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ASCO Announces 2006 Ask The ASCO Expert Series Schedule


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2006

CONTACT:
Heather Goethe  703-299-1016

Leading Oncologists Answer Questions About Cancer Live Online

Editor’s Note: Nationally recognized oncology experts available for interview.

Alexandria, VA -- People Living With Cancer, (www.PLWC.org), the patient website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), will host a series of patient information forums designed to discuss provocative and timely cancer related topics in addition to providing answers to participant’s questions. Issues ranging from cancer and sexual health to life after cancer treatment will be explored in an anonymous and supportive setting.

Nationally recognized oncologists and other notable experts specializing in the selected areas of discussion will host each forum. Those not able to login at the time of a scheduled forum are encouraged to submit their questions through the website beforehand. A transcript of each session will be posted on www.PLWC.org the following business day. The 2006 Ask the ASCO Expert Series schedule follows:

Gastrointestinal Cancers: Scientific News for Patients
January 26 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)

Prostate Cancer: Important News for Patients
February 24 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)

Preventing, Screening, and Treating Colon Cancer
March -- Questions Throughout the Month

Cancer and Aging America: Valuable Information for Patients and Loved Ones
March 10 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)

Cancer, Sexual Health, and Fertility
April 1-21 Questions Answered

Bonus Live Interactive Forum:
Cancer, Sexual Health, and Fertility
April 25 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EDT)

Caring for a Loved One with Cancer
May 10 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EDT)

How to Cope with Common Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
June -- Questions Answered Throughout the Month

Top Advances in Cancer Research: News From ASCO’s Annual Meeting
June 6 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EDT)

Cancer in Children, Teens, and Young Adults: What Every Parent Needs to Know
July -- Questions Answered Throughout the Month

Cancer Survivorship: Living Beyond Cancer
August -- Questions Answered Throughout the Month

Taking Care of Yourself During and After Cancer Treatment
September -- Questions Answered Throughout the Month

Breast Cancer Basics and Beyond
October 11 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EDT)

Living with Lung Cancer
November 8 from 2:00-3:00 PM (EST)

Tips to Cope with Cancer
December -- Questions Answered Throughout the Month

Visit the People Living With Cancer Website (www.PLWC.org) for official details, to submit a question, or to request a transcript.

People Living With Cancer (www.PLWC.org) is the patient website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology providing accurate, timely, and oncologist-approved information about cancer. Visitors to www.PLWC.org will find detailed information on nearly 100 types of cancer. The site offers information in both English and Spanish. An Editorial Board comprised of more than 150 medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, social workers, and patient advocates oversees all content on the site.

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