Welcome Message Dear friends and colleagues, On behalf of the organizing committee, I am pleased to warmly welcome you to join the 22nd Asia Pacific Cancer Conference (APCC) to be held on October 31 to November 2, 2013,Tianjin, China. We have laid out a tremendous 2-day conference in which many domestically and internationally renowned experts will participate. The theme for this conference is Innovation and Development of Cancer Prevention and Treatment. The Scientific Committee is honored to attract such an extremely high-caliber and diverse range of speakers from around the world, which enables us to offer a program that we hope will attract, educate, and motivate delegates from all backgrounds. The APCC s objectives are to facilitate, coordinate and promote research on cancer epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as to contribute to the improvement and availability of cancer healthcare in the Asia Pacific region. Hao Xishan M.D., FACS Chairman, Asian and Pacific Federation of Organizations for Cancer Research and Control Chairman, 22 nd APCC President, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Tianjin is one of the four municipalities directly under the leadership of Central Government in China. It is a major international harbour on the western shore of the Pacific and a gateway to Beijing. Offering its splendid culture, beautiful sights and delicious cuisine, Tianjin is ready to welcome everyone who is interested in the 2013 APCC. I welcome you to take part in this wonderful event, and to obtain brilliant insights via sharing and exchanging ideas with your worldwide cancer control colleagues. I believe you will find this grand meeting compelling and informative. Meanwhile, I hope you will have a fruitful and impressive experience in Tianjin. I look forward to seeing you in 2013, Tianjin, China. Wang Ping M.D. Executive Chairman, 22 nd Asia Pacific Cancer Conference President, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital & Institute 1 - APCC
Conference Information Conference date: October 31-November 2, 2013 Venue: Renaissance Tianjin Lakeview Flagship Hotel Theme: Innovation and Development of Cancer Prevention & Treatment Official language: English Important Dates: Online registration open date: February 1, 2013 Abstract submission date: February 1, 2013 Travel grants application deadline: April 30, 2013 Abstract submission deadline: June 30, 2013 Early registration deadline: June 30, 2013 Regular registration deadline: October 31, 2013 Hotel reservation deadline: September 30, 2013 Conference Secretariat: Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Address: A-10FL No. 5 Lanyuan Rd. New Technology Industrial Park Zone, Tianjin, China 300384 Tel: +86-22-23359958 Fax:+86-22-23526512 Website: www.apcc2013.com E-mail: secretariat@apcc2013.com Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute& Hospital Address: Huanhuxi Road,Tiyuanbei, Hexi District, Tianjin, China 300060 Tel: +86-22-23537796 Fax: +86-22-23524155 Website: www.apcc2013.com E-mail: secretariat@apcc2013.com APCC - 2
APFOCC Executive Committee Members President: Xishan Hao (China) Past President: General Secretary: Ibrahim A Wahid (Malaysia) Jae Kyung Roh (Korea) Deputy General Secretary: Hideyuki Akaza (Japan) Committee Members: APFOCC Membership Cancer Council Australia (Austrialia) Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh (Iran) Soehartai Gondhowiardjo (Indonesia) Selvaluximy Ganesharajah (India) Kazuo Tajima (Japan) Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (China) Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (Hongkong, China) The Chinese Oncology Society (Taiwan, China) Indian Cancer Society (India) Indonesian Cancer Foundation (Indonesia) Indonesian Society of Oncology (Indonesia) Indonesian Radiation Oncology Society (Indonesia) Haematology Oncology & BMT (Iran) Japanese Cancer Association (Japan) Japan Cancer Institute (Japan) Kazakh Research Institute of Oncology & Radiology (Kazakhstan) Korean Cancer Association (Korea) International Health Relation, Department of Ministry of Health (Kuwait) Malaysian Oncological Society (Malaysia) B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital (Nepal) Pakistan Society for Cancer Control (Pakistan) Phillippine Cancer Society (Philippines) The Singapore Cancer Society (Singapore) National Cancer Institute (Sri Lanka) The Oncological (Cancer) Society of Thailand (Thailand) Invited International Speakers Jae Kyung Roh Secretary General, APFOCC, Professor, Yonsei Cancer Center (Korea) Mary Gospodarowicz President, International Union for Cancer Control(UICC) University of Toronto (Canada) Alan F. List President, H.Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (U.S.A.) Mohamed Ibrahim A Wahid Past President, APFOCC, President, Malaysian Oncological Society (Malaysia) Jan Buckner Mayo Clinic (U.S.A.) Local Organizing Committee Chairman: Xishan Hao Executive Chairman: Secretary General: Members: Ping Wang Ying Wang, Jihui Hao Qiang Li, Ming Gao, Qiang Zhao, Xiaoliang Zhang, Yuankai Shi, Wenbin Li, Yi Ba, Wenhua Zhao, Hui Li, Lijun Zhang Li Jia University of London (U.K.) 3 - APCC
