The American Association for Cancer Research hosting third annual international conference on frontiers in cancer prevention research

WHAT: To turn back cancer before it has a chance to take root and spread, scientists are increasingly turning their attention to new discoveries in cancer prevention. Leading experts from around the globe are gathering to share the latest research in this expanding and promising new field, with the hope this work will significantly reduce cancer incidence and mortality.

The future of cancer prevention relies heavily on:

identifying promising targets for drug development;

understanding how personal decisions are linked to cancer and identifying high-risk populations;

developing pre-clinical drug-testing models; and

tailoring prevention strategies to genetic profiles.

WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday, October 16 – 20, 2004

WHERE: Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, WA

AACR Press Room:
Location: Room 309, Third Level
Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Daily
Telephone: 206-219-4772
Fax: 206-219-4773
E-mail: communications@aacr.org
Press Briefing Schedule: These briefings are only open to members of the media.

Sunday, October 17th

Diabetes, Infection and Dietary Risks: 9:30 am – 10:30 am PST (12:30 pm EST)

Risks Linked to Prostate and Stomach Cancer: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST (2:30 pm EST)

Monday, October 18th

Antioxidants, Food Extracts and Prevention: 9:30 am – 10:30 am PST (12:30 pm EST)

Early Warnings & Diagnosis of Gender-Related Cancers: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST (2:30 pm EST)

Tuesday, October 19th

New Tools in Chemoprevention against Prostate, Colon & Skin Cancers: 9:30 am – 10:30 am PST (12:30 pm EST) -

SPECIAL SESSION: Panel Discussion on Vioxx: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm PST (4:15 pm EST)

The Vioxx panel discussion is not a press conference; this special session was recently added to the meeting's program. Moderated by Dr. John Potter, Chairperson of the Program Committee, leading researchers in the field will address the withdrawal of Vioxx from the market and the resulting implications on future preventative research and treatment programs.

Contact/Press Registration: Yarissa Ortiz/AACR
215-440-9300, ext. 101
in Seattle: 206-219-4772
ortiz@aacr.org

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