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PCRI Conference 2009
Making a Positive Impact on Quality of Life
Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel
California, USA
September 12-13, 2009
VIEW CONFERENCE SUMMARY
(See page 16 of the Nov. 2009 PCRI Insights)
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute mission is to improve the quality of men’s lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families and the medical community.
We are pleased to announce the 11th major conference devoted to prostate cancer, planned and/or produced by members of The Prostate Cancer Research Institute. As in the past, this conference will provide insight for patients, caregivers and medical professionals.
The conference faculty is composed of physicians and scientists who are experts in prostate cancer. View the conference agenda.
Please join us at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel for this outstanding event.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Moderated by the highly regarded Dr. Mark Moyad and Dr. Mark Scholz, this year’s conference will again focus on Quality of Life Issues. Faculty will talk about important lifestyle and health issues including diet and dietary supplements, erectile dysfunction, hormone blockade side effects and other current issues relating to advanced disease. Exciting up-and-coming technology and research will also be presented.
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Listen to real clinical cases and the multi disciplinary discussions from the faculty.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
After speakers present, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the faculty and ask questions.
ASK THE EXPERTS – New this year
A 90-minute session featuring experts in the fields of Medical Oncology, Urology, Radiation and Radiation Oncology, Medicare, Diets and Dietary Supplements and much more!
SATURDAY NIGHT EVENT (Optional)
• Dinner and a Keynote Speech
• The Harry Pinchot Award
• The Catalyst Award
LOS ANGELES EXCURSIONS
Excursions are available to The Hollywood Bowl on Friday, September 11th and The Getty Center on Sunday, September 13th. For other entertainment ideas, see DiscoverLosAngeles.com
EXHIBIT HALL
Various organizations and the people who represent them will be at hand to showcase their services, products and research.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Support group meetings will be held during the conference courtesy of UsTOO, International and Women Against Prostate Cancer.
CONFERENCE BROCHURE
You can download a PDF copy of the conference brochure that was attached to the May Insights issue.
| Registration Fee* | |
| Early (through July 31st) | $60 |
| Regular (through Sept 10th) | $85 |
| On-site | $100 |
| Optional | |
| Saturday Dinner | $ 50 |
| Friday Hollywood Bowl | $ 50 |
| Sunday Getty Museum | $ 20 |
| *Registration fee includes access to conference and support group meetings. Hotels, meals, taxes, & gratuities are the responsibility of each attendee |
Sponsorship opportunities are available
Please contact Joe Bueno at 310-743-2116 or jbueno@pcri.org for details. You may download the Sponsors Packet in PDF format.
The 2008 conference is presented by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute in partnership with:
