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Houston Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Day

Cosponsored by the MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation

April 30, 2010

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is dedicated to empowering patients and equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of treatment options so that patients can make the best informed decision when deciding their care. In the spirit of empowering patients, CFCF is pleased to bring together our extensive community of patients, loved ones, medical professionals, and supporters for the Houston Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Day. For information about this April 30th, 2010 event, see below.

Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Day

Have you ever wondered what the best surgical approach to carcinoid is? How radiopeptide therapy works, its side effects and benefits? Or, what clinical trials there are for carcinoid and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors? These questions and more will be the subject of the Houston Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Conference on April 30th, 2010. The conference will include presentations, question and answer sessions and panel discussions all focused on providing patients with a comprehensive understanding of neuroendocrine tumor treatment options. Topics that will be covered are: Determining the Best Surgical Approach for Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients, Current and Upcoming Clinical Trials, Understanding Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), the Role of Radioembolization and more. Click here for the full agenda; click here for the event flier.

Event Schedule

Date: April 30, 2010
Time: Check-in begins at 8 am; Seminar: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; for the full agenda, click here.
Location: AT&T Auditorium at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Cost: Free! - But you must pre-register (see below)

Registration Info

Please register for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Day by e-mailing ashley.malins@caringforcarcinoid.org with the following information:

Name
Address
Phone Number
Number of guests accompanying you, and their names

Parking

For your convenience, please park at MD Anderson Cancer Center Garage 2. From Holcombe Boulevard, turn north at Entrance #3 - the street has no name, it is east of Bertner. Garage 2 will be on the left. Enter and park. Use the East Elevators.

Finding the AT&T Auditorium

Exit from Parking Garage 2 and walk into the MD Anderson Hospital Entrance. There are wheelchairs just inside this door. The large open area that you enter into has 3 waterfalls, called the Fountain. Take the escalator to the 2^nd floor. At the top of the escalators, head toward the right, into the Park. At the Gift Shop on the left, follow the Park to the left. Turn right down the hallway and follow to the end. Take a left, follow the curve in the hallway and to the AT&T Auditorium.

Accommodations

The Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center is offering CFCF Patient Education Conference attendees a reduced rate of $109 per night. The hotel is located within walking distance to MD Anderson Cancer Center at 6633 Travis Street, Houston, TX.

To reserve your room, you may go online to the Hilton CFCF Group Webpage or call the Hilton Hotel Central Reservations department at 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667). When making the reservation, ask for the Group Code: CCF or ask for the group by Caring for Carcinoid Foundation Room Block. Please be sure to make your reservation by April 8, 2010.



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