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Memorial Cancer Institute’s Best of ASCO® Meeting, a program licensed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to present practicing clinicians, surgeons, radiation oncologists and other healthcare professionals with the most recent abstracts and guidelines presented at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. The goal of this educational session…
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Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series FLASCO is cosponsoring, COEDS (Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series) is a monthly series of meetings, each held on a Tuesday evening in Ft. Lauderdale, that focus on issues and updates in breast cancer. The audience is comprised of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, advanced practitioners, and nurses. Local and…
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Alexion invites members of the FLASCO society to a live webinar featuring Dr. Jeffrey Laurence. You will hear from this leading expert in aHUS discuss important new information on how to more efficiently and accurately diagnose this life-threatening condition, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
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Register Early! Florida Hospital Cancer Institute is holding its 6th officially licensed Best of ASCO® Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida.
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FLASCO Invites you to attend a FREE Living with Multiple Myeloma Educational Dinner Program for patients and their caregiver. Join us at the Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport in Tampa for an evening of learning and sharing, as you get to bring your questions to the experts in a relaxed dinner program setting. The goal of this treatment…
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The Annual Meeting brings together more than 30,000 oncology professionals from around the world to discuss state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies, and ongoing controversies in the field.
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Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series FLASCO is cosponsoring, COEDS (Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series) is a monthly series of meetings, each held on a Tuesday evening in Ft. Lauderdale, that focus on issues and updates in breast cancer. The audience is comprised of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, advanced practitioners, and nurses. Local and…
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Great Strides 2017 PowerPoints Click the speaker’s name below to access their PowerPoint presentation. Welcome – Wael K. Barsoum, MD, President Cleveland Clinic Florida Immuno-Oncology – Vamsidhar Velcheti, MD and Jeanelle King, PA-C Opioid Prescribing – Dennis Patin, MD and Janet Villalobos, ARNP MDS – Rami Komrokji, MD and Sara Tinsley, PhD, ARNP, AOCN Lung…
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FLASCO Invites you to attend a FREE Living with CLL Educational Dinner Program for patients and their caregiver. Join us at the Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport in Tampa for an evening of learning and sharing, as you get to bring your questions to the experts in a relaxed dinner program setting. The goal of this treatment…
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Program Overview: A clinical expert in cHL will provide new insights into refractory or relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). This slide-based presentation will: Provide an overview of cHL and review the role of the immune system in cHL Review clinical and safety data for refractory or relapsed cHL Discuss clinical considerations for appropriate patients with…
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Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series FLASCO is cosponsoring, COEDS (Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series) is a monthly series of meetings, each held on a Tuesday evening in Ft. Lauderdale, that focus on issues and updates in breast cancer. The audience is comprised of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, advanced practitioners, and nurses. Local and…
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FLASCO Invites you to attend a FREE Living with CLL Educational Dinner Program for patients and their caregiver. Join us at the Jacksonville Marriott on Salisbury Road in Jacksonville for an evening of learning and sharing, as you get to bring your questions to the experts in a relaxed dinner program setting. The goal of…
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Course Directors: Winston Tan, M.D.; Asher Chanan-Khan, M.D.; Nicole Gannon, P.A.-C.; Victoria Alegria, A.R.N.P. This course gives treatment updates in hematologic malignancies with a focus on the needs of PAs, ARNPs, and hematology/oncology nurses. The topics covered will include leukemia, myeloma, multiple myeloma, bone marrow transplant, toxicity, lymphoma, and challenging cases in hematologic malignancies. There will…
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This course gives treatment updates in hematologic malignancies with a focus on the needs of PAs, ARNPs, and hematology/oncology nurses. The topics covered will include leukemia, myeloma, multiple myeloma, bone marrow transplant, toxicity, lymphoma, and challenging cases in hematologic malignancies. There will be a unique opportunity for discussion with world-renowned cancer specialists.
