September 2006

Welcome to the first MASCC newletter. We hope to keep you better informed on what is happening in supportive care through our website and email. Please let us know your suggestions and comments so we can better serve you.

Did You Know? MASCC Is Awarding Free Memberships!
For Free Membership, tell your colleagues about MASCC (and be sure we know you did):
Recruit 6 as members;
you get a one-year membership free
Recruit 10 members;
you get a two-year membership free

Calling All Authors
Are you an author in a new book that addresses some aspect of supportive care? MASCC will announce your new book online on their publications page. See our policy and post a new book on the MASCC website.

News from Supportive Care in Cancer
Featured Article:Issue 14-8 The prevention and management of acute skin reactions related to radiation therapy: a systematic review and practice guideline

Featured Article:Issue 14-9 Cancer chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea and constipation: mechanisms of damage and prevention strategies

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Professional Liaison – Feature
CancerCare, founded in 1944, provides free support services by oncology social workers to more than 90,000 people yearly. Additionally, they offer one hour free Telephone Education Workshopsthat are available internationally. Many of these workshops are offered in collaboration with MASCC. Learn more about these great workshops on the MASCC website.

MASCC Development Fund Your contribution will support MASCC’s mission worldwide. Make it possible to increase our scholarships, grants, study group projects, and other initiatives. Make a donation today.

2006-2008 Board of Directors
Meet your newly elected Board

Paul Hesketh
President 2006-2008

Study Groups

Announcing: Three New Study Groups
As supportive care needs grow, so is MASCC. Three new study groups have formed. Interested in Bone Complications, Nutrition, or Skin Toxicities? Email us to participate.

Attention Researchers
Looking for Investigators to participate:
Fugal Infections Survey
Oral Chemotherapy Survey

Reminders

Save The Date:
20th Anniversary International Symposium, St. Gallen Switzerland
June 27 - Pre-conference workshop in German

New Site Feature

Job Postings

Looking to fill a position at your institution or organization? Coming this Fall, you can post your job openings on the MASCC Web site.

Please contact Cindy Rittenberg, cindyrit@bellsouth.net with your job posting request.

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

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