Skin Cancer Foundation

The 12th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin

The 12th World Congress on Cancers of the Skin, to be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 3-6, 2009, is an unparalleled opportunity for dermatologists, plastic surgeons and oncologists to meet, learn about and discuss the latest breakthroughs pertaining to cancer. Approximately 1,000 participants from all over the world are expected to attend this Congress. 

The Congress is sponsored by:

The Skin Cancer Foundation, Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology, Israel Cancer Association and The Israel Society for Clinical Oncology and Radiation Therapy

Topics to be covered include:
--Epidemiology of skin cancer
--Primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer
--Actinic keratosis
--Sunscreen and skin cancer
--Biology and treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer
--Skin cancer in organ-transplant patients
--Viruses and skin cancer
--Melanoma
--Cutaneous lymphomas
--Mohs micrographic surgery
--Spindle cell tumors of the skin

For more information, visit www.kenes.com/wccs2009

About Tel Aviv
Congress participants will be given the opportunity to explore Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv is Israel's largest city and biggest commercial center. It's a busy metropolis which invigorates its visitors with a unique energetic atmosphere, fun entertainment venues, shopping malls, exotic markets, non-stop active nightlight, golden beaches and restaurants.