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01 December 2019

Patient Group Pavilion – the call for submissions is now open!

The call for submissions to present a case study at the Patient Group Pavilionduring the 2020 World Cancer Congress is now open. 
 

The Patient Group Pavilion is a dedicated space that aims to raise the voices of patients and share experiences and learnings across patient support groups and healthcare professionals.

Showcasing your work at the Patient Group Pavilion is a unique opportunity to share your expertise with health experts from 130 countries. The discussions will highlight examples of effective approaches across the spectrum of cancer control that impact women, men and children with cancer, and their families and caregivers.
 

More details available on the Patient Group Pavilion page.

Submissions will be open until 15 February 2020,  guidelines are available here. Submitters will be notified of the outcome of their proposals between 18 and 31 March 2020 after a thorough review process undertaken by the Patient Group Pavilion co-chairs.
 

The PGP programme schedule will be available online as of mid-April 2020.

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Tuesday 28 February 2023

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