{"id":252062,"date":"2025-10-01T08:12:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=252062"},"modified":"2025-10-01T08:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:12:58","slug":"leading-cancer-experts-to-convene-in-antigua-for-regional-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/leading-cancer-experts-to-convene-in-antigua-for-regional-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading Cancer Experts to Convene in Antigua for Regional Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some of the Caribbean\u2019s top health professionals will gather in Antigua this weekend for a high-level symposium tackling one of the region\u2019s most urgent health challenges\u2014cancer.<\/p>

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The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC)<\/strong> will host its Multi-Disciplinary Cancer Symposium<\/strong> on Saturday at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa. The event is expected to bring together oncologists, urologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, radiologists, surgeons, nutritionists, and nurses to share expertise and develop strategies to improve cancer prevention, treatment, and patient support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaborative Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SLBMC Marketing and Communications Manager Salma Crump<\/strong> said the symposium goes beyond academic discussion.<\/p>

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\u201cWe are building a collaborative platform where knowledge, innovation, and compassion intersect\u2014so we can make cancer care more effective, more accessible, and more equitable for our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

International Expertise, Caribbean Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The programme will feature presentations from leading specialists, including:<\/p>

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