2nd annual

stomach Cancer Education Symposium

2012 10AM-3pm

WHAT: 2nd Annual Stomach Cancer Symposium Hosted by Can’t Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie’s Dream DATE: Saturday, April 21, 2012 TIME: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (EST). Please also join us for the 3rd Annual Dream Makers Gala 7:00 pm - midnight. There is a fee to attend the Gala; for more information go to www.CantStomachCancer.org WHERE: Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa: 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019. Can’t attend in person? You can watch the live simulcast available on-line. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Stomach cancer patients, friends, family, caregivers, doctors, nurses, practitioners, and anyone else interested in learning more about cancer. WHY: This is a unique opportunity to see leaders in the field of gastro-oncology present in their area of expertise and answer your questions, all in one location! The presentations will provide important and current information to patients and caregivers regarding cancer in general with an emphasis on stomach cancer. Multiple specialists will provide significant information in more depth than can be given during a scheduled appointment. Doctors and nurses will be eligible for up to five (5) CME and CEU credits, respectively, and can collaborate with other healthcare professionals. All FREE!!

REGISTRATION: Registration is required for attending in person or via webcast. To register on-line, please visit http://cantstomachcancer.org/ portal/web/guest/upcoming-events#symposium or call (954) 475-1200.

SPEAKERS and TOPICS: Moderator Libia Scheller, PhD, Medical Director of the Institute for Medical Education and Research Gastric Cancer: The Disease & Genetic Testing Mary F. Mulcahy, MD, Northwestern Feinberg Medical School Treatment for the Surgical Candidate & Non-Surgical Palliation for Obstruction Michael A. Choti, MD, MBA, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Radiation Issues A. William Blackstock, MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Treatment for the Non-Surgical Candidate Jaffer A. Ajani, MD, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Side Effect Management Michael Cusnir, MD, Mount Sinai Medical Center Clinical Trials Jordan D. Berlin, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Kathleen Wesa, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Psychosocial Issues Elizabeth Harvey, PhD, CEO of International Consulting Oncology, LLC

SPONSORS: Accreditation Sponsor

Webcast Sponsor

Registration Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Madelyn Zelman and Donald Zelman, MD Westside Regional Medical Center is accredited by the FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Westside Regional Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses can receive up to 5 CEU credits for this educational activity commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Can’t Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie’s Dream (CSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to advancing funding for stomach cancer research, raising awareness about the disease, and providing education and support internationally for patients, families, and caregivers. The ultimate goal of CSC is to help find a cure for stomach cancer. For more information about stomach cancer, the organization, other CSC events, making a donation, or getting involved, go to www.CantStomachCancer.org.

“I was able to validate the treatment my doctor had me on and inquire about other treatments.”

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