CONTENTS
· Meeting Overview
· Invitation
· Faculty
· Scientific Agenda
· Registration
· General Information
· Hotel Accommodations
· Organizer

The World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Asian Perspectives is a new two-day scientific meeting designed to provide a detailed overview of the state-of-the-art in management of gastrointestinal cancer, to discuss current trends and controversies, and to identify significant developments which may lead to improved results. This congress is intended to specifically address the needs of the Asian patient population and will focus on the impact on clinical practice and patient supportive care needs.

The congress will feature world renowned key opinion leaders, including pre-eminent Asian medical and radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists and surgeons who will discuss esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, management of rare gastrointestinal malignancies, hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic & biliary cancer, and localized and advanced colorectal cancer. Highlights in upper GI cancer and colorectal cancer management from the ASCO and ESMO annual congresses and the World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer will be presented. The chairs, Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD and Yoon-Koo Kang, MD, PhD are internationally recognized as being among the leading experts in the field.

The World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Asian Perspectives is organized by Imedex, an industry leader in providing accredited continuing medical education services. With 20 years experience in medical education, Imedex is the creator and organizer of the largest and most important international congress on gastrointestinal cancer, The World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, now organized in conjunction with ESMO, the European Society for Medical Oncology. Imedex’s expertise is the field is evidenced by their many successful proprietary programs including the American series Perspectives in Colorectal Cancer. Attendees consistently rate Imedex programs as excellent in terms of scientific quality, execution and educational value.

Li-Tzong Chen, MD
National Health Research Institute
Taipei

Ann-Lii Cheng, MD, PhD
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei

Mario Dicato, MD
Luxembourg Medical Center
Luxembourg

Hwoon-Yong Jung, MD, PhD
Asan Medical Center
Seoul

Yoon-Koo Kang, MD, PhD
Asan Medical Center
Seoul

Sung Bae Kim, MD, PhD
Asan Medical Center
Seoul

Joseph WY Lau, MD
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin

Janet FY Lee, MD
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin

Sung-Gyu Lee, MD
Asan Medical Center
Seoul

Jin Li, MD
Fudan University
Shanghai

Wai Keung Leung, MD
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin

Brigette Ma, MD
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin

Toshirou Nashida, MD
Osaka University
Osaka

Enders KW Ng, MD
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin

Atsushi Ohtsu, MD
National Cancer Center Hospital East
Kashiwa

Takuji Okusaka, MD
National Cancer Center Hospital
Tokyo

Mitsuru Sasako, MD
Hyogo College of Medicine
Hyogo

Young Mog Shim, MD
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul

Si Yong Song, MD, PhD
Yonsei University College of Medicine
Seoul

Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD
University Hospital Gasthuisberg
Leuven

Simon Yu, MD
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin

Dear Colleague;

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the first congress of a new, exciting series focusing on the needs of the Asian patient population in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer – the World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Asian Perspectives.

The World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Asian Perspectives will center on state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment information in colorectal, esophageal, and gastric cancers, as well as exciting new treatments and approaches, focusing on the specific needs of Asian patients. Attendees will update their knowledge in the field, confirm their current practices and receive valuable take-home information for their clinical practice.

We are pleased to hold our first congress in Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, and the heart and soul of its politics and society throughout its long history. With an abundance of attractions, visitors will be delighted and intrigued as they explore Beijing’s ancient past and enjoy its exciting modern development.

The fields of gastrointestinal cancer research and treatment are constantly evolving, and there are many issues in disease biology, management, and research that are intensely debated among those involved in these fields. With an expert international faculty and a comprehensive program focusing on the multimodal management of gastrointestinal cancer, we know you will find the new World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Asian Perspectives, to be a valuable, world-class educational event.

Sincerely,

Chairs:
Yoon-Koo Kang, MD, PhD
Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD

Local Chair:
Anthony TC Chan, MD, FRCP

Friday, 24 August 2007

8:00
Welcome and introduction

Session I: Esophageal Cancer

8:10
Epidemiology and causes of upper GI cancer
Wai Keung Leung, MD

8:40
Surgery for esophageal cancer
Young Mog Shim, MD

9:10
Non-surgical treatment (chemo-radiotherapy) for esophageal cancer
Sung Bae Kim, MD, PhD

10:00
Break

Session II: Gastric Cancer

10:20
Diagnosis and endoscopic management of early gastric cancer
Hwoon-Yong Jung, MD, PhD

