Cancer experts from the University of Florida GI Oncology Program at Shands at UF will host symposium on advancements in diagnosis and treatment of liver, pancreatic and colorectal cancers.

University of Florida physicians, oncologists and members of the UF GI Oncology Program will host a free symposium on Saturday, April 26, where they will discuss the latest advancements in diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer, as well as cancers of the liver, pancreas, and the rest of the gastrointestinal tract.

The Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium will offer information about prevention, screening and multiple aspects of cancer management. Topics include the current state and future of personalized medicine, advancements in surgical and radiation treatment, the latest in chemotherapy and clinical trials, as well as treatment and advances in molecular targeted therapies.

What: Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
When: Saturday, April 26
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
Where: UF Cancer and Genetics Research Complex auditorium
1376 Mowry Road
Gainesville, Florida
(On the campus of the University of Florida at the corner of Gale Lemerand and Mowry Road)

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This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 352.265.8000, press option 1.

UF physicians and members of the UF GI Oncology Program speaking at this event include:

• Carmen Allegra, MD – Professor and Chief, Hematology and Oncology


• Juan Cendan, MD – Assistant Professor, Surgery
  
• Thomas George, MD – Assistant Professor, Hematology and Oncology
  
• Robin Kim, MD – Assistant Professor, Surgery
  
• Robert Marsh, MD – Professor, Hematology and Oncology
  
• Sanda Tan, MD – Assistant Professor, Surgery

For more information on the UF GI Oncology Program, visit the GI Oncology website.

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University of Florida Shands Cancer Center 2007 Annual Report (PDF file)

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