Event: 2nd Annual International Congress World Cancer Conference
Venue: Beijing International Hotel, China
Dates: November 20 -22, 2008
Tel: 86 21 2326 3680
Fax: 86 21 5375 0690
E-mail:register@ibcchina.com.cn
Weblink: www.ibcchina.com.cn/worldcancer

Asia’s prevalence of cancer deaths may climb 45% to 163 per 100,000 people by 2030, from about 112 per 100,000 in 2005. At that rate it would overtake the Americas, where cancer-related mortalities are expected to rise to 156 per 100,000 from 136 over the same period. Europe, which has the highest prevalence at 215 per 100,000, may increase by 9% to 234 per 100,000.

In China, the cancer rate was close to that of the US, Britain and France, which is much higher than its Asian neighbours including Japan, India and Thailand. About 80% of cancer patients perished from common cancers of the lungs, liver and stomach.

Related spending on prevention and treatment is increasing rapidly, presenting a critical challenge for public healthcare system. With support from the Ministry of Public Health China, the World Cancer Conference (WCC) was developed to bring international cancer expertise to Asia for top level knowledge exchange in the region.

On behalf of the organizers, Informa Healthcare & PMPH, IBC sincerely welcome cancer researchers, clinical doctors and medical professionals to this exciting meeting, to bring the latest medical science and research, understand new technologies in cancer treatment and improve cancer care in China & beyond.

We looking forward to welcoming you to Beijing in November. Cancer already kills more people worldwide than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined.