2nd Annual Texas Adolescent & Young
Adult Oncology Conference
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Information - Conference
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Abstracts - EXPLORE
San Antonio
2nd Annual Texas Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Conference
March 2 - 3, 2012
Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
Faculty/Agenda
TAYA 2012 Brochure
TAYA 2012 Agenda
Faculty Disclosures
Methodist Children's Hospital is proud to be the Title Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Texas Adolescent and Young Adult (TAYA) Oncology Conference!
Program (Course) Description
TAYA 2012 is designed to address the medical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic issues of the Adolescent and Young Adult with cancer that impact the survival and long term quality of life of this neglected population of patients.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for health care professionals.
Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:
- Evaluate treatment options and assess current outcomes in the AYA with testicular, ovarian and breast cancers.
- Evaluate the usefulness of stem cell transplant in AYA's with cancer.
- Identify the elements crucial for the development of a community AYA Oncology program.
- Gain knowledge concerning recent advances in preservation of fertility and available resources for the AYA with cancer.
- Learn the value of genetic testing for breast and colon cancer in AYA's.
- Review the epidemiology of AYA cancers in Texas.
- Examine transition of care issues for young adults survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer.
- Evaluate the effect in access to care for the AYA with cancer under new Healthcare Reform Law.
Program Registration Information
The fee includes breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks
Registration Fees
MD, DO $250
RN, LVN, NP, PA, Other $95
Social Workers $125
Pharmacist $125
Students, Residents, Fellows $20
Family members/Community $30
UTHSCSA, CTRC, Methodist, CHRISTUS, BAMC, Wilford
Hall, VA employee rates
(Valid ID Reguired at registration)
MD, DO $150
RN, LVN, NP, PA, Other $95
Social Workers $75
Pharmacist $75
To register by email, fax or telephone, please complete registration form with payment information and:
Email to: cme@uthscsa.edu ~ Fax to: (210) 567-6964 fax ~ Call: (210) 567-4491
Registration Deadline: February 29, 2012 - Onsite Registration Will Open on Friday March 2, 2012 at the 2nd Annual TAYA Conference.
Continuing Medical Education Credit - Accreditation Statement
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Funding Statement:
The 2nd Annual Texas Adolescent and Young Adult (TAYA) Oncology Conference is funded through educational grants from Amgen, Inc.; EUSA Pharma, Pfizer, and Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals Inc.
The TAYA Oncology Conference is also funded through sponsorships from Methodist Children's Hospital (Title Sponsor) and LIVESTRONG.
Contact
Continuing Medical Education Office
Email: cme@uthscsa.edu
Phone: 1 (866) 601-4448 or (210)567-4491
Thank you for your registering to attend the 2nd Annual Texas Adolescent and Young Adult (TAYA) Oncology Conference! Below you'll find a few housekeeping notes regarding the conference that will help make the most of your conference experience!
Course Location:
Greehey Childrens's Cancer Research Institute
8403 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Parking:
Please be sure to tell the guard at the gates that you are attending the 2nd Annual Texas Adolescent and Young Adult (TAYA) Oncology Conference. The Event Number is 5706
Friday, March 2nd:park at the CTRC, Lot 20 (Visitor's Lot) or at the
MARC Visitor's Parking in the garage.
Saturday, March 3rd:park in any surface spot at the GCCRI Lot 19, as long as you don't park in the disabled spaces without a disabled placard. (Map attached with circled Lot 19). Parking is also available at the CTRC Visitor Parking Lot 20, and CTRC Garage Visitor Spaces.
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on Saturday, March 3, 2012
Get there early to find parking. We look foward to seeing you at the Conference!
