When: October 19, 2005, 2:30
Where: Nationwide
Institute: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

The NCI Office of Liaison Activities is pleased to offer a monthly teleconference series on cross-cutting issues in cancer research. Members of cancer advocacy organizations, survivors, families, and friends are encouraged to participate in each call to learn more about NCI’s important cancer research programs and how advocates are involved. Callers will have the opportunity to ask questions of panel members.

October's call explains "Why Statistics Matter for Advocates: Follow-Up from the April, 2005 SEER Advocacy Conference" and features: Brenda Edwards, Ph.D., associate director of the NCI Surveillance Research Program; Janice Marie Barlow, M.S.N., advocate; and Craig Lustig, NCI Consumer Advocates in Research and Related Activities (CARRA) member.

Next Steps
All you need to participate is a phone. No registration is required and participation is free. The toll-free number for live call-in is 1-800-857-6584, and the pass code is 4683#. A playback in its entirety will be available an hour after the call ends at 1-800-229-6227 (toll-free) until November 19, 2005 at 10:30 p.m. (EST).

For more information, visit the Office of Liaison Activities Web site at http://www.la.cancer.gov or call 301-594-3194.

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