology)
- Public health sector activities
Objective and expected outcomes
The conference is held to honour the greatest wisdom and dedication of Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol in the field of oncology. Moreover, it is an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences on applied technologies in cancer diagnosis and treatment among medical & public health personnel, nurses, pharmacists, scientist, dentists, and medical students, both nationally and internationally.
Hopefully, the gained knowledge and experience from Princess Chulabhorn International Oncology Conference 2019 on “New Frontiers in Cancer Combat” will be very much beneficial for the improvement of cancer research and care towards better quality of life and longer survival of cancer patients in Thailand. Also, such gained knowledge and experience would be transferred to other colleges following the main aspirations of Professor Dr. HRH Princess Chulabhorn to help relieve the sufferings and burdens of cancer patients as a whole through cancer diagnosis and treatment that achieves international standards, with highly trained personnel and research of the most modern and up-to-date technology.
more information: www.pcioc2019.com
