The annual American Society of Clinical Oncology Conference kicks off Friday, June 1, 2018. 

Every year, thousands of healthcare professionals, scientists, and investors assemble in Chicago to hear about the latest scientific breakthroughs redefining cancer care. Over the course of this five-day conference, hundreds of companies -- including Celgene (CELG), Gilead Sciences (GILD -0.47%), and Loxo Oncology (LOXO) -- will be providing much-anticipated pipeline updates and plenty of market-moving news. 

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An aerial view of Chicago's skyline.

Chicago, Illinois, home of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Conference. Image source: Getty Images.