Hollywood, FL— New research on the rapidly advancing field of molecular cancer markers was released today in advance of the second Annual Meeting on Molecular Markers in Cancer, being held October 30-November 1 in Hollywood, FL. The meeting is co-sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the National Cancer Institute and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer.
Alexandria, VA— Organizers of the 2008 Annual Meeting on Molecular Markers in Cancer today announced the winners of the Symposium Merit Awards. Nineteen physicians-in-training will receive funding to assist with their travel to attend the meeting, to be held October 30 – November 1 in Hollywood, FL.
Alexandria, Va. – Researchers will discuss molecular markers’ potential to further improve and personalize the treatment of people with cancer during an embargoed presscast (press briefing via live webcast) on October 28, 2008, at 12:00 PM (EDT), in advance of the 2008 Annual Meeting on Molecular Markers in Cancer.
Alexandria, VA - The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has joined forces with current and former Olympic Champions to raise awareness of cancer and inspire people to learn more about early detection, prevention, and advances in cancer care and treatment. The initiative, in conjunction with The 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars, aims to encourage people to seek credible and reliable information on ASCO's premiere patient website, Cancer.Net.
Alexandria, VA - The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has joined forces with current and former Olympic champions to raise awareness of women's cancers and inspire people to learn more about early detection, prevention, and advances in cancer care and treatment. The initiative, Frosted Pink with a Twist, selected ASCO's consumer website Cancer.Net, as the campaign's cancer information resource. This show will air Sunday, October 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET on ABC.
Alexandria, VA —The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure are launching the Komen/ASCO Diversity in Oncology Initiative, a first-of-its-kind program to diversify the population of oncologists practicing in the United States and also improve access to and quality of cancer care for people living in medically underserved areas.
Alexandria, VA — The Alliance for Childhood Cancer, made up of more than 20 national patient advocacy groups and professional medical and scientific organizations, held a reception to honor Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-OH) for her leadership and commitment to the needs of children affected by cancer.
Washington, DC— New research on breast cancer treatment, detection and disparities in care were released today in advance of the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium, being held September 5-7, 2008, at the Washington Hilton.
Alexandria, VA—Organizers of the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium today announced the winners of the Symposium Merit Awards. Fourteen physicians-in-training will receive funding to assist with their travel to attend the Symposium, to be held September 5-7 in Washington, DC.
Alexandria, VA – Researchers will discuss new findings on breast cancer screening, treatment and disparities in care during an embargoed presscast (press briefing via live webcast) on September 3, 2008, at 11:00 AM (EDT), in advance of the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium. Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and advocates, is the primary supporter of the meeting.
