The 1996 World Conference for Cancer Organisations

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Purpose

Cancer is not just a medical or scientific problem. To defeat cancer will require widespread community involvement and good organisation in order to set effective and relevant policies, to secure sufficient funding and to reach the population with preventions early detection and cancer support programs.

Achieving excellence in the non-medical aspects of cancer is just as important as doing so in medical areas.

This conference is the result of a concerted international effort to meet the professional development and continuing education needs of those who work for cancer organisations such as cancer societies or leagues. It aims to meet the needs of both paid staff and those who serve voluntarily on governing boards or committees.

It will be the-first world conference designed specifically for cancer organisation personnel and those in government with whom they collaborate. The conference is part of the International Union Against Cancer's COPES Programme (Campaign Organisation Public Education and Service).

For information about the World Conference for Cancer Organisations, contact:

Dr. David Hill
Conference Secretary
World Conference for Cancer Organisations
Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria
1 Rathdowne Street, Carlton South Victoria 3053. Australia
Telephone +61-3-92791111 Fax +61-3-92791250

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