The team at Mesothelioma.com has compiled a comprehensive list of events related to mesothelioma and asbestos across the United States and around the world. Our goal in promoting these events is to raise awareness about mesothelioma and to generate support for research to find a cure. If you have an event that you would like posted on this page, please email us at [email protected].
Mesothelioma events nationwide have been impacted by COVID-19. Check back for updates.
Upcoming Events
Expert lung specialists will lead this two-day virtual course hosted by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Presentations and sessions will cover concepts in pathology for lung cancer, pleural disease and interstitial lung disease. Attendees will learn about multidisciplinary approaches to thoracic conditions, the most recent histologic concepts for diagnosis of lung conditions and research on targeted therapy.
When: 10/15/2021 – 10/16/2021
Where: Virtual event
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The 15th annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Symposium is being held virtually and in-person this year. Attendees will learn the latest research and information on multidisciplinary care for lung cancer. Experts in the field will lecture on immunotherapy, targeted therapy and more. Participants can also attend question and answer panel discussions.
When: 10/30/2021
Where: Hybrid virtual and in-person conference at the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA
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Each November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Research and advocacy organizations from around the world partner each November with the goal of improving outcomes for lung cancer patients. Throughout the month, the public can get involved by bringing awareness to cancers impacting the lungs and participating in fundraising events for research.
When: November 2021
Where: Everywhere
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hosting this virtual symposium on the latest cancer research. Experts from around the world will present the latest discoveries in translational research. Keynotes and sessions will cover cancer response and resistance to treatments, immuno-genetics, cancer progression and other topics.
When: 11/4/2021 – 11/5/2021
Where: Virtual event
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The 16th Annual New York Lung Cancers Symposium® has options for in-person and virtual attendance this year. The symposium is targeted at oncologists, thoracic surgeons, nurses and other health care professionals. Experts from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and other medical institutions will present the latest lung cancer information. Participants will learn about optimal approaches for early-stage lung cancer, as well as immunotherapy and targeted therapy for late-stage disease.
When: 11/6/2021
Where: Hybrid virtual and in-person conference at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, NY
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The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is hosting its annual meeting in a virtual and in-person format. Immunotherapy researchers will present on novel immunotherapy combinations, CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumors, the evolution of immunotherapy and more. Debates and panel discussions will also be held after the different presentations.
When: 11/10/2021 – 11/14/2021
Where: Hybrid virtual and in-person conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
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The theme of this year’s annual meeting will be “Paving the roadmap to impact survival outcomes and cancer care.” Attendees can attend presentations and question and answer sessions for specific cancers, including thoracic and lung cancers. There will also be the opportunity to participate in a special tumor board case presentation session.
When: 11/19/2021 – 11/21/2021
Where: The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA
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This two-day meeting will cover a variety of topics related to thoracic cancers. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive case discussions and educational sessions. Some of the topics that will be covered include multidisciplinary treatments, supportive care and screening guidelines for thoracic malignancies.
When: 12/2/2021 – 12/4/2021
Where: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, AZ
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This one-day interactive program will provide health care professionals with the latest clinical trial research and real-world examples of immunotherapy for cancer care. The program is directed toward medical oncologists, nurses and others who treat individuals with cancer. The program will explore research on novel immunotherapy regimens, strategies for immunotherapy management for solid tumors and predicting patient response to immunotherapy treatments.
When: 12/11/2021
Where: InterContinental New York Times Square in New York, NY
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