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The Miami Lung Cancer Conference® returns for its 4th year, and will bring updates on the latest advances in current and future approaches for lung cancer treatment. This 1-day meeting will address immunotherapies and targeted agents both approved and in development, treatment for special populations, and a look forward from the experts. Use code ML17FLASCO…
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Call for Abstracts: The FLASCO Spring Session Conference Poster Session will provide an opportunity for presenting late-breaking results, on-going research projects, and speculative or innovative work in cancer research. Please contact assistant@flasco.org with your interest in displaying. Use Links Below For More Information and to Register: Meeting Announcement Spring Session Agenda Accommodations Member…
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Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series FLASCO is cosponsoring, COEDS (Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series) is a monthly series of meetings, each held on a Tuesday evening in Ft. Lauderdale, that focus on issues and updates in breast cancer. The audience is comprised of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, advanced practitioners, and nurses. Local and…
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This program is designed to provide education to APPs to ensure the latest research is translated into everyday practice. It will be presented in an inter-active setting, speakers will discuss patient care and management from a medical, surgical and radiation perspective. Topics will include Supportive Care Medicine, Breast Cancer, Radiation Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant,…
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FLASCO member, Dr. John Greskovich, invites you to attend the 2017 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Update. The goal of this course is to provide practicing physicians, residents, fellows, and nurses in medical oncology, otolaryngology, radiation oncology, and head and neck surgery with a contemporary update of management strategies of head and neck cancer using…
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The multidisciplinary Miami Breast Cancer Conferencemedical, and radiation oncologists, with the aim of foster® ing awareness of the state-of-the-arthas been bringing together surgical, treatments in each therapeutic area and encouraging crossteam cooperation in the clinic. Use code M17FSP during registration for $150 off the registration fee.
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100% Membership Partner Holy Cross invites you to 8th annual Oncology Symposium Holy Cross Hospital, in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, and FLASCO will host the 8th annual Oncology Symposium on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 8:00am-5:00pm. Join us at Holy Cross Hospital for an update on the latest advances in cancer research…
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TARGET AUDIENCE Hematologists-oncologists, oncologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and oncology nurses involved in the care of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Upon completing this activity, the participant will be better able to: Describe current and emerging treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Identify diagnostic tests included in standard AML panels, and the role…
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Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series FLASCO is cosponsoring, COEDS (Community Oncology Educational Dinner Series) is a monthly series of meetings, each held on a Tuesday evening in Ft. Lauderdale, that focus on issues and updates in breast cancer. The audience is comprised of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, advanced practitioners, and nurses. Local and…
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Now in its 21st year, the annual International Congress on Hematologic Malignancies®: Focus on Leukemias, Lymphomas, and Myeloma is designed to facilitate clinician application of the wealth of emerging data in treating hematologic malignancies, choosing appropriate treatment based upon patient and tumor characteristics, and applying novel management strategies to their practices to improve the care…
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Established in 2014, the Oncology Therapy Access Physicians Working Group is a home for oncologists interested in health policy issues relating to access to cancer therapies. Working Group members collaborate in the development of educational resources to be utilized in encouraging informed policymaking, while ensuring the physician’s perspective is shared as policymakers consider how to…
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The 16th annual conference is designed for oncology nurses or nurses interested in oncology at all stages of their careers. As front-line caregivers, nurses have a need to continuously update their clinical knowledge and a responsibility to remain current on alternative therapies, legal issues, and ethical challenges that affect their profession and their patients. This…
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FLASCO Invites you to join us for a FREE Breast Cancer Educational Lunch Program Complimentary Lunch Included FLASCO presents and treatment and care-focused conference for breast cancer patients and their caregiver. Topics will include: Metastatic Breast Cancer – The Disease Governers’s Proclamation Declaring February 2017 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Month Treatment Options – Working Together…
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The 13th Annual International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies® is a 1-day educational and scientific meeting that will focus on contemporary approaches in the management of melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies, as well as future directions in therapy. Use code ME17FLASCO during registration for $50 off the registration fee.
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For more information, visit : http://msbd.cme.ufl.edu
