Scripps Hematology and Oncology Conference set for Feb. 14-17
Hundreds of physicians and researchers from many of the nation's leading cancer institutions will gather in San Diego Feb. 14 through Feb. 17 for Scripps Health's 35th annual Clinical Hematology and Oncology Conference at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine.
The conference will bring together experts in diverse areas of oncology and hematology to discuss the latest advances in diagnosing and treating blood-based cancers and solid tumors. It will also provide a forum where they can explore practical ways to bring these advances to their patients.
"This conference will provide an unusually broad perspective on a wide variety of blood-based cancers and solid tumors," said conference director Michael Kosty, M.D., who is also medical director of Scripps Cancer Center at Scripps Green Hospital. "It will also offer an intimate environment where physicians can interact and discuss new ways to put the latest advances into practice to benefit their patients."
Scheduled presenters at the conference represent leading cancer institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Scripps Health. A team of 12 Scripps physicians comprise the conference's planning committee.
The first day of the conference will focus on nonmalignant hematologic issues such as blood transfusions, post-surgical bleeding, iron disorders and blood clots. The second day will explore key areas of malignant hematology, including leukemia, multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Day three will shift toward updates in oncology, including genomic profiling of tumors, hereditary cancer syndromes and the use of supplements in cancer care. The fourth day of the conference will focus on the latest updates related to breast cancer.
Through Feb. 6, advance registration for the full conference is $650 for physicians; $475 for nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists and allied health professionals; and $200 for fellows and residents. On-site registration at the conference is available for an additional $25 and day rates are also available.
More information:
www.scripps.org/events/scripps … ogy-february-14-2015
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