Overview
International Congress for Lung Cancer
Program Director: Chandra P. Belani, MD, Miriam Beckner Professor of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Deputy Director, Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, PA
October 3-4, 2008,
New York Marriott Marquis Hotel,
1534 Broadway, New York,
NY 10036,
Phone: 212-398-1900
Target Audience
This symposium is directed primarily to medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, researchers and registered oncology nurses interested in new developments for treatment of lung cancer. No specific skill or knowledge other than a basic training in oncology is required for successful participation in this activity. Fellows, nurses and pharmacists are also invited to attend.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
International Congress for Lung Cancer is intended to provide comprehensive updates on biology, diagnosis, screening, and management of lung cancer. Paradigm shift in the treatment options of non-small-cell lung cancer and small-cell lung cancer will be discussed. This meeting will facilitate interaction among oncologists and researchers interested in development of novel therapeutics for treatment of lung cancer. In addition to multimodality therapy, adjuvant therapy and surgery, this symposium will present data of most promising emerging agents currently in development for the treatment of lung cancer. The format will include didactic lectures from known thought leaders, question and answer sessions, and ample opportunity for participant interaction with faculty. In-depth discussion of antiangiogenic agents, inhibitors of EGFR pathways and drugs that target multiple signaling pathways will also be given significant focus. Emerging data from ongoing clinical research will be presented.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe the current status of state-of-the-art therapies of lung cancer, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Define the current status of multimodality therapy in the treatment of localized and advanced lung cancer.
- Cite data from recent clinical trials investigating current strategies to treat small cell lung cancer.
- Outline the clinical data supporting the use of EGFR inhibitors in the treatment of lung cancer.
- Review agents that target angiogenesis, including the safety profile and efficacy.
- Specify the impact of multi-targeted kinase inhibitors in the management of lung cancer.
- Describe novel therapeutic agents that potentially improve upon standard chemotherapeutics.
- Cite recent data on surgical advances in non-small-cell lung cancer.
- Outline recent data from national and international cooperative group clinical trials.
- Describe how to apply information from clinical trials in the management of lung cancer.
- Define the importance of supportive care in the management of lung cancer.
ACCME Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and International Cancer Network. PIM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC Accreditation Statement
This educational activity for 9.75 contact hours is provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM).
PIM is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and will be mailed to you within six weeks.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by PIM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (ie, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Kamatham A. Naidu, prior to the live event at (972) 939-6206.
Jointly sponsored by
International Cancer Network
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine
Educational Grants
We are proud to acknowledge the following for their generous support of this activity:
Merck
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Imclone Systems
Pfizer
Sanofi-Aventis