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October 22nd, 2004
The recent and first ever international symposium for mesothelioma was held in Las Vegas and lasted for three days. The event was attended by a number of people, such as experts and medics, sufferers and victims’ families, politicians and support groups – a whole range of people with an interest in bringing an end to the misery of mesothelioma by working towards increased funding and increased resources.
The agenda was a long one, covering topics to be discussed over the three days. Although the full details of the symposium are yet to be released, the agenda provides some insight into the topics of discussion and who was present at the symposium. The last two days’ agenda were as follows:
Friday 15th October
Introduction
History of Mesothelioma TBD
Pathogenesis of Mesothelioma Brooke Mossman
Determination of Asbestos Exposure by Pathology and Clinical History Elliott Kagan
Prediction of Mesothelioma Risk Jill Ohar
Inherited Mesothelioma Michele Carbone
Malignant Mesothelioma in Turkey, and Erionite TBD
Molecular Biology of Mesothelioma Joseph Testa
Proteomics in Mesothelioma Harvey Pass
Genomics in Mesothelioma Raphael Bueno
Staging of Mesothelioma Raja Flores
Radiographic Imaging Edward Patz
Standard Morphology and Cytology of Malignant Mesothelioma TBD
Prognostic Factors in Mesothelioma Nicholas Vogelzang
Ask the Professors Panel Faculty
One-on-One Questions with the Panelists
Reception and Gala Dinner In Memory of Warren Zevon — Jordan Zevon Congressman Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award — Presented to Patty Murray, United States Senator from Washington Honoring Our Heroes — Patients in attendance will be individually acknowledged Keynote Speaker — Harry Reid, United States Senator from Nevada, Democratic Minority Whip (subject to legislative session)
Saturday 16th October
Introduction
Management of Pleural Effusions Robert Cameron
Surgery, Pre/Post-operative Chemotherapy, and Radiation Therapy David Sugarbaker
Surgery and Post-operative Radiotherapy Roy Smythe
Novel Therapies Combined with Surgery Harvey Pass
Chemotherapy for Pleural Mesothelioma Nick Pavlakis
Novel Agents for Mesothelioma Hedy Kindler
Immunotherapeutic Approaches and Vaccination Strategies W. Martin Kast
Gene Therapy Steven Albelda
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Raffit Hassan
The Columbia University Experience with Peritoneal Mesothelioma TBD
Treatment of Peritoneal Mesothelioma Richard Alexander
Practical Aspects and Future Directions: Chemotherapy and Surgical Options Panel Discussion
Ask the Professors Panel Faculty
One-on-One Questions with the Panelists
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