ASCO - E.C.O. Joint Virtual Meeting on Inequalities in Cancer Care

European Cancer Organisation is proud to be joining forces with ASCO in organising a joint virtual meeting on inequalities.  This meeting is an opportunity for an international exchange on various issues relating to inequality of cancer care across Europe and the United States​.

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13 October 2021 15:00 - 17:00 CEST

Virtual Meeting
 

The two-hour meeting will bring together experts to exchange on a range of inequalities and consequential challenges in cancer care across Europe and the United States.

Our President, Matti Aapro will co-chair the meeting with Everett E. Vokes, President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

There will be opportunity for delegates to comment and contribute during an open discussion. You can read the full program below.

To register for this meeting, please click on the 'Apply for Registration' button, which can be found in the upper right corner of the event page.

 

Programme 

 

15:00-15:20 CEST (09:00-09:20 EDT)
Inequality Issues in Cancer Care from the US Perspective
  • Everett E. Vokes, President, American Society of Clinical Oncology 
15:20-15:40 (09:20-09:40 EDT)
Inequality Issues in Cancer Care from the European Perspective
  • Matti Aapro, President, European Cancer Organisation 
15:40-15:55 (09:40-09:55 EDT)
Open Discussion

15:55-16:05 (09:55-10:05 EDT)
Race Inequalities
  • Robert Greene, Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
16:05-16:15 (10:05-10:15 EDT)
A Europe Imbalanced by Cancer Care Inequality
  • Teodora Kolarova, Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
16:15-16:35 (10:15-10:35 EDT)
Socio-Economic Status and Race Inequalities
  • Sybil R. Green, Chief Diversity Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology
16:35-16:45 (10:35-10:45 EDT)
Open Discussion

16:45-16:50 (10:45-10:50 EDT)
Gender Inequalities in Cancer Care 
  • Hendrik Van Poppel, Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation
16:50-16:55 (10:50-10:55 EDT)
Ageing and Inequalities in Cancer Care
  • Nicolo Battisti, Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation 
16:55-17:00 (10:55-11:00 EDT)
Closing Remarks
  • Everett E. Vokes, President, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Matti Aapro, President, European Cancer Organisation

 

Speakers

  • Matti Aapro President, European Cancer Organisation, EU Cancer Mission Assembly Member
  • Everett E. Vokes President, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Robert Greene Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Teodora Kolarova Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Sybil R. Green Chief Diversity Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Hendrik Van Poppel Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Speakers

  • Matti Aapro President, European Cancer Organisation, EU Cancer Mission Assembly Member
  • Everett E. Vokes President, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Robert Greene Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Teodora Kolarova Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Sybil R. Green Chief Diversity Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Hendrik Van Poppel Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation
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  • Matti Aapro President, European Cancer Organisation, EU Cancer Mission Assembly Member Read Bio
  • Everett E. Vokes President, American Society of Clinical Oncology Read Bio
  • Robert Greene Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation Read Bio
  • Teodora Kolarova Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation Read Bio
  • Sybil R. Green Chief Diversity Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology Read Bio
  • Hendrik Van Poppel Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation
  • Nicolo Battisti Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation

Speakers

  • Matti Aapro President, European Cancer Organisation, EU Cancer Mission Assembly Member
  • Everett E. Vokes President, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Robert Greene Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Teodora Kolarova Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Sybil R. Green Chief Diversity Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Hendrik Van Poppel Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation
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Speakers

  • Matti Aapro President, European Cancer Organisation, EU Cancer Mission Assembly Member
  • Everett E. Vokes President, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Robert Greene Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Teodora Kolarova Member, Patient Advisory Committee, European Cancer Organisation
  • Sybil R. Green Chief Diversity Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Hendrik Van Poppel Co-Chair, Inequalities Network, European Cancer Organisation
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