Meeting Report and Abstracts
2008
Highlights from the 3rd Annual Ontario Thoracic Cancer Conference
Sample size: 150
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Author Information
Author(s): Dahele M., Ung Y., Bezjak A., Burkes R., Ellis P., Behzadi A., Solow H., Laffan S., Korec M.
Primary Institution: Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON
Conclusion
The conference highlighted advancements in thoracic oncology and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to improve lung cancer outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- More than 150 attendees participated this year, twice as many as participated at the inaugural meeting.
- Abstracts from trainees were submitted for the first time.
- Technological innovations in radiation medicine were discussed, including cone-beam computed tomography.
Takeaway
Doctors and researchers got together to talk about new ways to treat lung cancer and how to work better as a team to help patients.
Methodology
The conference included presentations and discussions on various topics related to thoracic cancer treatment and research.
Participant Demographics
More than 150 attendees from community and academic practices in Ontario.
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