Newswise — The 2010 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology, sponsored by ASTRO, ASCO, IASLC and the University of Chicago, will host two news briefings on top lung cancer research from its meeting December 9-11, 2010, in Chicago.
What: Two webcast news briefings from the 2010 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology.(Audio recordings and slides available after the news briefings on ASTRO’s website (www.astro.org/pressroom).
When: Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 a.m. CT, 8:00 a.m. ETStudy findings previewed:• Identifying lung cancer gene markers shows promise in better identifying patients who need chemotherapy• Exposure to North Dakota road material may increase risk of lung cancer; doctors propose preventive measures
How: Go to https://astro.webex.com/astro/j.php?ED=124864247&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiM3Register for the meeting.Look for a confirmation e-mail with instructions on how to join.
When: Friday, December 10 at 7:00 a.m. CT, 8:00 a.m. ETStudy findings previewed:• Personalized molecular therapy shows promising results for people with advanced lung cancer • Adding ipilimumab to standard chemotherapy treatment for late-stage lung cancer may improve survival • Non-invasive stereotactic radiation therapy as good as surgery for elderly patients with early lung cancer
How: Go to https://astro.webex.com/astro/j.php?ED=124865337&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiM3Register for the meeting.Look for a confirmation e-mail with instructions on how to join.
For more information on these media events, contact the 2010 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology press office December 9-10 at 312-294-6736.
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