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The September 2008 issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice (JOP), the Society’s authoritative resource on clinical and administrative management for practicing oncologists, is now available online at www.jopasco.org.
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Applications are now available for ASCO State Affiliate Grants—funds of up to $10,000 are being offered to develop new programs and projects or to enhance existing activities on the state and regional level.
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On September 10, CMS announced it would postpone the 2009 Medicare Part B Competitive Acquisition Program. Also, ASCO has issued comments to FDA on its draft guidance for the public and FDA staff on the considerations for whether to convene advisory committee meetings.
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Register for the 2009 ASCO/Children's
Oncology Group Symposium
October 21, 2008
Sheraton Denver Hotel
Denver, Colorado
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September 23, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risk of lung cancer is increased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, even after taking into account the effects of tobacco and asbestos exposure, according to a case-control study in US military veterans.
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September 22, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Irradiation of axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes is unnecessary in women whose axillary nodal status following mastectomy is negative, according to research presented Sunday at the 50th annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Boston.
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Washington, DC— New research on breast cancer treatment, detection and disparities in care were released today in advance of the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium, being held September 5-7, 2008, at the Washington Hilton.
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Alexandria, VA—Organizers of the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium today announced the winners of the Symposium Merit Awards. Fourteen physicians-in-training will receive funding to assist with their travel to attend the Symposium, to be held September 5-7 in Washington, DC.
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