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During the last two decades the symposium has provided a unique educational experience for those involved in breast health care. The program is designed to offer pre-symposium workshops, plenary sessions, case presentations and panel discussions with active participation of the audience. The speakers are recognized authorities in their specialties, with experience in presenting the most…
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Please join us for an educational program introducing lawmakers to the cancer care community in Florida. The event will present a multifaceted perspective providing information from patient advocates, providers and the pharmaceutical industry. Select from the two options listed below: FIRST PROGRAM PRESENTATION 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM SECOND PROGRAM PRESENTATION 8:30 AM – 9:00…
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In Review Agenda Congratulations to Dr. Gerardo Colon-Otero for this year’s success at the Puerto Rico Oncology Summit! On February 3-4, I had the privilege and honor to attend and participate in The 7th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Summit. This education effort is sponsored by FLASCO and the Puerto Rico Oncology Society (AHOMPR). Excellent lectures…
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The conference will bring together experts in the developing Fields of surgical pathology, cytopathology, molecular diagnostics, and pathology for immunotherapy for a 2 ½ day program that will provide updates on emerging trends and biomarkers, as well as the latest on cytopathology and immunotherapy for various challenging cancers. The conference will feature: interactive presentations, break-out…
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LLS Blood Cancer Conferences are free education events for blood cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members and healthcare professionals to learn more about treatment options, emerging therapies, management of survivorship issues and LLS resources. FLASCO is co-sponsoring this meeting. For more information please follow this link or email Seth Berkowitz with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society…
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Highlights Understand Innovative Technologies in Radiation Oncology Evaluate Updates in Breast Cancer & Radiation Therapy Understand Nursing Perspectives for the Radiation Oncology Patient Analyze Radiation Oncology to understand its impact on the patient Discuss the role of Distress Screening in Radiation Oncology Understand Nutritional Considerations for the Radiation patient Discuss the Role of the Radiation…
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The 13th Annual Clinical Breakthroughs & Challenges in Hematologic Malignancies Conference is designed to present the most recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances and treatment options in hematologic malignancies to practicing hematologists, oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practice professionals and oncology nurses. This one-day interactive conference will cover Leukemia: AML, MDS, CMLand Lymphoma and Myeloma in a format…
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Topics of Discussion: Biomarker Testing in 2016 Liquid Biopsies: Emerging Role: NGS, RT PCR, DNA, RNA, CTC’s and more Targeted Therapies: EGFR Targeted Therapies: ALK Non-Driver Adenocarcinoma Panel Case Discussion 1: Adenocarcinoma Checkpoint Inhibitors Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Angiogenesis and EGFR Other New Therapies and Combinations (RET, BRAF, CMET, NTRK, etc) Panel Case Discussion 2: Squamous…
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Accomodations Agenda Member Registration Corporate Registration Application to Exhibit Hotel Information DEADLINE FOR ROOM BLOCK SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 Marriott Orlando World Center Hotel │ 8701 World Center Drive │ Orlando, Florida 32821-6358 Please call 407-239-4200 & refer to Florida Society of Clinical Oncology or follow this link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/1031 Book your group rate for Florida Society of…
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Learn what’s trending now in the fee-for-service Medicare program. Join First Coast Service Options (First Coast), your Medicare Administrative Contractor in Florida, for our upcoming educational symposium, Medicare Speaks 2016. The event occurs in Tallahassee on November 2-3. The event features 16 classes on the Medicare program focused on reducing documentation and claim errors, minimizing…
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CONFERENCE DIRECTORS William Caceres, M.D. Associate Professor, Internal Medicine Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Luis E. Raez, M.D., FACP, FCCP Director, Memorial Cancer Institute Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Florida International University Edgardo S. Santos, M.D., FACP Medical Director of Cancer Research Thoracic and Head and Neck Cancer…
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You are invited to attend a disease education presentation: The Evolving Science of Ovarian Cancer Broadcast Schedule October 26th, 2016 from 12:30PM – 2:30PM EST October 27th, 2016 from 8:00AM to 10:00AM EST November 8th, 2016 from 12:30PM to 2:30PM EST November 11th, from 12:00PM to 2:00PM EST Leading Ovarian Cancer experts present emerging science…
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Moffitt Cancer Center will host its biennial educational symposium Latinos y el cancer ® from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2016. The free event, which will be hosted in Spanish, will take place at the Vincent A. Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer…
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Join us at the 3rd Annual Personalized Medicine Conference: Getting Personalized Medicine to Work in Your Practice. The conference will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL. Personalized medicine in cancer is a rapidly evolving field and this conference will provide a broad overview of efforts to bring precision…
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TARGET AUDIENCE: New information regarding recent trends in oncology nursing, chemotherapy review and oncologic emergencies will be discussed. This course serves as an update for nurses knowledgeable in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy. No prerequisites required.
