Fourth European breast cancer conference

Brussels, 22 Jan 2004

The fourth annual European breast cancer conference will take place form 16 to 20 March in Hamburg, Germany.

The conference is described by organisers as 'unique in encouraging interaction between clinicians and patients in a partnership of equals.' The event is expected to attract some 4,000 delegates form 80 countries around the world.

The conference will aim to cover the spectrum of breast cancer, presenting the latest advances in fields such as:
- breast screening;
- breast cancer incidence and mortality;
- tailored systemic therapy;
- women at high risk;
- young women and the elderly;
- developing a joint European strategy against breast cancer.

For further information, please consult the following web address:
http://www.fecs.be/conferences/ebcc4/

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