The goal of the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting is to foster communication among oncology-related subspecialties and the exchange of a wide range of ideas related to cancer. ASCO's objectives are to advance the education of physicians and other professionals caring for patients with cancer, to support the development of clinical cancer researchers, and to facilitate the delivery of high-quality health care to patients with cancer. The 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting is designed to serve the respective interests of the Society's multidisciplinary membership, with education focused on medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.

With emerging educational and scientific advances, oncology is a field where patient care standards can change very quickly. Due to the high volume of literature and best practices information available, it is important that oncologists and other cancer care providers synthesize and digest the latest evidence based information applicable to their practice/research setting.

In an effort to meet educational needs based on this rapid exchange of information, ASCO is committed to disseminating the latest scientific findings in oncology and practice-changing advances in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

The Annual Meeting is designed for U.S. and international physicians and researchers involved in multidisciplinary clinical cancer care including, but not limited to medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; radiologists; and other translational-oriented laboratory scientists.

The Annual Meeting can also benefit nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other health care professionals involved in clinical cancer care and cancer research.

• Examine scientific advances that further enhance knowledge of cancer biology and pathogenesis;
• Incorporate knowledge gained pertaining to advances in clincal cancer research into innovative management strategies and trail designs to improve patient outcomes;
• Review recent and emerging data from key studies in clinical cancer research;
• Evaluate the role of new diagnostic techniques and therapeutic approaches as applied to the care and management of people with cancer;
• Implement clinical and scientific strategies designed to improve the quality of cancer care, as appropriate;
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and with patients regarding advances in clincal oncology science;
• Identify and utilize tools for cancer risk assessment and risk reduction based on the best available evidence;
• Engage in networking and collaboration among domestic and international oncology specialists and scientists.

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