annual meeting program - American Society of Clinical Oncology

DESCRIPTIONS OF SESSION TYPES
The 2010 Annual Meeting, developed by the ASCO 2009-2010 Cancer Education Committee
and Scientific Program Committee, is made up of the following types of sessions:
Special Sessions
Special Sessions include the following:
• presentation of Special Awards as well as Award Lectures—didactic lectures presented by
the recipients of ASCO’s Special Awards;
• Highlights of the Day—morning sessions in which experts in the field present key findings,
put abstracts into clinical context, and provide an overview of the previous day’s Oral Abstract
Sessions; and
• sessions recommended by individuals and other oncology-related organizations (and
developed in conjunction with ASCO), the Cancer Education Committee, the Scientific
Program Committee, and the ASCO Board of Directors as being of particular interest,
importance, and relevance to Meeting attendees.
Clinical Science Symposia
Clinical Science Symposia provide a forum for science in oncology, combining didactic lectures
on a specific topic with the presentation of abstracts. Experts in the field classify studies on the
basis of the strength of the evidence and critically discuss the conclusions in terms of their
applicability to clinical practice.
Education Sessions
Education Sessions offer multidisciplinary explorations of focused topics in clinical oncology.
Particular care is taken to ensure that these sessions are integrated when appropriate
regarding issues such as surgical, radiation, and geriatric oncology; symptom management;
health services research; international perspectives; and pathology.
Extended Education Sessions
Extended Education Sessions are part of ASCO’s continuing effort to provide in-depth learning
experiences on topics that address educational needs in oncology, as determined by the
Cancer Education Committee and other ASCO leaders.
Oral Abstract Sessions
Oral Abstract Sessions include didactic presentations of the abstracts determined by the
Scientific Program Committee to be of the highest scientific merit. Experts in the field serve as
Discussants to place the findings into perspective. The Plenary Session includes the abstracts
selected by the Scientific Program Committee as having practice-changing findings.
Poster Discussion Sessions
Poster Discussion Sessions highlight selected abstracts of clinical research in poster format.
The posters are grouped by topic and are on display for a specified time, followed by a
discussion session in which expert Discussants provide commentary on the research findings.
General Poster Sessions
General Poster Sessions include selected abstracts of clinical research in poster format. The
posters are grouped by topic and are on display for a specified time.
Trials in Progress Poster Session
The Trials in Progress Poster Session is a new Annual Meeting session designed to facilitate
awareness of open, ongoing clinical trials. This session encourages discussion of new clinical
research and the exchange of ideas on clinical trial design. There will be no presentation of trial
results.
Ticketed Sessions
Ticketed sessions require additional registration. Each ticketed session has a code that should
be entered during the registration process. Early registration is encouraged, as attendance in
these sessions is limited.
Meet the Professor Sessions
Meet the Professor Sessions provide open discussion between recognized experts and session
attendees, with an opportunity for attendees to obtain answers to specific questions.
Clinical Problems in Oncology Sessions
Clinical Problems in Oncology Sessions combine the use of case-based panel discussion with
interactive, keypad technology for audience participation.
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