AKAZA, Hideyuki Vice Secretary General, APFOCC The University of Tokyo (Japan) Margaret Foti C.E.O, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (U.S.A.) Webster Cavenee Director, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, San Diego Branch (U.S.A.) Kazuo Tajima Mie University (Japan) Carlo Croce The Ohio State University (U.S.A.) John Adler Stanford University Medical Center (U.S.A.) LEE Jong-Inn President, Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (Korea) Wei Zhang University of Texas M.D.Anderson Cancer Center (USA) Charles S. Cleeland The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ( U.S.A.) Rhee Changhun Korea Institute of Radiological Medical Sciences (Korea) APCC - 4
Program at A Glance Time 08:00-08:30 08:30-09:00 09:00-09:30 09:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-13:30 13:30-14:00 14:00-14:30 Thursday October 31,2013 Registration Friday November 1,2013 Registration Opening Ceremony Jin Po-Kim Lectureship Award Plenary Session Satellite Sessions 14:30-15:00 15:00-15:30 15:30-16:00 16:00-16:30 Gastrointestinal Cancer Head and Neck Tumor Hematology and Lymphoma Radiationtherapy Clinical Trial and Chemotherapy Translational Medicine 16:30-17:00 17:00-17:30 17:30-18:00 18:00-20:00 Welcome Reception -------- Asia Pacific Cancer Leadership Summit Scientific Program Plenary Session Concurrent Sessions Breast Cancer Session, Lung Cancer Session, Gastrointestinal Cancer Session, Head and Neck Tumor Session Interventional Therapy and Minimally Session, Invasive Therapy Session,Urological and Gynecologic Cancer Session Hematology and Lymphoma Cancer Session, Chemotherapy Session, Clinical Trial Session Translational and Individualized Medicine Session, Palliative Care and Nursing Session 5 - APCC
Saturday November 2,2013 Registration Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Hepatobiliary cancer Cancer Biotherapy Interventional Therapy and Minimally Invasive Therapy Gynecologic Cancer Urological Cancer APFOCC Executive Committee Meeting & APFOCC General Assembly Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Pancreatic cancer Cancer Screening and Prevention Nursing Nutrition Plenary Session Closing Ceremony/Young Investigator Award/Flag Hand-Over Ceremony -------- Oral Sessions/ Poster Sessions Asian & Pacific Cancer Control Summit: 12:00-13:30, November 1, 2013 Business Meetings APFOCC Executive Committee Meeting: 12:00-13:00, November 2, 2013 APFOCC General Assembly: 13:00-13:30, November 2, 2013 Social Events Welcome Reception: 18:30-20:00 November 1, 2013 Farewell Reception: 18:30-20:00 November 2, 2013 APCC - 6
Call for Abstracts General Information All abstracts must be submitted in English through Online Abstract Submission System by June 30, 2013. For those who have difficulty accessing the online submission system on this website, please contact the secretariat via e-mail at secretariat@apcc2013.com All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and reviewing results will be announced by emailing a notice of acceptance/rejection to corresponding authors. Instruction for oral/poster presentation will be sent to presenting authors of the accepted abstracts. Presenting authors must register and pay the registration fees before deadline Pre-registration to ensure the rights for the presentation. The accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Literature. All the attendees will obtain 6 CME credits. Instructions for Preparing Abstracts Please read the following instructions carefully before preparing your abstract. Abstract must be typed in English and saved in Microsoft Word format with the body limited with 500 words, graphs, tables and illustrations are exclusive. The text should be single spaced and written in point size 12, using Times New Roman font. The title should be concise and describe the research to be reported in point size 14 and be bold. Leave one blank line between the title and the name(s) of the author(s). Name(s) should begin with full first name, middle initial and last name. Underline the name of the presenting author of the abstract; otherwise the first author will be taken as the presenting author. Degrees and titles are not required. An acceptable structure of an abstract must consist of the following components. (1) Introduction: A statement of the hypothesis or research question (2) Method: An explanation of the study design and experimental methods used (3) Result: A concise summary of the major findings of the experiment or study (4) Conclusion: A summary of the overall findings and the importance of the study For detailed information please visit www.apcc2013.com. Travel Grant Application for Travel Grant The Organizing Committee will provide Travel Grants to 5 outstanding participants from low- and middle-income countries. Abstract submitters should be under the 45 years old at the time of application. The deadline of application will be April 30, 2013. For more information or to apply, please visit www.apcc2013.com. 7 - APCC
