LONDON, October 3 /PRNewswire/ --
- Cervical Cancer is the Second Most Common Cause of Death From Cancer Among Women Worldwide
- Every Year Half a Million Women are Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer Worldwide
- Over 280,000 women Die From Cervical Cancer Annually
- Cervical Cancer is Caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) but can be Largely Prevented by Early Detection and HPV Vaccination
WHAT:
- The launch of the Women Against Cervical Cancer (WACC) Network, a new international network of voluntary organisations, institutions, NGOs and individuals committed to the fight against cervical cancer. Through educational initiatives aimed at health professionals and the general public, the WACC Network and its members will increase awareness of the causes of and preventative measures associated with cervical cancer.
- The WACC Network is being launched under the auspices of EUROGIN (EUropean Research Organization on Genital Infection and Neoplasia), the leading international multidisciplinary organisation involved in research, training, screening, prevention and information concerning genital infections, pre-cancers and cancers in women. Established 20 years ago, EUROGIN has identified an urgent need for a global network to provide education with a specific focus on women and the general public. The WACC Network will aim to deliver this through its WACC Forum, Education, Award and Survey activities.
- The presentation of the first-ever WACC survey results will explore the journey women take from initial cervical cancer diagnosis through to treatment, encompassing their educational quest and impact the cancer has on their daily lives.
WHEN: Wednesday 12 November 2008 TIME: 11.00 - 14.00
WHO:
LONDON, October 3 /PRNewswire/ --
Speakers will include leading experts in the field, global and European figureheads; representatives from distinguished stakeholders such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO); and celebrities.
WHERE:
EUROGIN 2008, ACROPOLIS Convention Centre, 1 Esplanade Kennedy, 06300 NICE, FRANCE: http://www.nice-acropolis.com.
To register and for further information, please visit http://www.eurogin.com/2008/wacc.
To register and for further information, please contact Katy Compton-Bishop on +44-(0)20-7462-8922 or at kcompton-bishop@ruderfinn.co.uk or visit www.eurogin.com/2008/wacc.