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The 2016 Immuno-Oncology Update+ The 2016 Immuno-Oncology Update+ is a one and a half day event being held Friday, September 23rd to Saturday, September 24th, 2016 in downtown Toronto, Ontario. The Congress will be chaired by Dr. Sunil Verma (see below for biography). This year’s program will cover a variety of important topics examining advances…
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A Complimentary Patient, Caregiver, and General Education Forum A VISION OF HOPE KIDNEY CANCER EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM JUDY NICHOLSON KIDNEY CANCER FOUNDATION GENERAL INFORMATION The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation presents A Vision of Hope Kidney Cancer Education Symposium in partnership with members of the medical community, our patient support group, patients and caregivers to achieve…
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Attend the 2016 ASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies to hear world-class experts in hematologic malignancies discuss the latest developments in clinical care, and learn how experts in the field treat their own patients based on the available data. The majority of the program content will be structured as “How I Treat” sessions on core malignancies,…
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FLASCO Board Member, Edgardo S. Santos, M.D., FACP, invites you to attend the 2016 Latin American Lung Cancer Conference (LALCA) August 25 – 27 2016 | Panama City, Panama | Contact: Pia.Hirsch@iaslc.org The 7th Latin American Conference on Lung Cancer will be held August 25 – 27, 2016 in Panama City, Panama. Lung Cancer is…
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This interactive one-day conference will cover various topics such as urothelial, prostate and kidney cancer in a format that includes plenary lectures, case presentations and discussions. Ample time will be available for networking. This conference is specifically designed for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, researchers, advanced practice professionals, oncology nurses and other healthcare professionals who are interested in this field. For questions or concerns, contact Gina.Woodward@Moffitt.org…
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Presented by: Institute of Oncology and Radiology, Havana, Cuba Chief Nursing Officer, Armando Moret, MSN, RN Christa Roe, MA, RN, BS, OCN Angela Leon, RN, BSN And Special Presentation by: Oncology Nursing Society President Dr. Susan Schneider, PhD, RN, AOCN, ACNS-BC, FAAN Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to: Compare/contrast…
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We are offering a total of 17 hours general continuing education of which 12 hours may be used for consultant education. The 12 hour consultant track will focus on the Management of Mental Health Disorders. Included will be the 2 hour Florida Board approved Reducing Medication Error and the 2 hour Florida Board approved Validation of…
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July 27th – July 30th at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, FL Course Directors: Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D., Steven Alberts, M.D., Ruben Mesa, M.D., and Joseph Mikhael, M.D. Course Description: This course is a comprehensive review of hematology/oncology that focuses on the clinical application of new research developments over the preceding year. Didactic presentations will be…
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July 22nd – 24th, 2016 [su_button url=”http://meccinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/113925_New-Orleans-BRO.pdf” target=”blank” style=”glass” background=”#0000ff” color=”#fafafa” size=”7″ center=”yes” icon=”icon: arrow-circle-right” icon_color=”#fafafa” text_shadow=”0px 0px 0px #fafafa”]View Brochure Here[/su_button] Hotel Information The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans 123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Website: www.therooseveltneworleans.com RESERVATIONS: 1-800-925-3673 ONLINE RESERVATIONS: www.therooseveltneworleans.com and enter the group code “SUM” on the reservations page.
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Save The Date! Presenter: Jane Clark, PhD, RN, AOCN, GNP-C Place: Mayo Clinic Florida, Kinne Auditorium Contact: Kathryn (Kathy) Whitson, Clinical Nurse Educator Hem/Onc/BMT 904-956-0387 Whitson.kathryn@mayo.edu for more information and registration details.
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2016 Best of ASCO Brochure from flasco_org
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Goal To educate pediatric nurses, social workers and other pediatric health professionals about the long-term effects of childhood cancer treatment. Target Audience Nurses, social workers, child life specialists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals at all levels, who work with childhood cancer survivors. Agenda 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 8:45 a.m. – 9:00…
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Florida Hospital Cancer Institute’s Best of ASCO® 2016 Annual Meeting Venue: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel, Orlando, FL. REGISTER NOW AT www.FloridaHospitalCancerInstituteEvents.com
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Join ACCC for an interactive webinar to understand key policies from the CMS proposed rule to implement the new payment system for physicians under Medicare Part B, including the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs). The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA): CMS Proposed Rule—What You Need to Know….
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Program Agenda Speakers Presentations Register Program The goal of FLASCO’s Outreach Program is to bring together cancer patients, cancer survivors, caregivers, oncology experts and corporate supporters to learn and exchange information on prostate cancer. The conference will help the patient and caregiver: Become educated about prostate cancer Understand the treatment options Learn how to participate…
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Register for the Annual Meeting of AfPA’s Oncology Therapy Access Physicians Working Group June 2-3, 2016 Chicago | Illinois You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of AfPA’s Oncology Therapy Access Physicians Working Group in Chicago, Illinois June 2-3. Established in 2014, the Oncology Therapy Access Physicians Working Group is a home for oncologists interested in health…
