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. 2024 Feb:10:e2400018.
doi: 10.1200/GO.24.00018.

First Global Summit on War and Cancer: The Hidden Impact of War on Cancer-Urging Global Action for Change

Jemma Arakelyan  1   2   3   4   5 , Tatevik Margaryan  1   2   4   6 , Shushan Hovsepyan  4   5   6 , Maria Babak  1   3 , Elen Baloyan  2   4   5   6 , Gevorg Tamamyan  1   2   4   5   6
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First Global Summit on War and Cancer: The Hidden Impact of War on Cancer-Urging Global Action for Change

Jemma Arakelyan et al. JCO Glob Oncol. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

The 1st Global Summit on War and Cancer (GSWC) united leaders, medical professionals, policymakers, and advocates to address cancer issues in conflict zones featuring speakers from around 50 countries.

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Tatevik Margaryan

Employment: National Center of Ecology, Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center

Gevorg Tamamyan

Stock and Other Ownership Interests: Agenus

Consulting or Advisory Role: Luzsana Biotechnology

Research Funding: Agenus

Travel, Accommodations, Expenses: Agenus

No other potential conflicts of interest were reported.

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