10:40
Surgical management of gastric cancer
Mitsuru Sasako, MD

11:00
Neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy for gastric cancer
Speaker invited

11:20
Chemotherapy of advanced gastric cancer
Yoon-Koo Kang, MD, PhD

11:40
Case studies
Yoon-Koo Kang, MD, PhD

12:20 Lunch

Session III: Management of Rare Gastrointestinal Malignancies

14:10
GIST molecular pathogenesis and target therapy
Toshirou Nishida, MD

14:30
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Enders KW Ng, MD

Session IV: Hepatocellular Carcinoma

14:50
Epidemiology and prevention of hepatocellular carcinoma
Speaker invited

15:10
Surgical management
Sung-Gyu Lee, MD

15:30
Non-surgical local treatment
Simon Yu, MD

15:50
Systemic treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Ann-Lii Cheng, MD, PhD

16:10
Break

Session V: Highlights from 2007 in Upper GI Cancer Management

16:30
The latest imaging techniques for upper GI cancer
Speaker invited

16:50
Highlights from the 9th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer and the American and European oncology society meetings
Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD

17:10
Are molecular targeting agents promising for upper GI cancer?
Atsushi Ohtsu, MD

17:30
Adjourn

Saturday, 25 August 2007

8:30
Welcome

Session VI: Pancreatic & Biliary Cancer

8:40
Detection of early disease
Si Yong Song, MD, PhD

9:00
Surgical management of pancreatic cancer
Joseph WY Lau, MD

9:20
Adjuvant treatment of pancreatic cancer
Speaker invited

9:40
Treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer
Jin Li, MD

10:00
Biliary tract cancer
Takuji Okusaka, MD

10:30
Break

Session VII: Localized Colorectal Cancer

11:00
Surgical management of rectal cancer
Janet FY Lee, MD

11:20
The role of EGFR inhibitors in first-line therapy of colorectal cancer
Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD

11:40
Adjuvant treatment of colon cancer
Anthony TC Chan, MD, FRCP

12:00
Lunch

Session VIII: Advanced Colorectal Cancer

13:30
Treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
Speaker invited

13:50
What is the role of oral fluoropyrimidines?
Atsushi Ohtsu, MD

14:10
What is the optimal combination treatment?
Li-Tzong Chen, MD

14:30
What is the impact of the biologicals?
Brigette Ma, MD

14:50
Break

Session IX: Highlights from 2007 in Colorectal Cancer Management

15:10
The latest imaging techniques for colorectal cancer
Speaker invited

15:30
Highlights from the 9th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer and the American and European oncology society meetings
Mario Dicato, MD

15:50
Do molecular markers have an impact on the management of patients with colorectal cancer?
Mario Dicato, MD

16:10
Adjourn

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REGISTRATION FEES
Physicians
Discounted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 225 USD
If payment received by 9 August 2007

Full/Onsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 325 USD
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Congress Location and Registration
China World Hotel
No. 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Beijing 10004, China
Tel.: + 86 10 6505 2266
Fax: +86 10 6505 3163
www.shangri-la.com

The Registration and Information Desk will be staffed:
Thursday, 24 August 2007: . . . . . . . . . 7:00 – 17:30
Friday, 25 August 2007: . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 – 16:00

China World Hotel
No. 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing 10004, China
Tel.: + 86 10 6505 2266, Fax: +86 10 6505 3163
www.shangri-la.com

Ideally located in the heart of Beijing’s diplomatic and business district, the 716-room Shangri-La’s China World Hotel is the leading address for distinguished business and government leaders as well as discerning travellers visiting the capital of China. Fully renovated in 2003, the award-winning hotel with its highly acclaimed restaurants and one of the largest conferences and meetings facilities in Beijing, stands tall over the majestic China World Trade Centre complex, including the China World Exhibition Centre and shopping mall, home to global luxury brands.

For the convenience of attendees, a limited number of rooms have been reserved until 5 August 2007 at a discounted rate of CNY1850.00, single occupancy or CNY 2050.00, double occupancy, plus tax, currently at 15%. This rate includes daily buffet breakfast. This rate is not guaranteed outside the congress dates or after 5 August 2007.

To reserve your room please contact the China World Hotel reservations department at + 86 10 6505 2266 or visit the hotel’s website at http://www.shangri-la.com/reservations/booking/en/index.aspx. To receive the group rate, callers must identify themselves as being with the World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer group. Internet users must enter the meeting promotional code: Edu220807. Reservation requests received after 5 August 2007 may not be guaranteed the group rate.

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