Young Investigators Award APFOCC encourages young investigators participation; An applicant for Young Investigators Award must: Be under the age of 45 at the time of application; Be the first author of the abstract and the presenter of either an oral or poster presentation; Be pre-registered for the Congress and complete the payment of registration fee before your presentation; The deadline of application will be April 30, 2013. For more information or to apply, please visit www.apcc2013.com. Registration Registration Fees Category Early Registration Deadline: June 30, 2013 Regular Registration Deadline: October 30, 2013 On-Site Registration Delegate USD 500 USD 600 USD 700 Student USD 300 USD 300 USD 300 Accompanying Person USD300 USD 300 USD 300 Delegate/Students Registration Fees Include: Allow to access all scientific sessions and social programs (opening ceremony, welcome reception, coffee breaks, luncheon, closing ceremony) Delegate bag and conference literature Accompanying Person Registration Fees Include: Social programs including: opening ceremony, welcome reception, closing ceremony and farewell reception Payment Method Telegraphic bank transfer Payment should be made by bank draft in US dollar payable to: Name: Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Bank: Tianjin Bank Jinhui Branch Account No. 104501201090034868 Note: 1. Please write with 2013APCC 2. Remittance must be arranged within 10 days after registration. Credit card: American Express, Visa, MasterCard are acceptable Cash: On site registration should be paid in cash APCC - 8
Official Receipt An official receipt will be issued upon payment of the registration fee. Please present the official receipt at the Registration Desk to obtain your official publications. Cancellation and Refund Policy Registrations maybe paid by credit card (visa or mastercard) or in cash (US Dollars or Chinese Yuan RMB). For all cancellations must provide a written request to conference secretariat. All refunds will be made after the conference. Cancellation received 3 months to the conference date: full refund Cancellation received 1-3 months to the conference date: 50% refund Cancellation received less than 30 days prior to the conference date: no refund Accommodation Hotel accommodation may be booked through the Conference Secretariat. The local organizing committee has negotiated special rates for delegates. Marriott The Lakeview, Tianjin Conference Venue Room Type Single Twin Room Rate (person) 738 rmb 850 rmb Address: No. 16 Binshui Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300061 Tel: +86-22-5822-3333 Crystal Palace Hotel Room Type Single Twin 15 min. walk to conference Room Rate (person) 558 rmb 600 rmb Address: No. 28 Friendship Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300061 Tel: +86-22-2835-6888 Room rates include breakfast, service charge. 9 - APCC
Post Tour 1 Day Tour Tianjin Tianjin is one of the four municipalities directly under the Central Government in China. The city is one of the biggest industrial and port cities in China and it is also known as 'the diamond of the Bohai Gulf'. Historical changes in the past 600 years have made Tianjian a unique city with a mixture of ancient and modern in both Chinese and Western styles. 2 Days Tour Beijing Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China.Beijing has served as a capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and scenic beauty. Tiananmen Square Covering 44 hectares in the heart of Beijing. It is the place where historychanging events and ceremonies occurred. Jing Yuan It is the heritage site under city protection and the important historic architecture under the special protection area of Tianjin. As a building where modern Chinese history comes to life, it archives the flow of time in its materiality. The last emperor, Pu yi had just left his unquiet life in this courtyard which was built in 1921. Tianhou Palace The only palace for Matsu, is a Goddess of sea for fishmen. Tianjin is the center of Matsu culture in north China. The saying of 'having the Goddess Temple first and then Tianjin City itself' proves the important position of the Matsu culture in the development of civilization of Tianjin. Ancient Cultural Street It is located on the west bank of the Haihe River, with Tianhou Palace as its geographical center. Although essentially a business street, it attracts tourists who come to see its special architectural styles, admire its classic cultural features, buy various folk crafts, and sample the delicious local Tianjin snacks. Forbidden City It is the Imperial Palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and, it is one of the largest, and certainly the most completely restored, ancient architectural complex in the world. Temple of Heaven It is decorated in blue, the color of the Heavens. The perfect harmony between the architectural environment and nature can be felt here; you might easily imagine the vivid spectacle of a great sacrifice to the Heavens for a good harvest. Badaling Great Wall It is a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization and a worldrenowned fortification. The Great Wall was first built in the 7th century B.C. and completed during the reign of the first Emperor of Qin. It was extended during the Ming Dynasty. Being one of the "seven wonders of the world", it has been listed as a world cultural heritage. The most famous section of the Great Wall is at Badaling in Yanqing County in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing city. APCC - 10
