National Melanoma Symposium on Sept 22nd

For patients, their families, and people interested in exploring the critical health issues surrounding malignant melanoma.

Join leading melanoma experts on Saturday, September 22, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Norris Cotton Cancer Center in Lebanon, NH, to discuss emerging therapies, the importance of clinical trials, and innovations in research.

This national symposium, hosted by AIM at Melanoma, offers patients education programs at world renowned melanoma centers. Norris Cotton Cancer Center will host the final of five symposia this year held in locations around the nation. This event is open to patients and caregivers at no cost. Registration required.

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Melanoma Education Symposium
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Auditorium E & F, DHMC
Registration Required
To register visit www.AIMatMelanoma.org and select Patient and Caregiver Symposium.

Agenda

8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
8:30-8:40 a.m. Welcome - Keynote Valerie Guild - President, AIM at Melanoma
8:40-9:10 a.m. 2012 Melanoma Landscape Marc S. Ernstoff, MD, Director Melanoma Program, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center	Marc S. Ernstoff, MD
9:10-9:35 a.m. Early Diagnosis of Melanoma M. Shane Chapman, MD, Section Chief Dermatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center	M. Shane Chapman, MD
9:35-9:55 a.m. Sentinel Node Biopsy for Melanoma: What, How, Why? Kari M. Rosenkranz, MD, Surgeon, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center	Kari M. Rosenkranz, MD
9:55-10:10 a.m. BREAK
10:10-10:50 a.m. Personalizing Melanoma Therapy Today and Tomorrow Keith Flaherty, MD, Director of Developmental Therapeutics, Mass General Cancer
10:50-11:10 a.m. Support Groups – How and Where We Find Each Other Deborah Steele, MA, Manager of Support Services Program, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center	Deborah Steele, MA
11:10-11:55 a.m. Q&A Session