Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology

13th Annual Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology

13th Annual Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology March 25-26, 2011 Hyatt Regency Riverwalk San Antonio, TX

Program Description

To provide the most up-to-date treatment and care to patients with cancer; information regarding new agents must be spread to the healthcare professional community. The Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology conference disseminates this information to the healthcare professional that in turn will use this information to provide the highest quality cancer treatment.

This conference will focus on the large number of new anticancer agents and related supportive therapeutics that have been approved over the last several years, as well as those that will likely be approved. Speakers will discuss the incorporation of these agents into standard clinical practice, providing guidance to front-line clinicians, nurses and pharmacists regarding current or projected appropriate use of therapeutics.

Target Audience

The conference has an attractive format and represents national points of view, making it a stimulating meeting for primary care and oncology clinicians, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, PA's, other allied health professionals, and students.

Objectives

At the end of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:

• Cite the results of clinical studies of new anticancer agents and current dilemmas, with a principal focus on discerning the role or eventual role of new therapies in the clinical practice of oncology.


• Describe the procedure for determining incorporation of new anticancer agents and therapeutics into clinical practice.


• Discuss management of adverse effects associated with cancer treatment.


• Choose appropriate treatment options for patients with cancer based on clinical data and individual patient characteristics.


• Discuss novel agents in development for the treatment of cancer.