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This educational program for patients and caregivers will provide disease specific updates for patients and their caregivers about treatment options. A networking lunch will be provided and a presentation “Exercising for Health and Happiness During and After Cancer Treatment” presented by Stacy E. Cutrono, Ph.D., RCEP, Oncology Exercise Physiologist, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tracks Agenda…
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The 2016 Miles for Moffitt has a NEW DATE: Saturday, May 14! Please update your calendar! The 2016 Miles for Moffitt will be on Saturday, May 14! We have rescheduled Miles for Moffitt for Saturday, May 14, 2016 after discovering University of South Florida’s 2016 commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, May 7. We hope…
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Register today or email Alexa Smith at asmith@allianceforpatientaccess.org
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2016 FLASCO Business of Oncology Summit “Current Trends in Cancer Care” Gain cutting-edge perspectives on cost-effective, high-VALUE cancer care. Learn how transformations in healthcare POLICY will affect the care of patients. Examine how BIG DATA is defined at the patient, provider, payer, industry, and federal levels. Understand how CONSOLIDATION affects the patient, payer, community oncology…
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The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology is hosting a two day meeting designed for medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, residents and fellows that manage heath care for cancer patients. This conference will provide an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration among all professional health care teams with dynamic educational presentations…
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Take Charge of Your Career and Lead the Way for Your Nurse Navigator Program The roadmap for implementing a successful nurse navigation program begins with a solid education. Attend the 2nd annual Oncology Nurse Advisor (ONA) Navigation Summit—April 7-9, 2016, in Orlando, FL—and learn first-hand from experts on topics and issues directly impacting today’s nurse…
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NCCN 21st Annual Conference: Advancing the Standard of Cancer Care™ Registration Now Open! Click Here to Register March 31 – April 2, 2016 (Pre-conference programs to take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2016) The Diplomat Hollywood, Florida Overview The NCCN Annual Conference: Advancing the Standard of Cancer Care™ attracts more than 1,500 registrants from across…
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Capture the Moment Cancer Education Symposium: A Patient, Caregiver and Public Education Forum Saturday March 11, 2016 at The Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes from 7:00am – 6:00pm. This Mayo Clinic Sponsored symposium will feature an internationally renowned group of speakers that have been organized to accomplish two main goals. The first goal is to…
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About the Course The goal of this course is to provide practicing physicians, residents, fellows, and nurses in medical oncology, otolaryngology, radiation oncology, and head and neck surgery with a contemporary update of management strategies of head and neck cancer using a multidisciplinary approach. Lecture and panels will provide a forum for discussion of updated…
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ACCC 42nd Annual Meeting CANCERSCAPE March 2-4, 2016 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill Join the country’s leading multidisciplinary cancer care professionals in our nation’s capital at the ACCC 42nd Annual Meeting, CANCERSCAPE, from March 2-4, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Understand the latest changes in oncology care and keep your cancer program ahead of…
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FLASCO Rapid Integration Course for PAs and NPs in Hematology/Oncology The Goals of this meeting are to: Initiate and provide new live program for 10-15 new Florida PAs and NPs Create program including materials (written or electronic) that will endure with minor improvements each year Develop space on FLASCO website that will house link to…
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We are pleased to announce that the 8th Annual “Great Strides Together” PA/NP/RN/Physician Team Conference held on Friday, February 26th at the Moffitt Cancer Center was a great success! The Program Planning Team put together another outstanding agenda. This year’s overall theme was Survivorship: with a clinical team perspective. Presentation Topics were: What is Survivorship? Dr. Advances…
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JOIN US FOR A FREE CLL EDUCATIONAL DINNER PROGRAM Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:00PM—9:00PM Miami Marriott Dadeland Miami, FL [su_heading size=”28″]Bring Your Questions To The Experts[/su_heading] Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) presents a treatment and care-focused conference for CLL patients and their caregivers with Complimentary Dinner Included. Experts in the Field will…
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JOIN US FOR A FREE CLL EDUCATIONAL DINNER PROGRAM Thursday, February 11, 2016 5:00PM—9:00PM Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Tampa, FL [su_heading size=”28″]Bring Your Questions To The Experts[/su_heading] Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) presents a treatment and care-focused conference for CLL patients and their caregivers with Complimentary Dinner Included. Experts in…
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Save the date for 21st Annual Multidisciplinary Symposium on Breast Disease The program is designed to offer pre-symposium workshops, plenary sessions, case presentations and panel discussions with active participation of the audience. The speakers are recognized authorities in their specialties, with experience in presenting the most controversial aspects surrounding the spectrum of benign, premalignant and…
