Eventos y Workshops

5th International Cancer Control Congress

De 3/11 a 6/11 - 5th International Cancer Control Congress

Building on the achievements of the ICCC 1, 2, 3 and 4 the 5th International Cancer Control Congress will continue to raise cancer/NCD control awareness, promote knowledge transfer, support capacity building, improve participation and promote collaboration between organizations, institutions, policy, practice and civil society to enhance global control of cancer and non-communicable diseases. The themes of the Congress include cross-sectoral approaches to the control of risk factors for cancer and NCD’s, health system integration and coordination, alignment of population-health and medical practice and science to service, practice and policy (knowledge transfer).

The purpose of the Congress is to discuss ‘what would be necessary to convert our current knowledge of cancer control into directions and actions that will enhance population cancer and NCD outcomes?’ The current state of knowledge will be referenced in Congress pre-reading materials and through plenary presentation(s). However, the Congress is not about discussing current knowledge content, but rather about applying ‘what we know to what we do’. This may involve initiatives at policy legislation, system capacity and service provision, health professional availability, roles and responsibilities of partners and stakeholders, public and patient education and information, etc. – any and all of the above.


Local: Lima, Perú

The Congress will take place at the Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center from Sunday, November 3, 2013 to Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

Congress DatesThe Congress will start with an Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception on Sunday, November 3, 2013, followed by two and a half Congress days with Plenary Sessions and concurrent Workshops.

Congress Language

The official language of the Congress is English. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be provided for all Plenary Sessions.

Congress Vision

“International Collaborations” – create a global forum to share knowledge, experience, strategies, approaches, tactics and best practices that can enhance and accelerate the implementation of effective population-based national cancer control strategies and improve cancer control outcomes through the reduction in incidence, mortality, morbidity and improvement in quality of life.

Congress Purpose

Building on the achievements of the ICCC 1, 2, 3 and 4 the 5th International Cancer Control Congress will continue to raise cancer/NCD control awareness, promote knowledge transfer, support capacity building, improve participation and promote collaboration between organizations, institutions, policy, practice and civil society to enhance global control of cancer and non-communicable diseases. The themes of the Congress include cross-sectoral approaches to the control of risk factors for cancer and NCD’s, health system integration and coordination, alignment of population-health and medical practice and science to service, practice and policy (knowledge transfer).

The purpose of the Congress is to discuss ‘what would be necessary to convert our current knowledge of cancer control into directions and actions that will enhance population cancer and NCD outcomes?’ The current state of knowledge will be referenced in Congress pre-reading materials and through plenary presentation(s). However, the Congress is not about discussing current knowledge content, but rather about applying ‘what we know to what we do’. This may involve initiatives at policy legislation, system capacity and service provision, health professional availability, roles and responsibilities of partners and stakeholders, public and patient education and information, etc. – any and all of the above.

Who should participate?

The Congress in Peru, Lima is expected to attract more than 500 leaders and decision-makers from global and Latin American-Caribbean public health, clinical care and health research constituencies committed to defining, determining and implementing organized strategies to enhance population-based cancer control. Government and non-government cancer control practitioners, professionals, patients/advocates, researchers and volunteers will participate to learn and share experiences, tactics and best practices from diverse global jurisdictions. This global forum of health care experts, professionals and health system leaders will be sharing knowledge, experiences, strategies, approaches, tactics and best practices in clinical, hospital and community settings that can enhance and accelerate the implementation of effective population based national cancer control strategies and the evaluation of cancer control initiatives.