8th international conference: primary therapy of early breast cancer, St Gallen, Switzerland, March 12-15 2003

Glen, H. and Jones, R.J. (2003) 8th international conference: primary therapy of early breast cancer, St Gallen, Switzerland, March 12-15 2003. Breast Cancer Research, 5(4), pp. 198-201. (doi: 10.1186/bcr611)

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Abstract

The International St Gallen Breast Cancer Conference concentrates almost exclusively on adjuvant, multimodal primary therapy for early breast cancer. Begun 25 years ago, this meeting was initially held every 4 years, but therapeutic progress, new strategies and provocative trials data have accelerated to the extent that conferences are now held biennially. The meeting this year was attended by almost 3000 delegates. Major topics included new prognostic and predictive markers in early breast cancer, the best use of adjuvant chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, and innovations in local surgery and radiation therapy.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jones, Professor Robert
Authors: Glen, H., and Jones, R.J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
Journal Name:Breast Cancer Research
Publisher:Biomed Central
ISSN:1465-5411
ISSN (Online):1465-542X

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