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Recent Developments and Controversies in Cancer Care The 6th Annual Puerto Rico Business of Oncology Summit Saturday, February 6, 2016 7:00am – 3:50pm San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Join us in sunny Puerto Rico for a one day summit to update hematologists, oncologists, nurses, physician assistants, and other oncology staff on issues affecting oncology practices in USA and…
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UF Health Cancer Center physicians will be joined by colleagues from other nationally known centers across the U.S. to bring you the highlights of the 2015 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This symposium is for the benefit of healthcare providers in Central Florida who are unable to attend the conference in San Antonio. For more…
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13th Annual Miami Cancer Meeting FLASCO members Drs. Luis Raez, Caio Rocha Lima, and Edgardo Santos invite you to attend the 13th Annual Miami Cancer Meeting, “New Horizons in Treating Patients with Cancer: The Saga of Personalized Medicine”. FLASCO members receive a 50% discount on registration. Please contact Teri Vals or Kim Heath for more…
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Join us at the Best of Radiation Oncology, 2015 This course will provide radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation physicists, nurses, and allied health professionals with current data and information that was presented at the 57th Annual ASTRO meeting in San Antonio on October 18-21, as well as other national meetings in 2015. By Attending, You Will Be Able…
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As a physician who recognizes the impact policy issues have on patient access to cancer therapies, we invite you to participate in the next meeting of AfPA’s Oncology Therapy Access Physicians Working Group on January 22nd and 23rdin Washington, DC. AfPA will covet the travel costs of participating physicians. Mark your calendar and register…
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Please join Moffitt Cancer Center for the 12th Annual Clinical Breakthroughs & Challenges in Hematologic Malignancies Conference on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Grand Floridian Hotel, Lake Buena Vista, FL. This one-day conference will cover various topics such as myeloid, lymphoid and plasma cell malignancies. Conference registration is now open. Please…
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JOIN US FOR A FREE CLL EDUCATIONAL DINNER PROGRAM Thursday, January 14, 2016 5:00PM—9:00PM Embassy Suites Downtown Orlando Orlando, FL [su_heading size=”28″]Bring Your Questions To The Experts[/su_heading] Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) presents a treatment and care-focused conference for CLL patients and their caregivers with Complimentary Dinner Included. Experts in the…
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57th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition December 5-8, 2015 Orlando, FL Download the Preliminary Program The American Society of Hematology (ASH) invites you to save the date for the 57th ASH Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. As the premier event in malignant and non-malignant hematology, this meeting will provide attendees with an invaluable educational experience…
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As FLASCO has shared, the FDA recently approved Cotellic™ (cobimetinib) for the treatment of people with BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma for use in combination with Zelboraf® (vemurafenib). With this approval, people with this type of deadly and aggressive skin cancer now have a new targeted option. Genentech would like to…
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Barbara & Marta – This is Our Story of Lung Cancer Survivorship
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A patient educational event for patients living with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) such as myelofibrosis (MF), polycythemia vera (PV), or essential thrombocythemia (ET). If interested, please register at the website listed below. Speaker: Emily Knight, RN,OCN This event is complimentary, and includes a modest meal during the session. The meeting will be led by a healthcare professional with expertise in MPNs. This…
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This Summit is sponsored by the Florida Pancreas Cancer Coalition, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation organized and qualified under the provisions of the Section 501.c(3) of the IRC. This Summit is planned for the medical personnel in Florida who must treat the disease of pancreatic cancer each day and deal with the myriad of issues…
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FLASCO Member, Mohammad Jahanzeb, MD, FACP would like to invite you to attend The ESMO Summit Americas, an official ESMO® Summit Meeting, a program licensed by the European Society for Medical Oncology. Dr. Jahanzeb is a member of the scientific committee planning this event. This international meeting will highlight the most significant, practice-changing data to…
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Expanding the Scope of Palliative Medicine Registration: Broward Health Employees log in to Healthstream. All others, call the Broward Health Line at 954-759-7400. Credit: 4.0 Contact Hours Nursing and Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling CE Broker 50-1443 Agenda 7:30am – 7:50am Registration and Breakfast 7:50 – 8:00am…
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The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology 2015 FLASCO Fall Session
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YOU’RE INVITED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants for our Capitol Hill Days this November 2-4, 2015, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Tallahassee, Florida! Because the 2016 Legislative Session will begin two months earlier than usual, FAPA has scheduled Capitol Hill Days earlier, too. Register by September 1,…
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5TH ANNUAL PUERTO RICO FALL CANCER SYMPOSIUM 2015 Click here to download the above brochure. Click here to register online. Click here to register to exhibit. Hotel Information Make your reservations by calling 787-721-7500 ext. 6110 and identify yourself as attending the Puerto Rico Fall Cancer Symposium group code PRC or using the link below….
