On 24 & 25 June 2011, europacolon and Global Colon Cancer will host the 1st European Colorectal Cancer Patient Conference in Barcelona - Spain.

This conference, ‘The Power of Patient Voice – The Challenges, Collaboration and Change!' will be held at the World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, Barcelona.

The aim of the conference is to inspire and motivate all attendees to further commit to advocating for equal access to high quality prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for all affected by colorectal cancer.

The conference will build partnerships and create stronger involvement of civil society in political decision making. It will impact in raising awareness of the need of National Cancer Plans (NCPs) and formal population screening Programmes. It is intended that the exchange of experience and good practice amongst all attendees will motivate and inspire increased advocacy and generate ACTION – The Power of Patient Voice. The full programme will follow shortly on this page.

We welcome patients, caregivers, clinicians, europacolon affiliate and associate members, health ministers and politicians to attend. The conference will provide a unique platform for cooperation and exchange of information between all parties.

For a sponsorship opportunities, please contact kate@europacolon.com for a sponsorship pack.

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