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ASTRO will host two news briefinga with accompanying live webcasts on exceptional cancer research papers to be presented during ASTRO 2011, 53rd Annual Meeting.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will host two news briefinga with accompanying live webcasts on exceptional cancer research papers to be presented during ASTRO's 53rd Annual Meeting (ASTRO 2011), October 2-6, 2011, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla.

News briefing 2 details

When
Monday, October 3, at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern time); 8:30 a.m. (Pacific time)

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

What
News briefing with live webcast on studies from ASTRO's 53rd Annual Meeting.

Study findings previewed:

Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer
Higher radiation dose does not help lung cancer patients live longer

Where
At the Miami Beach Convention Center, room C225/226 or on the Web at https://astro.webex.com/astro/j.php?ED=132873227&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. Reporters may ask questions after the presentations.

News briefing 3 details

When
Monday, October 3, at 12:15 p.m. (Eastern time); 9:15 a.m. (Pacific time)

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

What
News briefing with live webcast on studies from ASTRO's 53rd Annual Meeting.

Study findings previewed:

Vitamin D deficiency common in cancer patients
Cancer patients in their 60s are tech-savvy
While most cancer physicians reach out to bereved family and caregivers;
More than two-thirds of physicians feel poorly trained in this area

Where
At the Miami Beach Convention Center, room C225/226 or on the Web at https://astro.webex.com/astro/j.php?ED=132570532&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. Reporters may ask questions after the presentations.

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 .

Source: ASTRO