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Year in Review A Multitumor Regional Symposium Focused on the Application of Emerging Research Information to the Care of Patients with Common Cancers This daylong session will employ the “moderated presentation” featuring didactic review of new data sets interspersed with practical questions and case discussion. The focus will be on several areas of oncology: breast cancer,…
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Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development Presents Cutaneous Oncology Symposium 2015 This 2 day course will provide a multidisciplinary review of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and malignant melanoma (MM) with respect current standards of practice and advances in treatment. Day 1 will review advances in melanoma treatment and the 2nd day will review treatment…
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This live program is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ACS assessment in the emergency department. Topics include workup with ECG, risk stratification tools, and biomarker testing; myocardial perfusion imaging for confirmatory testing; and case studies. October 21st 6:30PM-9:00PM EST October 22nd 12:00pm-1:30pm EST Presented By: Frank Peacock, MD, FACEP Manuel Cerqueria, MD, FACC, FAHA,…
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ACCC 32nd National Oncology Conference October 21–23, 2015 Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Portland, Oregon The ACCC National Oncology Conference delivers actionable, practical ideas, solutions, and strategies to implement in your cancer program today. Download conference brochure. How–to sessions focus on proven approaches to real–world challenges. Plus, the 2015 ACCC Innovator Award winners will present their…
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ASTRO’s 57th Annual Meeting ASTRO’s Annual Meeting is the premier radiation oncology scientific event in the world and draws more than 11,000 attendees each year. New this year! Prostate Brachytherapy Simulation Workshop Limited seating; open to ASTRO and ABS members only. This full-day, hands-on workshop will cover basic principles of LDR brachytherapy physics, treatment…
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The goal of this summit is to improve performance, diagnosis, and treatment of MDS patients. Participants will actively engage in multidisciplinary, interactive small-group activities, including: Case-based tumor board discussions Identifying the new role of molecular testing Distinguishing morphologic mimics from MDS Assessing low-and-high-grade MDS Applying the new prognostic scoring system to patients Who Should Attend?…
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NCCN 10th Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ Please consider joining NCCN in San Francisco, CA for the NCCN 10th Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™, October 16 – 17, 2015. On Saturday, October 17, NCCN will introduce its Value Initiative: Using NCCN Evidence Blocks™ in Clinical Decisions at a lunch symposium. The NCCN Evidence Blocks™ are a valuable tool intended…
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SelfMade Health Network is pleased to announce the first “Closing the Gap” in Lung Cancer Disparities webinar as part of our new “Opening Doors” Webinar Series. Keynote Speaker: Christopher Lathan, MS, MS, MPH (Assistant Professor –Harvard Medical School). Professionals representing a variety of settings are welcome to participate. This webinar is available to professionals working…
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Bone Marrow Failure Disease Symposium Updates on the most recent research related to the biology and clinical management of bone marrow failure diseases! Lecture Topics: Aplastic Anemia & PNH Diagnostic Challenges: The Pathologist’s Perspective Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Course Director: Christopher Cogle, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine Randy Brown,…
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ICLIO 1st ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE Transform Care Today! October 2nd, 2015 As the implementation of immuno-oncology (I-O) takes hold in the community setting, it’s essential for cancer care providers to go beyond a clinical understanding of I-O to tackle real-world issues. This must-attend, one-of-a-kind conference for oncology professionals on the multidisciplinary team focuses on the…
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2nd Annual Beyond the Promise: Addressing Evidence and Value in Personalized Medicine October 2-3, 2015 Hilton Tampa Downtown Tampa, Florida Moffitt Cancer Center and the DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute present and University of South Florida Health, Florida Cancer Specialists, University of Florida Health, University of Miami Health and Flasco co-provide the 2nd Annual…
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Hear experts discuss new developments in Hydroxyurea therapy treatment for sickle cell disease. You do not need to be a member of the American Society of Hematology to participate but registration is required. FLASCO member, Dr. Richard Lottenberg, invites all interested to join: Optimization of…
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The Florida Department of Health is hosting a Cancer Research Symposium for the general public, designed to highlight and explain research funded through the Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program and the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program. When: Friday, September 18, 2015 Where: University of Central Florida – College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida Click here to…
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ASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies September 17-19, 2015 Abstract submission site is now open. The ASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies (MHM) in Chicago is a perfect place to preview and discuss the latest original research related to hematologic malignancies before the ASH annual meeting in December. All abstracts submitted to MHM will be eligible for…
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New Frontiers in Urologic Oncology Saturday, September 12, 2015 8:00am – 2:45 pm Tampa Waterside Marriott Hotel – 700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 This one-day conference will provide the newest research and clinical advances in urologic oncology. Presented in an interactive forum that includes plenary sessions and case presentations, the program will focus…
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Space is limited. Only 20 seats left. Join us SEPTEMBER 10 for When a Parent Has Cancer, What About the Children? “The greatest gift we can give our children Is not protection from the world, but the confidence and tools to cope and grow.” Wendy S. Harpham, M.D. The…
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2nd Annual Moffitt Pathology Symposium: Practicing Pathology in a Changing World September 26, 2015 Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL This update in pathology course is aimed at practicing pathologists and trainees and will focus on current challenges in pathology providing an overview of contemporary and emerging technologies that will impact the practice of…
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The 2015 Training Institutes will be held May 7-9, 2015 & again August 13-15, 2015 Overview of the From Cancer to Health (C2H) From Cancer to Health Institutes provide training to mental health professionals in the delivery of an evidence-based, biobehavioral intervention. The C2H treatment helps patients to cope effectively using cognitive and behavioral techniques that can…
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2015 FSHP Annual Meeting August 7-9, 2015 Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando Dr. Jorge Garcia, Director of Pharmacy, Oncology Services at Memorial Healthcare System, invites you to attend the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. 2015 Annual Meeting. The theme of this meeting is Owning Change and will have topics such as USP 797 Sterile Compounding,…
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Fertility Preservation is a valid concern for young patients going through cancer treatment. In an effort to provide more information and review several treatment options we will have Dr. Attia, Director of UHealth Fertility Center discussing the various options before, during and after treatment. Please invite your families to join us! Fertility Preservation and Cancer…
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25th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Reviews Registration has opened for the 25th Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology Reviews. This course will be from July 29th – August 1st, 2015 at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, FL. For complete information please go to: https://ce.mayo.edu/hematology-and-oncology/node/1187
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Moffitt Cancer Center Continuing Education Program (CME/CE Provided) Case Presentations in Multidisciplinary Management of Endocrine Malignancies Tuesday, July 28, 2015 – 6:30-8:30 pm The program is designed for oncologists, endocrinologists, ENTs, and head and neck surgeons. It will consist of endocrine cancer case presentations and discussion from multiple Moffitt faculty on a panel, with Dr….
