The PRiCAN Symposium 2025, “Pioneering Primary Care in Cancer Research – Advancing Precision Prevention and Early Detection,” brings together the latest in cancer research with a focus on early detection and prevention at the primary care level. This event is crucial because it addresses the need for making early cancer detection accessible, which can significantly impact patient outcomes.
Our target audience includes healthcare professionals, researchers, policy-makers, and patient advocacy groups. The symposium will feature discussions, interactive workshops, and expert-led sessions on current research including pragmatic trials that are making improvements in cancer care within primary care settings. A notable session led by Ms. Carmel Geoghegan on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) underscores our commitment to incorporating diverse perspectives in cancer research. Other highlights include global perspectives on primary care cancer research from Prof. Jon Emery (Melbourne, Australia) and focused discussions on sustainable practices in cancer research, aiming to enhance patient engagement in cancer trials
We aim to not just share knowledge but to foster partnerships and dialogue that continue beyond the symposium. The findings and discussions from the event will be shared widely through a detailed report, aiming to keep the momentum going in integrating cancer research into everyday healthcare practices. This symposium represents an essential step towards better cancer outcomes by highlighting the role of primary care in cancer prevention and early detection.