Name: CANCER CACHEXIA: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches - 9/21/2012
Start: 2012-09-21T00:00:00
End: 2012-09-23T00:00:00
Location: Hilton Boston Back Bay

Friday, September 21, 2012

This conference has already taken place.

Hilton Boston Back Bay - Boston, MA

3 Day Conference September 21^st - 23^rd, 2012

15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^™ Hours

Oncology

Description

Cancer cachexia is characterized as a multifactorial syndrome defined by an ongoing loss of adipose and skeletal muscle mass that cannot be fully reversed by conventional nutritional support and leads to progressive functional impairment. Current data indicate that more than half of all cancer patients show evidence of the cachexia syndrome, leading to substantial impairment of respiratory muscle function and contributing to poor quality of life and decreased survival.

Dates and Times

Start: 9/21/2012 12:00 AM
End: 9/23/2012 12:00 AM

Objectives

Objectives for this conference are the following: • Clearly communicate to the cancer community the clinical manifestations of cancer cachexia • Describe the basic mechanisms of skeletal and cardiac muscle wasting in cancer • Determine the common mechanisms between cancer and other cachexia promoting conditions. • Explain the significance of the involvement of non-muscle tissue in cancer cachexia. • Review optimal strategies for therapeutic targets and clinical trials in treating cancer cachexia

Pricing

Tier	Price
Academic	$550.00
Student	$450.00
Industry	$750.00

Conference Files

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Abstract Form

Please send completed abstract forms to Nancy.Jones@osumc.edu by August 1, 2012.

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Detailed Program Agenda

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Speakers

Dr. Marion Couch, MD
- CANCER CACHEXIA: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches
Dr. Bruno Gagnon, MD
- CANCER CACHEXIA: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches
Dr. Thomas Jagoe, MD
- CANCER CACHEXIA: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches
Dr. Ronenn Roubenoff, MD
- CANCER CACHEXIA: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches

Location

Hilton Boston Back Bay
40 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ^™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.