Media Invitation: 2nd ESMO Scientific & Educational Conference (ESEC), 2-5 June 2005, Budapest, HungaryMarch 14, 2005ESEC 2005 Highlights * The future in genomics and proteomics * Assessing risk in cancer patients * Avoiding side-effects of cancer therapy * Immunotherapies * Development of cancer-killing viruses * How communities can fight tobacco addiction * State-of-the-art oncology for various tumor types Some other special features * New and updated ESMO Minimum Clinical Recommendations will present a global overview on current ESMO clinical guidelines used in everyday practice. * An ESMO Handbook on Oncological Emergencies (the first in a series) will launch and be distributed to all oncologists attending the conference. * A keynote lecture on the status of oncology in Central and Eastern European Countries will address differences in cancer epidemiology. * A fourth ESMO Patient Seminar on cancer in Eastern Europe will be organized for local patients to meet international oncologists, as well as share and discuss experiences on available cancer treatments. * The second Young Medical Oncologists Masterclass will provide young doctors with an expert insight and valuable suggestions on scientific publications and research. * Oncology Highlights of the most important advances in cancer treatment presented at other cancer conferences. Scheduled Press Conference
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