4 Days Tour Xi an Xi an ranks first on the list of the country s seven largest ancient capitals with a long-standing history and is known for being the capital city for 13 dynasties. Wild Goose Pagoda built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty, it is now regarded as the symbol of the ancient Xi an. The original function of this pagoda is to dedicate the Buddha figures, 657 kinds of sutras. City Wall Xi'an was originally a walled city, and even today the wall is considered a landmark dividing the city into the inner part and the outer part. Terracotta Warriorsand Horses Museum The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. It is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shanxi Province. Famen Temple The Buddhism Temple located around 120 kilometer west of Xian city. The temple is famous for housing the Buddhist relics of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. Huashan Mountain Huashan is one of China s most popular tourist attractions. It s appreciated for the beautiful natural scenery and the ancient Taoist temples, but Huashan is most famous for the dangerous hiking trail to the summit. 4 Days Tour Guilin Guilin is like a glittering pearl on a green carpet, the scenery here enjoys the praise of "top landscape in the world". Guilin is a world-famous scenic city, famous for its unrivalled karst landscape, exquisite mountains, limpid rivers, wired caves and beautiful rocks. Elephant Trunk Hill It gets its name because it looks like a huge elephant dig its trunk into the river. The hill is 55 meters high, 108 meters long, 100 meters wide and has an elevation of 200 meters above sea level. The Elephant Hill is regarded as the symbol of Guilin City. Reed Flute Cave It got its name because near the entrance of the cave, there are the reeds growing, which can be made into flute. Reed Flute Cave is on Guangming Mountain, which was originally called Maomaotou Moutain. Li River The Li River Scenic Area is the largest and most beautiful karst site in the world, like a bright pearl shinning among all the landscapes in China. YangshuoWest Street It is located in the center of Yangshuo Count. It was constructed during the Tang Dynasty. It was located at the west side of the county, hence the name West Street. The street is regarded as the foreigners street, and also is called as Global Village. Longquan Cave It is said that in the Qing Dynasty, a couple dug the cave and then became immortals in the shape of dragons. And the cave got the name for this story and the ever-flowing spring in it. 11 - APCC
General Information of Tianjin Tianjin is one of the four municipalities direct under the Central government. It situated in the eastern part of the North China, covering an area of 11,300 square Km. and with a population over 12 million. Tianjin is an industrial, commercial and cultural city with 600 years history. It is close to the capital of China, Beijing. It takes 30 minutes by fast train to get to Beijing. As a modern cultural metropolis, there are numerous tourist resources and a wide variety of scenic spots, such as Huanyaguang Great Wall, Ancient Cultural Street, TV Tower, Haihe River etc. Haihe River Currency The Chinese Yuan (Renminbi) is the official currency in P.R.China and acceptable at regular stores and restaurants. You can exchange the currency at the airport and local banks. Visa Attendees from most countries will be required to obtain a visa to enter the People's Republic of China; Attendees can apply for a Chinese visa through a travel agency or directly at the nearest Chinese embassy. If attendees apply for a tourist visa, which will allow you attend the conference and sightseeing, the 22nd APCC secretariat will not provide an official visa invitation letter. Business Hours Shops are generally open between the hours of 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Banking hours are between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m on weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Travel and Transportation The centre is greatly convenient to be reached by taking subway, buses and taxi. Tipping Tipping is not generally expected in mainland China. Most larger hotels and some restaurants charge a 15% service fee. Climate Tianjin possesses a semi-moist continental monsoon climate. November is cool with a mild and pleasant temperature around 10-15 degrees celsius. Century Clock Ancient Cultural Street APCC - 12
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Conference Secretariat Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Address: A-10FL No. 5 Lanyuan Rd. New Technology Industrial Park Zone, Tianjin, China 300384 Tel: +86-22-23359958 Fax:+86-22-23526512 Website: www.apcc2013.com E-mail: secretariat@apcc2013.com Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute& Hospital Address: Huanhuxi Road,Tiyuanbei, Hexi District, Tianjin, China 300060 Tel: +86-22-23537796 Fax: +86-22-23524155 Website: www.apcc2013.com E-mail: secretariat@apcc2013.com