4 February 2027 · World Cancer DayGrand Millennium Sulaimani, Slemani (Sulaimaniyah), Kurdistan Region – Iraq
Each track has its own chairs, invited speakers, abstract categories, and learning objectives. Click a track to explore its dedicated page.
Genomics-guided decisions for every patient
This track explores how molecular profiling, biomarkers, and targeted therapies are reshaping treatment decisions — and how precision approaches can be implemented in the region.
Harnessing the immune system against cancer
From checkpoint inhibitors to cellular therapy, this track covers the science and the practical management of immuno-oncology, including toxicity management and patient selection.
Digital tools transforming cancer care
A forward-looking track on machine learning, radiomics, digital pathology, and clinical decision support — with an emphasis on realistic deployment in regional health systems.
Personalized care, better outcomes
The track focuses on the latest advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of breast cancer, bringing together leading experts to discuss innovative therapies and multidisciplinary approaches.
From screening to targeted therapy
Covering the full lung cancer pathway: low-dose CT screening, molecular testing, targeted and immune therapies, and multidisciplinary thoracic care.
Multidisciplinary GI oncology
Colorectal, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancers — surgical advances, perioperative therapy, and regional screening priorities.
Leukemia, lymphoma & transplant medicine
Modern management of blood cancers: molecular diagnostics, novel agents, transplantation, and building hematology capacity in the region.
Women's cancer care across the continuum
Ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers: prevention and HPV vaccination, surgical standards, PARP inhibitors, and survivorship.
Every child deserves a cure
Childhood cancers in the regional context: adapted protocols, twinning programmes, supportive care, and long-term follow-up of survivors.
Precision radiotherapy for the region
Modern radiotherapy techniques — IMRT, SBRT, adaptive planning — and the roadmap for expanding radiotherapy capacity in Iraq and Kurdistan.
Surgical excellence in cancer care
From oncologic resection standards to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, this track addresses the surgeon's evolving role in multidisciplinary cancer care.
Detecting cancer earlier, preventing it altogether
Population-level cancer control: screening programmes, HPV and hepatitis vaccination, tobacco control, and early-detection awareness in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Caring beyond the tumour
Palliative care, pain management, nutrition, psycho-oncology, and survivorship — the essential pillars of humane, complete cancer care.
Challenges, progress & future directions
A dedicated forum on the state of cancer care in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region: epidemiology, infrastructure, workforce, access to medicines, and the roadmap ahead.
Submit your abstract to any track and be part of shaping the future of oncology in the region.