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57th ASH® Annual Meeting and Exposition Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Florida December 5-8, 2015 Download the 2015 preliminary program View schedule-at-a-glance Get ready for the world’s premier hematology meeting in The City Beautiful! This year’s meeting promises to be special. With exciting new developments in the field, you can be assured you will gain valuable…
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10TH Annual New Orleans Summer Cancer Meeting FLASCO Member, Edgardo S. Santos, M.D., FACP, Program Chair and Conference Director, of the 10th Annual New Orleans Summer Cancer Meeting are inviting all FLASCO members to attend the 10th Annual New Orleans Summer Cancer Meeting held on July 17-19, 2015, at The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans….
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Memorial Cancer Institute presents Best of ASCO® 2015 Annual Meeting July 11-12, 2015 At The JW Marriott Miami 1109 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131 Memorial Cancer Institute’s Best of ASCO®. was held in Miami, July 11-12th, which was co-sponsored by FLASCO. Congratulations is extended to Dr. Luis Raez and his committee for developing and providing this outstanding event….
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Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Presents Best of ASCO® 2015 Annual Meeting June 27-28, 2015 At The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress One Grand Cypress Boulvard Orlando, FL 32836 Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Best of ASCO® Co-Sponsored by FLASCO Congratulations to Florida Hospital Cancer Institute on its very successful and outstanding Best of ASCO® this past…
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Register for upcoming ASH webinars on new agents! Register to participate in back-to-back live webinars focusing on state-of-the-art updates on treatments using new drugs – panobinostat, for patients with multiple myeloma, and blinatimomab, for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative precursor B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia (B-cell ALL). Register for the webinar here. Moderator: Mikkael Sekeres, MD, MS,…
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Register for upcoming ASH webinars on new agents! Register to participate in back-to-back live webinars focusing on state-of-the-art updates on treatments using new drugs – panobinostat, for patients with multiple myeloma, and blinatimomab, for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative precursor B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia (B-cell ALL). Register for the webinar here. Moderator: Donna Reece, MD, Professor…
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MOFFITT CANCER CENTER COMMUNITY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM CME/CE PROVIDED Multidisciplinary Management of Thoracic Malignancies: Interactive Case Presentations Thursday, June 4, 2015 Presentation & Dinner: 6:30-8:30 pm Grill One Sixteen 612 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL June 4 Lung Dinner Program Information Please RSVP to: CME.RSVP@Moffitt.org<mailto:CME.RSVP@Moffitt.org?subject=Thoracic%20June4> (In subject line enter program name.)
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2015 ASCO Annual Meeting 2015 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago offered attendees the latest practice-changing developments in oncology and discussions of innovative and transformative scientific research. Thank you to all of the FLASCO members and corporate members who took the time to stop by the ASCO State Affiliate Booth and meet with Dorothy Green Phillips, FLASCO Executive Director…
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This was a really good conference. The importance of a strong nurse/physician team was evident in all of the presentations. I want to thank you for the opportunity to be a part of FLASCO. Many thanks, Attendee
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The 2015 Training Institutes will be held May 7-9, 2015 & again August 13-15, 2015 Overview of the From Cancer to Health (C2H) From Cancer to Health Institutes provide training to mental health professionals in the delivery of an evidence-based, biobehavioral intervention. The C2H treatment helps patients to cope effectively using cognitive and behavioral techniques that can…