Submit an abstract for meeting in 2008
The International MASCC meeting will be in Houston Texas June 26-28, 2008. If you have conducted research, have a novel program, or a unique approach to supportive care, submit an abstract on your work. Call for Abstracts 2007 |
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NEW! MASCC/ISOO 2007 Virtual Meeting
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Message from our President
Dear Colleagues,
I thank all who have responded over the past few months to the call for new study group co-chairs. This call is still open and I invite other MASCC members to consider becoming more involved with MASCC by submitting your name for consideration as a study group co-chair. Our current need is for individuals who live outside the USA and have an interest in one of the following four study groups: Bone Complications, Skin Toxicities, Neurological Complications or Antiemetics. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Rittenberg at cindyrit@bellsouth.net. After reviewing all the candidates, I will be announcing these appointments early in 2008. |
Featured Liaison Organization 
The mission of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS), founded in 1984, is to foster the science of psychosocial and behavioral oncology and improving the care of cancer patients and their families throughout the world. At their annual meeting papers are presented on clinical, educational and research issues that relate to the subspecialty of psycho-oncology and two primary psychosocial dimensions of cancer: 1) Response of patients, families and staff to cancer and its treatment at all stages; 2) Psychological, social and behavioral factors that influence tumor progression and survival. The mission of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS), founded in 1984, is to foster the science of psychosocial and behavioral oncology and improving the care of cancer patients and their families throughout the world. At their annual meeting papers are presented on clinical, educational and research issues that relate to the subspecialty of psycho-oncology and two primary psychosocial dimensions of cancer: 1) Response of patients, families and staff to cancer and its treatment at all stages; 2) Psychological, social and behavioral factors that influence tumor progression and survival.
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New Books
Take time to look at these new books on the MASCC web site
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MASCC International Symposium June 26-28, 2008 Houston, Texas
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Committee Report
The MASCC Membership Committee recently sent out 132 short surveys to former members who had failed to renew their membership. The purpose was to determine if there were any specific factors that could be addressed to improve members' satisfaction with the society, the journal and the Symposium. Only 10 surveys were returned, which was insufficient to show any dominant themes. One unexpected result was 3 members re-joining! |
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Study Group recent activities
Professional and Patient Education: The findings of a previous survey of nurses in 15 countries provided the rationale for developing a clinical teaching tool (CTT) that offers consistent and comprehensive teaching of patients receiving oral cancer agents. A group of 6 nurse experts met in August to create this teaching tool.
Grant provided by Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company
Skin Toxicities: Members of this study group held a very exciting and productive meeting this November. Dermatologists, a psychologist, and oncology physicians, nurses, and dentists, plus representatives from the National Cancer Institute (total 22) from around the world were selected for their expertise in recognition of skin toxicities resulting from epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors.. The group reviewed research, discussed various opinions and together drafted a EGFR inhibitor skin toxicity grading scale. This scale will next be reviewed, revised and then field-tested for reliability and validity.
Grants provided by OSI and Amgen |
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Contact MASCC
Cynthia N. Rittenberg
500 Rue St. Ann, Suite 223 Metairie, LA 70005 USA
Phone: 504-296-2095
Fax: 713-583-9725 E-mail: cindyrit@bellsouth.net www.MASCC.org
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