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Note: May 20, 2005: One Day of Spiritual, Psychological, Complementary, and Alternative Treatment of Cancer and Pain

May 19, 2005 opening:
Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel
6580 Fannin Street

May 20-22, 2005:

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium
11th Floor, R. Lee Clark Clinic
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas

Goal
The goal of this conference is to provide an update on research in cervical cancer by bringing together leaders from the multiple disciplines involved with all aspects of cervical cancer causation, prevention, and screening.

Educational Objectives
After attending the conference, participants should be able to:
· Describe the molecular epidemiology of cervical cancer
· Discuss otical techniques for screening and detection of cervical cancer
· Describe and discuss chemoradiation for cervical cancer
· List and discuss behavioral interventions for cervical cancer

Target Audience
This conference should be of interest to gynecologists and gynecologic oncologists.

Educational Methods
Lectures – Question and Answer Sessions - Panel Discussions - Posters - Exhibit Programs

Evaluation
A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to review each session and speaker, to identify future educational needs, and to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations.

Accreditation/Credit Designation
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.50 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

Sponsor:

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Co-sponsors:

The National Cancer Institute
The Centers for Disease Control
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
The European Institute of Oncology in Milan
The European Institute of Oncology in Milan
The Medical School of the University of Turin
The Mirano Medical Center