Introduction to Oncology and Chemotherapy 
November 30 - December 1, 2006
Westin Princeton Hotel · Princeton, New Jersey
Course Fee: $2,210 USD

Delegates attending this course will benefit from an introductory overview of the terminology and classification of cancer and principle issues in its treatment. Commonly available anti-cancer drugs will be reviewed, particularly in relation to mode of action, dose intensity and chemotherapy regimes. This will lead on to a detailed study of the range of side effects commonly and uncommonly experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Quality of life issues will also be discussed in terms of overall assessment and interpretation of results.

Detailed consideration will then be given to the treatment of lung, breast, upper GI, colorectal, ovarian, prostate and skin cancers. Each of these sessions, presented by clinicians active in these areas, will focus on overall patient presentation and management, diagnosis and staging. Our experts will then lead delegates in interactive group discussions of key issues relating to effective management of each of these tumor types.

The limitations of currently available cytotoxic drugs are well known. For this reason delegates will find the course includes in-depth discussions of new drug development and identification of new pharmacological targets of particular interest and value. Clinical trial design issues in early and randomised trials will also be covered.

• Cancer: Terminology and classification

• Introduction to anti-cancer drugs

• Side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy

• New developments in cancer therapy

• Introduction to: Breast, lung, upper GI, colorectal, ovarian, prostate and skin cancers

Healthcare’s courses are designed for both medical and non-medical staff within the pharmaceutical industry. This course is suitable for 

· Clinical Research
· Medical Information
· Regulatory Affairs
· Biometrics
· Strategic Marketing
   Personnel.

Westin Princeton Hotel
Village Square Room
201 Village Boulevard
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Tel: 609-452-7900

Book Early- Space will sell-out!

Course Fee: $2,210 USD

Dr Mace Rothenberg
Associate Professor of Medicine
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, USA

Dr Mark Socinski
Faculty Director
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Dr. J Peppercorn
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dr. Philip A. Philip
Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Karmanos Cancer Center

Dr. Maurie Markman
Professor, Gynecologic Medical Oncology
Vice President, Clinical Research
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Dr. Vernon K. Sondak
Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology
University of South Florida College of Medicine

December 1:
8:15am-3:00pm