Introduction

The Royal Colleges of Physicians of London has approved the Wales Cancer Conference 2008 for CPD accreditation: maximum of 11 external CPD points when attending the conference throughout.

Welcome to the Wales Cancer Conference.

Bringing together researchers, clinicians, nurses, policy makers and patients, this conference aims to promote the excellent research being conducted in Wales and to highlight issues relating to policy-making, resources and services for people affected by cancer in the principality. The importance of the conference is reflected in the commitment and support of the high profile speakers, all leading experts in their fields, secured for this event.

This event is jointly organised by the Wales Cancer Institute and the Wales Cancer Alliance.

The Wales Cancer Institute is a central partnership of collaborative research groups to increase the quantity and quality of cancer research in Wales, translating work done in the laboratories and clinical trials into new cancer drugs and new treatments

The Wales Cancer Alliance is made up of leading voluntary cancer organisations who wish to promote the best cancer prevention, treatment, research and care for people in Wales.