Modern Medicine - Akron General Medical Center

Akron General McDowell Cancer Center presents2008 Hematology & Oncology Summit“Modern Medicine:Multiple Myeloma, Cancer Vaccines, Myelodysplastic SyndromesMoving Ahead”Wednesday, November 5, 20088:00 am-4:30 pm • Akron General Medical CenterEva P. Craig Auditorium400 Wabash Avenue, Akron, OhioINCLUDING:For additionalinformation,please contactMichele Pamer at330-344-6861 ore-mail atmpamer@agmc.orgHerbert E. Croft, MD, Visiting Professorship in Hematology: “MultipleMyeloma,” Mohamad A. Hussein, MD, Leader, Multiple Myeloma ClinicalResearch, and Clinical Director, Malignant Hematology, Moffit Cancer Center,Tampa, FloridaJames M. Perelman Memorial Lectureship in Oncology: “Cancer Vaccines,”Rajiv Chandawarkar, MD, Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, University ofConnecticut School of MedicineJoan Ashley Fiffick Memorial Lectureship in Nursing: : “The Biology ofMyelodysplastic Syndrome,” Mary Garlick Roll, RN, MS, past president, ONS“Hope and Healing: The Power of One”, Cancer survivor Regina Brett,columnist, Cleveland Plain Dealer“Genomics in Breast Cancer,” Machelle Moeller, RN, MSN, OCN,Nurse Clinician, Breast Cancer Program, Cleveland Clinic“The Good, The Right, and The Ought - A Primer on Medical Ethics,”John Petrus, MD, Hemotologist/Oncologist, Chair Bioethics Committee, AkronGeneral Medical Center

Program Schedule7:30am8:00amRegistration & Continental BreakfastHerbert E. Croft, MD, Visiting Professorship in Hematology:“Multiple Myeloma,” Mohamad A. Hussein, MD, Leader, Multiple Myeloma ClinicalResearch, and Clinical Director, Malignant Hematology, Moffit Cancer Center,Tampa Florida9:15am10:15am10:30am11:45pm12:15pm1:15pm1:30pm2:30pm3:30pm3:45pm4:45pmJames M. Perelman Memorial Lectureship in Oncology: (1.0 Category I Credit(s):“Cancer Vaccines,” Rajiv Chandawarkar, MD, Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery,University of Connecticut School of Medicine.BreakCancer Conference/Panel Discussion – moderators: Esther Rehmus, MD;Paula Bauer, MD; Andrew Fenton, MDLuncheonJoan Ashley Fiffick Memorial Lectureship in Nursing: Session I: “The Biology ofMyelodysplastic Syndrome,” (1.0 CE): Mary Garlick Roll, RN, MS, past president, ONS,Scientific Alliance Manager, CelgeneBreak“Genomics in Breast Cancer,” (1.0 CE): Machelle Moeller, RN, MSN, OCN, Nurse Clinician,Breast Cancer Program, Cleveland Clinic“The Good, The Right, and The Ought - A Primer on Medical Ethics,” (1.0 CE):John Petrus, MD, Hemotologist/Oncologist, Chair Bioethics Committee,Akron General Medical CenterBreak“Hope and Healing: The Power of One”, (No CE): Cancer survivor Regina Brett,columnist, Cleveland Plain Dealer; 2008 Pulitzer Prize finalist for CommentaryProgram Evaluation

ObjectivesMultiple Myeloma – Mohamad A. Hussein, MD,1. Understand key labs in the diagnosis of myeloma2. Understand factors determining who to receive active therapy3. Discuss different therapeutic regimensa. How to choose therapy for newly diagnosedb. Management of end organ damageCancer Vaccines – Rajiv Chandawarkar, MD1. Understand current capabilities of cancer vaccines2. Understand limitations of cancer vaccines3. Understand future areas of growth and research as pertains to cancer vaccinesCancer Conference – Esther Rehmus, MD; Paula Bauer, MD; Andrew Fenton, MD1. Discuss current issues regarding treatment of multiple myeloma2. Discuss present and future use of cancer vaccinesThe Biology of Myelodysplastic Syndrome – Mary Garlick Roll, RN, MS1. Define Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)2. Describe classification system of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)3. Discuss the clinical course of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Genomics in Breast Cancer – Machelle Moeller, RN, MSN, OCN1. Describe the disease process of breast cancer2. Describe the Human Genome Project3. Describe current Oncotype/Genomic research studiesThe Good, The Right, and The Ought - A Primer on Medical Ethics – John Petrus, MD1. Describe various ethical decision-making theories2. Discuss issues related to current decision making3. Discuss new approaches to ethical dilemmas

