Topics in Gastrointestinal Cancer
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
Boston, MA
Offered by Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, and Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education
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Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide medical and radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and other interested clinicians with an update on the management of gastrointestinal cancers. At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to: define new endoscopic methods for detection and management of GI cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, and apply these procedures into routine clinical practice; recognize appropriate management and treatment options for colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal, and gastric cancers; and review the role of diet and lifestyle in improving gastrointestinal cancer prevention and patient survival, and discuss these opportunities with patients and clinicians.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to present their own challenging cases for discussion by our panel of specialists.
About the Gastrointestinal Cancer Centers of Dana-Farber/ Brigham and Women's Cancer Center and Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
We offer comprehensive care for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including cancers of the colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, anus, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma), liver, gallbladder, and small bowel, as well as carcinoid and islet cell malignancies. At each cancer center, care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists; radiation oncologists; colorectal, gastrointestinal, and oncologic surgeons; and gastroenterologists, with consultative support from gastrointestinal pathologists and gastrointestinal diagnostic and interventional radiologists.
These Harvard Medical School-affiliated centers provide the latest therapies in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for gastrointestinal cancers. Both centers also have active clinical research programs exploring new drug treatments and multimodality therapies. Genetic counseling, molecular diagnostic testing, and support services, including social work, nutrition counseling, and educational and support groups are also offered.
Agenda
8:00 am
Registration
8:25 am
Welcome
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH – Course Director
David P. Ryan, MD – Program Moderator
8:30 am
Multimodal Strategies for
Esophageal and Gastric Cancers: Update on Clinical Trial Results and Current Best Practices
Peter C. Enzinger, MD
9:00 am
Novel Endoscopic Approaches to Early Detection and Management of Barrett's Esophagus
Norman S. Nishioka, MD
9:30 am
Pancreatic Cancer: Update 2012
Keith D. Lillemoe, MD
10:00 am
Break
10:30 am
Update on the Multidisciplinary Management of Rectal Cancer
Harvey J. Mamon, MD, PhD
11:00 am
The Role of Diet and Lifestyle Habits in Improving Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention and Patient Survival
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH
11:30 am
Systemic Management of Colon Cancer
Robert J. Mayer, MD
12:00 pm
Case Presentations from the Audience*
Moderator:
David P. Ryan, MD
Panelists:
Peter C. Enzinger, MD
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH
Keith D. Lillemoe, MD
Harvey J. Mamon, MD, MPH
Robert J. Mayer, MD
Norman S. Nishioka, MD
12:45 pm
Concluding Remarks
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH
1:00 pm
Luncheon
2:00 pm
Meeting Adjourns
*Attendees are encouraged to bring case materials including scans and other diagnostic information
Faculty
Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH, Course Director
Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center;
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Peter C. Enzinger, MD
Clinical Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center;
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Keith D. Lillemoe, MD
Chief of Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital;
W. Gerald Austen Professor of Surgery
Harvard Medical School
Harvey J. Mamon, MD, PhD
Clinical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology
Chief, Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center;
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Harvard Medical School
Robert J. Mayer, MD
Faculty Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute;
Stephen B. Kay Family Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Norman S. Nishioka, MD
Gastroenterologist
Massachusetts General Hospital;
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
David P. Ryan, MD, Program Moderator
Clinical Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center;
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
CME Credits
The Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration Information
Registration Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable) and includes course materials, continental breakfast, and lunch.
To register by mail
To register by mail, send completed form and check payable to DF/BWCC to:
Gastrointestinal Cancer 2012 CME
Attn: Kamira Wooten
450 Brookline Avenue, OS 381
Boston, MA 02215
Registration form must be postmarked no later than January 20, 2012.
If you have food allergies, or if you require accommodations such as an ASL interpreter, materials in alternative format or wheelchair access, please email kwooten@partners.org or call 800-553-3787.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza is located at 138 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA.
