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YEREVAN, MAY 24, ARMENPRESS. The International Society of Pediatric Oncology SIOP Asia 2023 XV Congress in Yerevan has concluded.
SIOP President Guillermo Chantada said at the end of the event that the congress held in Armenia in May is the most successful congress he has participated in. He praised the organizers for taking into account every detail and that all conditions were ensured for participants.
Over 500 doctors, scientists and experts from the US, China, Japan, Russia, India, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Lebanon, Great Britain, Greece, Czech Republic, Sweden, Lithuania and other countries participated in the SIOP Asia 2023 XV Congress in Yerevan.
They were all united by the joint struggle against pediatric cancer and mission to save lives, desire to share modern treatment options and develop the sector.
Prospects of cooperation with many organizations were discussed. Many experts said they’d want to continue the treatment of their patients in Armenia and deepen partnership. Participants will be given 24 CPD credits by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – EACCME.
The congress featured a Survivorship Symposium, Cancer Predisposition Symposium and Immuno-Oncology Symposium, Psychosocial Symposium, Registry symposium, Surgical Treatment Symposium and Radiotherapy Symposium.
During the opening ceremony, renowned pediatric oncologist Lawrence Faulkner was bestowed with the Honorary Doctor title by the Yerevan State Medical University. The allogeneic stem cell transplant treatment option has been introduced in Armenia with Faulkner’s support.