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KHCC 15th Symposium: Gastrointestinal Cancers

Under the Patronage of

HRH Princess Ghida Talal

King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC)

Cordially invites you to attend:

“KHCC 15^th International Symposium: Gastrointestinal Malignancies”

March 26^th – 28^th, 2009

Le Meridien Hotel, Amman - Jordan

Welcoming Note

On behalf of King Hussein Cancer Center and the organizing committee of this conference, it is our great pleasure to welcome you all to the KHCC 15th International Symposium on Gastrointestinal malignancies.

The Symposium agenda was prepared to include rich data on gastrointestinal malignancies with the aim of improving the early detection, diagnosis and treatment for patients in Jordan and the region. Leading oncologists, radiologists, Gastroenterologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons from USA, Europe, and Middle East countries will share with you the recent advances and their up-to-date knowledge and expertise.

I would like to extend KHCC's appreciation to our guest speakers for their valuable contributions, to our sponsors for their support, and to the organizing committee for their dedication and hard work. I hope that you will have a wonderful and fruitful meeting in Amman, and to enjoy your stay in Jordan.

Hani El-Taani, MD

President of the Conference

Oncologist, King Hussein Cancer Center

Overview

The "KHCC 15th International Symposium: Gastrointestinal malignancies " will take place in Amman – Jordan; March 26th to 28th, 2009. This Symposium has been designed to provide comprehensive updates on the biology, staging and management of Gastrointestinal Malignancies (Esophagus, Stomach, Colon, Rectum, Anal canal, Liver, Pancreato-Biliary Tract, and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. Changes in treatment paradigms in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery occurring in the past year will be discussed. Controversial issues in the management of gastrointestinal malignancies will be debated. The most promising agents being investigated in gastrointestinal malignancies will be presented, including their mechanisms of action and preclinical and clinical data.

The format of this scientific meeting will include didactic lectures from renowned experts, interactive case management discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and ample time for participant interaction with the international faculty. Cutting-edge data from ongoing clinical research will be integrated into all of the didactic lectures .The symposium will also focus on emerging targeted agents that might change the future management of gastrointestinal malignancies.

Furthermore, the conference will include a full day designated to topics related to nursing staff that focus on nursing care associated with gastrointestinal malignancies. This full day program that will be held at KHCC; is designed for oncology nurses with an interest in understanding the latest advances for gastrointestinal malignancies and in learning strategies to manage the side effects associated with these tumors. This day is designed to update nurses’ knowledge and skills regarding the new techniques and interventions related to patients with gastrointestinal malignancies. The main topics will cover the interventions with stoma care, malignant wound management, and symptoms management associated with gastrointestinal malignancies. These topics will be presented by local and international experts in this area.

Organizing Committee:

Chairman: Hani El Taani, MD

Members: Asem Mansour, MD

Mahmoud Al-Masri, MD

Maher Sughayer, MD

Faiez Daoud, MD

Ihab Shehadeh, MD

Nabeel Al-Nassir, MD

Salah Abbasi, MD

Jamal Khader, MD

Imad Treish, Pharm.D. BCOP

Ahmad Al Shorafa, MD

Ahmad Al-Khatib, RN, PhD

Nariman Amer, RN

Target Audience

· Medical hematologists and oncologists

· Radiation oncologists

· Oncology surgeons

· Gastroenterologists

· Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialists

· Pathologists

· Nurses

· Nutritionists

· Other Health Care Workers interested in the field of gastrointestinal malignancies

Language

The official language of the symposium is English.

Speakers:

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, USA

Christopher Crane, MD - Dept. of Radiation Oncology

Eddie Abdalla, MD - Dept. of Surgical Oncology

George Chang, M.D - Dept. of Surgical Oncology

Asif Rashid, MD, PhD - Dept of Pathology

Gauri R Varadhachary, MD – Dept. of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology

Steven Curley, MD - Dept. of Gastrointestinal Tumor Surgery

Kamran Ahrar, MD - Dept. of Interventional Radiology

University of South Carolina, USA

Robert Hawes, MD - Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

BELGIUM

Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD – Dept. of Medicine - GI Section

FRANCE

Jean-Pierre Gérard, MD - Dept. of Surgical Oncology

JAPAN

Takeo Fukagawa, MD, PhD – Dept. of Surgical Oncology

Georgetown University, USA

Gregory Gagnon, MD - Dept. of Radiation Oncology

John Marshal, MD - Dept. of GI Oncology

NCI-Cairo, EGYPT

Amal S Ibrahim MD, DrPH – Dept. of Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Prof. Mostafa El Serafi, MD – Dept. of Medical Oncology

Nursing Day March 28^th 2009 Speakers:

USA

Susan C. McMillan, PhD, ARNP, FAAN - University of South Florida

Mary S. Wheeler, MSN, RN, ACHPN - Community Hospice; Washington, DC

JORDAN

Maha Barbar, MD – Dept. of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition- KHCC

Ahmad Aboodi RN, MBA – Amman, Jordan

General Information:

About Jordan:

- Climate and Weather: Generally during March, the weather is relatively cool and pleasant.

- Currency: the official currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JD). (1 USD equals about 0.70 JD).

- Time: Jordan is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +3)

To learn more about Jordan, you can visit: www.visitjordan.org or www.new7wonders.com

Venue of the Symposium:

The Symposium will be held at the Le Meridien Hotel in Amman, Jordan. Accommodation for the attendees will be at the same hotel. The Le Meridian is just 45 minutes drive away from Queen Alia International Airport and is located in the heart of the city and within a walking distance of both shopping and business districts.