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NOVEL THERAPIES INTHORACIC ONCOLOGYThis half-day conference will focus on targeted therapies in the treatmentof non-small cell lung cancer. The topics will include inhalationalchemotherapy for lung cancer, novel taxanes in lung cancer therapy, andnew approaches to tobacco cessation. An emphasis will be placed on livelyinteractive discussions about new treatments in lung cancer.AUDIENCEThe course will be of interest to medical oncologists and surgeons, as wellas radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, and medical professionals withan interest in new developments in lung cancer treatment.EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVESFollowing this conference, participants should be able to:• Identify new pharmacologic approaches to smoking cessation• Compare new taxane therapies for lung cancer• Identify novel targeted therapies in development for lung cancer• Determine utility of lung cancer therapy in special populationsACCREDITATIONAmerican Medical Association / PRAThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with theEssential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of theUniversity of Minnesota, Department of Medicine and the Twin CitiesLung Cancer Consortium. The University of Minnesota is accredited bythe ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The University of Minnesota designates this educational activity for amaximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should onlyclaim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in theactivity.Minnesota Board of NursingThis activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursingcontinuing education requirements. This activity offers 4.25 contacthours of continuing education, however, the nurse is responsible fordetermining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptablecontinuing education.The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educatorand employer.©2006 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
DISCLOSURE POLICYIt is the policy of the University of Minnesota Office of ContinuingMedical Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientificrigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participatingfaculty, course directors, and planning committee members arerequired to disclose to the program audience any financial relationshipsrelated to the subject matter of this program. Disclosure information isreviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflictsof interest. Specific disclosure information for each course facultywill be shared with the audience prior to the faculty’s presentation.CONFERENCE LOCATIONMcNamara Alumni CenterUniversity of Minnesota East Bank Campus200 Oak Street SEMinneapolis, MN 55455Website: www.alumnicenter.umn.eduREGISTRATION FEES AND EARLYREGISTRATION DISCOUNTRegister by October 20, 2006 to take advantage of our EarlyRegistration Discount! See the registration form in this brochure formore information. The fees listed on the registration form include conferencematerials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment break.A letter of confirmation, driving directions and parking information willbe mailed to you once we receive your completed registration form.CANCELLATION POLICYIn the event you need to cancel your registration, the registration fee,less a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30p.m. Central Time on October 27, 2006. No refunds will be made afterthis date.TO REGISTERYou may choose ONE of the following methods to register for thisconference:ONLINE: Go to www.cme.umn.edu and click on “Course Calendar”CALL: (612) 626-7600 or (800) 776-8636FAX: (612) 626-7766MAIL: Novel Therapies, Office of Continuing Medical Education,University of Minnesota, 190 McNamara Alumni Center,200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455If you have any questions, please contact our office at the numberabove, or e-mail us at cmereg@umn.edu.WEB SITESwww.cme.umn.eduVisit the University of Minnesota CME Web site to access conferencebrochures, view our complete course calendar, or register online.Check back often; we regularly update our course information.www.med.umn.edu/hot/For more information about the University of Minnesota Division ofHematology, Oncology and Transplantation.Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percentpost consumer material.
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