Today’s webcast previews practice-changing plenary studies
FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will be hosting a premeeting webcast news briefing on the top cancer research papers to be presented during ASTRO’s 53rd Annual Meeting, October 2-6, 2011, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla.
News briefing details
When: Monday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern); 9:00 a.m. (Pacific)
(Note: Journalists may listen to the recording of the live webcast news briefing immediately following the event.)
What: Live webcast news briefing on studies to be presented at the plenary session at ASTRO’s upcoming Annual Meeting.
Study findings previewed:
- Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer
- IMRT has less harmful rectal side effects than 3D-CRT for prostate cancer patients
- Shorter radiation course for prostate cancer is effective in long-term follow-up
Where: On the Web at
https://astro.webex.com/astro/j.php?ED=132570102&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
How: To participate in the webcast, click on the link above and register to view slides and listen to the audio of the conference live.
Contact: Call the ASTRO Communications Department at 703-839-7332 or 703-839-7336 or email Beth Bukata at bethb@astro.org or Nicole Napoli at nicolen@astro.org.
ASTRO is the largest radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. As the leading organization in radiation oncology, biology and physics, the Society is dedicated to improving patient care through education, clinical practice, advancement of science and advocacy. For more information on radiation therapy, visit www.rtanswers.org. To learn more about ASTRO, visit www.astro.org.
SOURCE American Society for Radiation Oncology
