Contact Information <\/p>\n
Available for logged-in reporters only <\/p>\n
What: The 2014 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS), will explore the heterogeneous group of tumors in head and neck cancers, and the various complexities and factors in providing treatment. The multidisciplinary approach includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy in addition to novel molecular biologic therapies that show promise in improving outcomes. <\/p>\n
The two-and-a-half day scientific meeting will include interactive educational sessions focused on topics such as supportive care, directed therapy, new surgical and radiotherapeutic techniques, as well as 12 oral abstract presentations of the most current, cutting-edge science of relevance to the head and neck cancer community. A total of 189 abstracts will be presented including 177 posters. Keynote speakers include: Jennifer Grandis, MD, University of Pittsburgh, The Molecular Road to Defining and Targeting High-risk Head and Neck Patients Julia H. Rowland, PhD, National Cancer Institute, Cancer Survivorship: Research Opportunities on the Path to Where We Want to Be <\/p>\n
When: Thursday, February 20 Saturday, February 22, 2014 <\/p>\n
Where: JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona <\/p>\n
Press Registration: Credentialed journalists from accredited news organizations are invited to attend and report on the 2014 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium. <\/p>\n
Press Policies and Registration Form <\/p>\n
Press Office: There will be a dedicated Press Office at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa. <\/p>\n
Press Office Hours: Thursday, February 20: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 21: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
View original post here: <\/p>\n
Media Registration Open for 2014 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only What: The 2014 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS), will explore the heterogeneous group of tumors in head and neck cancers, and the various complexities and factors in providing treatment. The multidisciplinary approach includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy in addition to novel molecular biologic therapies that show promise in improving outcomes. The two-and-a-half day scientific meeting will include interactive educational sessions focused on topics such as supportive care, directed therapy, new surgical and radiotherapeutic techniques, as well as 12 oral abstract presentations of the most current, cutting-edge science of relevance to the head and neck cancer community Continue reading