Conference Overview
October 23 – 26, 2016
Marlo Thomas Center for Global Education and Collaboration
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Driving directions
The 3rd annual PTCOG-North America conference will focus on advances in IMPT, robustness in treatment planning, quantifying and managing the uncertainty in range and tumor motion, incorporating 3-D imaging with daily delivery, and various other topics. The clinical applications will center on the traditionally recognized clinical indications but more importantly on pediatric cancers, and cancers of the breast, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal tract. Hypofractionation and combined modality approaches will be an important focus. We anticipate updates on outcomes of completed, as well as ongoing clinical trials, and a robust discussion around future protocols, grant opportunities, and multi-institutional collaborative efforts, as well as recognizing the value of large multi-center registry data.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
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| April 1 | Abstract submission and conference registration open |
| August 24 | Regular registration begins |
| August 31 | Deadline to submit abstracts |
| September 24 | Abstract acceptance notifications are sent |
| October 1 | Late registration begins |
| October 23 | PTCOG-NA Conference with on-site registration |
Lodging
A block of rooms for conference attendees has been reserved at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown for October 20-28, 2016. The discounted group rate is available until September 23, 2016. Beginning September 24, the room rate will be $159 +tax.
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
250 N Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-7300
CME Information
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After participating in this conference, you should be able to:
- Describe the principles behind proton therapy and its effective use in the treatment of cancer
- Evaluate new techniques and systems for proton therapy
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- Physicians
- Specialty Physicians
- Physicists
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians Assistants
- Radiation Therapists
- Medical Dosimetrists
- Residents
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- Graduate Students
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medication Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Visiting Memphis
Memphis, set beside the Mississippi River in the southwest corner of Tennessee, is a center of musical creativity with a rich delta heritage and southern soul food cuisine. The attractions Memphis has to offer showcase the vibrant musical scene, restaurants, performing arts, museums, parks, shopping, and family activities.
More information about Proton Therapy at St. Jude
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Proton Therapy at St. Jude
St. Jude is home to the world’s first proton beam therapy center dedicated solely for children. Learn why St. Jude is the leader in radiation oncology for childhood cancers.
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Department of Radiation Oncology
Department of Radiation Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Radiation therapy, used alone or in combination with surgery and chemotherapy, remains an integral component in the successful management and treatment of pediatric tumors.
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Why St. Jude for Radiation Therapy?
St. Jude provides the highest level of care for children needing radiation therapy, from world-class experts to state-of-the-art equipment.
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The Next Generation of Radiation Therapy at St. Jude
With the first proton therapy center in the world dedicated solely to children, St. Jude combines personalized care with one of the most advanced forms of radiation therapy available to patients.