Register for this CME-certified symposium
Clinical Controversies in the Treatment of Anemia:
Appropriate Use of ESAs in a Time of Change
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Crystal Ballroom
West Tower, Green (Ground) Level
Chicago, Illinois
This symposium will discuss the clinical impact of anemia on patients with cancer and the current treatment options for anemia, including erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). Current guidelines and recommendations for ESA use in patients with cancer also will be discussed.
Not an official event of the ASCO Annual Meeting. Not sponsored or endorsed by ASCO or The ASCO Foundation.
| Event Date | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 01, 2008 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Local Time 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Registration and Reception |
Agenda
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM Welcome and Intro
George Rodgers, MD, PhD
6:40 PM – 7:00 PM Presentation 1: Biology of Anemia and Impact on the Patient
Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP
7:00 PM – 7:20 PM Presentation 2: Anemia Treatment: Understanding the Risks to Achieve Patient Benefit
David H. Henry, MD
7:20 PM – 8:00 PM Presentation 3: Treatment of Anemia in 2008 and Beyond
George Rodgers, MD, PhD
Jeffrey Crawford, MD
David H. Henry, MD
Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP
8:00 PM – 8:20 PM Presentation 4: The Future of ESA Therapy
Jeffrey Crawford, MD
8:20 PM – 8:30 PM Discussion Panel and Audience Q & A
Jointly sponsored by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Clinical Care Options, LLC.
There are no fees required to participate in this educational activity.
