International development

Teenage Cancer Trust’s groundbreaking conference is the only one of its kind in the world, focusing solely on cancer and the adolescent.

Teenage Cancer Trust organises and funds an International Conference for medical professionals every two years. The conference gives those working in the field of adolescent oncology an opportunity to keep abreast of developments in the field, and to share information and best practice.

Sixth International conference on teenage and young adult cancer

Taking place on 7-9 June 2010, London
We are accepting abstracts and delegate registrations for the conference. Documents and information on accomodation are in the documents below.

Teenage Cancer Trust is happy to organise visits to our specialist units for any delegates attending the conference. If this is something you are interested in please contact the conference organiser.

Download: Conference programme

Download: Abstract form

Download: Booking form

Download: Rates

PRESS RELEASE: Delays in diagnosis

Delays in diagnosing teenagers and young adults with cancer: patients and doctors need education and simpler referral systems - issued to the press in 2008

Want to know more?

Contact the Services team for more information about International development:
Tel: 020 7612 0370
services@teenagecancertrust.org

Or contact the conference organiser
Sam Greshoff, Organiser
Tel: 01227 733668
sam.greshoff@teenagecancertrust.org

Teenage and Young Adult Clinical Studies Development Group

In 2005 the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) set up a special Teenage and Young Adult Clinical Studies Development Group at the instigation of Teenage Cancer Trust and interested professionals from across the UK.

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