Hotel Accommodations:
Omni San Antonio at the Colonnade
9821 Colonnade Boulevard
San Antonio, Texas 78230
(210) 691-8888 Hotel
(800) 843-6664 Toll Free
(210) 691-1128 Fax
Room Rate:
$106.00 Single/Double Occupancy
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanAntonio/MeetingFacilities/TAYAOncology3.aspx
Please make reservations directly with the hotel. Be sure to identify yourself with "(TAYA) Oncology Room Block" to qualify for the special rate of $106.00 (plus tax) for single or double accommodations. These rooms will be held for conference attendees until Friday, February 17, 2012. After that date, the availability of rooms and conference rates cannot be guaranteed.
The Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade is alive with the spirit of Texas. This four-diamond, luxury hotel captures the essence of the city with impeccable service and charm. Overlooking the rolling Texas Hill Country, this 19-story high-rise is close to the area's most exciting sites and attractions such as the historic Alamo, Sea World San Antonio and the enchanting Riverwalk.
Transportation and Parking
- Complimentary self-parking, includes in/out privileges
- Valet parking (approximately $12 for 24 hours per car, includes in/out priviliges
- Complimentary airport shuttle service from 6:00am – 10:00pm
La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Center
4431 Hill Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Hotel Phone: (210)525-8090
Fax: (210) 525-8453
Room Rate:
$85.00 Single/Double Occupancy
Please make reservations directly with the hotel. Be sure to identify yourself with "UTHSCSA Cont Medical" to qualify for the special rate of $85.00 (plus tax) for single or double accommodations. These rooms will be held for conference attendees until Friday, February 17, 2012. After that date, the availability of rooms and conference rates cannot be guaranteed.
https://6108.lq.com
Promo Code:
TAYAONC1
- Complimentary on-site self-parking
- Transportation to and from the airport (a $50.00 value, included in the room rate). If you book outside the block, you will have to make arrangements for your own transportation.
The La Quinta Inn and Suites Conference Center at Medical Center is a brilliant seven story contemporary hotel offering 168 deluxe accommodations including one and two room suites. Conveniently located off IH-10 in Northwest San Antonio TX, the La Quinta is just minutes from the Medical Center, Riverwalk, Sea World, North Star Mall and the Shops at La Cantera. Each room features marble countertop bathrooms, complimentary wireless internet access, refrigerator, microwave, electronic safe and on demand movies. Well-trained and helpful staff maintains a focus on every guest's needs and are dedicated to providing leisure, group, and business travelers with the best mid-priced, high-value San Antonio hotel experience.
CALL FOR POSTERS
This call for posters is for the 2nd Annual Texas Adolescent & Young Adult 2012 Oncology Conference on March 2-3, 2012, at the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 8403 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio.
Background
Anyone is welcome to submit an abstract concerning AYA’s with cancer. All disciplines are encouraged to
participate, e.g. junior faculty, fellows, nursing, etc. Work can be “in progress,” completed or previously
presented in another forum. Posters might include: clinical, translational or basic research; disease
committee work; clinical practice topics; case report learning; etc. All abstracts will be accepted.
Three abstracts will be selected for 10-minute oral presentations.
Abstract Submission Instructions
The abstract should be no longer than 1 page, with 1" margins and use 12 point Times New Roman font. The abstract should include a title, list of authors, and department/division affiliation. The body of the abstract should include background/introduction, methods, results, and conclusion/significance/impact.
Submit to: cme@uthscsa.edu
Poster Instructions
If your abstract is accepted; you will be responsible for developing a poster using the following general rules and guidelines:
- The poster board should be 4 feet tall by 6 feet wide.
- The top of the poster should feature the title of the project/program, the principal investigator, and any other contributors.
- The content of the poster should be divided into appropriate sections (i.e., background/introduction, aims, methods, data/results, conclusions, significance/impact, etc.). Include illustrations if possible – figures, tables, color photographs, charts. The material should be well labeled and legible from a distance of 2 yards.
- We will provide a mounting board and thumbtacks for displaying posters.
Important Dates
Call for Posters Opens: December 2, 2011
Poster Presentation: March 2, 2012
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