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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will be hosting a premeeting webcast news briefing on the top cancer research papers to be presented during ASTRO 2011, 53rd Annual Meeting, October 2-6, 2011, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla.

News briefing details

When
Monday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern time); 9:00 a.m. (Pacific time)

(Note: Journalists may listen to the recording of the live webcast news briefing immediately following the event.)

What
Live webcast news briefing on studies to be presented at the plenary session at ASTRO’s upcoming Annual Meeting.

Study findings previewed:

• Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer
• IMRT has less harmful rectal side effects than 3D-CRT for prostate cancer patients
• Shorter radiation course as effective as standard therapy for prostate cancer recurrence five years after treatment

Where
On the Web at https://astro.webex.com/astro/j.php?ED=132570102&RG=1&UID=0&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

How
To participate in the webcast, click on the link above and register to view slides and listen to the audio of the conference live.

Contact
Call the ASTRO Communications Department at 703-839-7332 or 703-839-7336 or email Beth Bukata at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Nicole Napoli at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Source: ASTRO