3rd Annual Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference

MACGN's Third Annual Clinical Cancer Genetics conference for health professionals is planned for Saturday, September 15, 2001, from 10AM to 4PM at the Wyndham Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. CME and CEU credits provided for physicians, nurses, and genetic counselors.

This one-day symposium provides state-of-the science information on clinical cancer genetics, gene testing, and relevant clinical management strategies. Breast/ovarian and colon cancer are targeted because there exist clear information for gene testing, screening, and surveillance interventions. Genetic information concerning melanoma and pancreatic cancer is quickly
evolving and will be reviewed. Experts in the field of cancer genetics who grapple with the day-to-day issues and concerns of individuals and families at increased risk for cancer due to an inherited predisposition will provide tangible strategies and recommendations for risk assessment, counseling, and surveillance. A case-based approach will be employed. Current legal issues will be discussed with attention to implications for the practitioner. The goal is to help the clinician respond in an informative manner that addresses fully patients' concerns and questions.

For more information, contact: The Johns Hopkins Office of Continuing Medical Education, 410-955-2959 or visit their Web site at http://www.med.jhu.edu/cme. You can also visit our Web site at http://www.MACGN.org for up-to-date information on this conference.