AccreditationPhysiciansAkron General Medical Center is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) to providecontinuing medical education for physicians. Akron General Medical Center designates thiseducational activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should onlyclaim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Application forCME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Determination ofcredits is pending.NursesNurses may use physician CME category 1 credits for licensure renewal. Afternoon sessions will receive3.0 CE. For additional questions, contact Gail S. Mueller, MSN, RN, CNS of Akron General's StaffDevelopment Department at 330-344-6178. Akron General Medical Center (OH-054/9-1-09) is anapproved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91),an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.PharmacistsThis activity has been accredited by the Akron General Medical Center Pharmacy Department, anapproved provider of continuing education for registered pharmacists in the state of Ohio.RegistrationThere is NO registration fee for the morning program.THE AFTERNOON LECTURES ARE $30.00.Make checks payable to Akron General Development Foundation. See registration form formailing address.If you have any specific questions, please contact:Perelman/Croft lectures: Michele Pamer at 330-344-6861Fiffick lectures: Jennifer Van Oss, LPN at 330-344-6348

James M. Perelman Visiting Professorship in OncologyIn 1966, upon his death from cancer in his 29th year, the family and friends of James M. Perelmanestablished a memorial endowment fund which provides this annual Visiting Professorship inperpetuity. A life-long resident of Akron, he left behind his wife, Beverly; three daughters, Ellen,Julie and Shari Joy; his brother, Lawrence; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin M. Perelman.Mr. Perelman graduated from Cornell University and Western Reserve Law School and wasassociated with the firm of Lowers, Oestreicher, Perelman & Seamon of Akron. Since 1974, theJames M. Perelman Visiting Professor in Oncology has been dedicated to the continuing learningprocess for physicians working in the field of cancer treatment and prevention.Dr. Herbert E. Croft Visiting Professorship in HematologyIn 2000, Dr. Herbert Croft established an annual visiting professorship in Hematology to bring nationallyrecognized leaders in this important subspecialty to Akron General. The professorship will focusattention on blood and diseases of the circulatory system, as well as the coagulation process andproblems associated with other diseases and patient diagnosis.Dr. Croft will always be identified with The Cancer Center of Akron General, especially as itschairman and champion for more than 15 years. However, his first love and greatest interest isrelated to the field of Hematology. This visiting professorship is just one of the many ways Dr. Croft hasgiven back, and will continue to give, to the medical profession and to Akron General.Joan Ashley Fiffick Memorial Lectureship in NursingWhen the Joan Ashley Fiffick Memorial Lectureship was established in 1986, it was a tribute to aperson who truly conquered the demands of living with cancer and appreciated those who helped herthrough a most difficult journey. A singer by profession, Joan continued to perform and dobenefit concerts during her treatment and supported others who waged similar battles with cancer.She showed others with the illness how they, too, could harvest their strength and wage the battle, untilher death in 1985 at age 33.The Lectureship program, which has been held annually since 1986, is supported by theJoan Ashley Fiffick Endowment Fund of the Akron General Development Foundation. This Fund wasestablished at the request of the Ashley family to promote continuing education and stimulate innovativepractice in oncology nursing.The Carly Jayne Ensley AwardThis award was established in 2001 by the family and friends of Carly Jayne Ensley. In February of thatyear, Carly lost a 16-month battle with cancer that she faced with dignity and spirit. She attendedHoover High School in North Canton where she was a straight-A student, soccer player, and aparticipant in drama productions. Carly inspired everyone who knew her with courage and goodhumor in the face of personal trauma. This award will be given to a graduate student in an accreditednursing program within the state of Ohio who is conducting research in Oncology/Hematology.

Registration Form2008 Hematology & Oncology SummitPlease register by Friday, October 24, 2008by returning this card to:Akron General Medical CenterMedical Education–CME400 Wabash AvenueAkron, Ohio 44307You may also fax form to 330-344-1529.If you have any specific questions, please contact:Perelman/Croft lectures:MIchele Pamer at 330-344-6861Fiffick lectures:Jennifer Van Oss, LPN at 330-344-6348Please check any of those activities that you plan to attend: 8:00am Herbert E. Croft, MD, Visiting Professorship inHematology (Mohamad A. Hussein, MD) 9:15am James M. Perelman Memorial Lectureship inOncology (Rajiv Chandawarkar, MD) 10:30am Panel Discussion 12:00pm Awards Luncheon 12:15pm Joan Ashley Fiffick Memorial Lectureships in Nursing:(Mary Garlick Roll, RN, MS) 1:30pm Afternoon Sessions (Machelle Moeller, RN, MSN, OCNand John Petrus, MD) 3:45pm Cancer survivor (Regina Brett)Registration fee for afternoon lectures is $30.00.Name ______________________________________________________ MD DO PhD RPh MSD RN LPNTitle ________________________________________________________Facility ______________________________________________________Address____________________________________________________City______________________ State __________ Zip ______________Email Address ________________________________________________Phone Number ______________________________________________