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2008 Annual Meeting Session List
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ARRO

ARRO001  Introduction and Opening Remarks   
ARRO002  ASTRO Resident Awards/Grants Update   
ARRO003  How to Give a Talk   
ARRO004  How to Write a Translational Clinical Protocol   
ARRO005  How to Write a Grant   
ARRO006  How to Write a Paper   
ARRO007  Analyzing Data   
ARRO007A  Mentorship: Career and Family Life   
ARRO009  RTOG Program   
ARRO010  ASTRO Government Relations Section   
ARRO011  Update from the ABR   
ARRO012  Post-residency Fellowships   
ARRO013  Professional Evaluation of a Radiation Oncology Academic Practice   
ARRO014  Legal Aspects of Entering Practice   
ARRO016  Practice Entry Survey Results   
ARRO017  Economics I Wish I Knew When I Was a Resident   
ARRO019  Rad-Onc Redux   
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ECON

ECON01  Contouring for Prostate Cancer   
ECON02  Contouring for Gynecological Cancer   
ECON03  Contouring for Head and Neck Cancer   
ECON04  Contouring for Lung Cancer   
ECON05  Contouring for Head and Neck Cancer   
ECON06  Contouring for Prostate Cancer   
ECON07  Contouring for Breast Cancer   
ECON09  Contouring for Gynecological Cancer   
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EDU

EDU101  Role of Guidelines in Radiation Oncology: Clinical and Technical Guidelines from ACR and ASTRO   
EDU102  Image-Guided Brachytherapy   
EDU103  Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Death: Apoptosis, Necrosis, Senescence   
EDU105  Difficult Cases in Breast Cancer   
EDU106  Image Guided Radiation Therapy: 4D Treatment Approaches   
EDU107  Targeted Radionuclide Therapy   
EDU108  Radiobiological Aspects of Moving Away From 2Gy   
EDU201  Breast Cancer Management Part I: Early Stage Disease   
EDU202  Gastric Cancer - Current Treatment Approach and New Developments   
EDU203  Nasopharyngeal Cancer   
EDU204  Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer: Using All the Tools (Imaging, Motion Correction, and IMRT) Promises and Pitfalls- A Case Based Approach   
EDU205  In Defense of Cure: The Arguments in Favor of Using Radiotherapy in Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2008   
EDU206  Radiotherapy for Favorable Risk Prostate Cancer: A Review of all the Options   
EDU207  Current Treatment and Controversies in Childhood Brain Tumors   
EDU208  Advances in CT and PET Imaging for Radiation Treatment Planning   
EDU209  Interactions of Radiation with Novel Chemotherapy and Biological Targeting Agents   
EDU210  Veteran's Administration Patient's Journey: The Chronic Effects   
EDU211  Challenging Cases in the Management of Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Prostate Cancer   
EDU212  Head and Neck Case Presentations   
EDU213  Management of Localized High Risk Prostate Cancer   
EDU301  Adult Brain Tumors   
EDU302  Cancer of the Colon, Rectum and Anus   
EDU303  Cancer of the Esophagus   
EDU304  Vaginal and Vulvar Cancer   
EDU305  Concurrent CT/RT and Post-Op Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer   
EDU306  Challenging Lung Cancer Cases   
EDU307  Clinical Trials in Hodgkin's Disease   
EDU308  History of Radiation Oncology - Evolution of ASTRO: 1958-2008   
EDU309  IMRT II: Clinical and Radiobiology Aspects (Integrating Radiobiology into Planning)   
EDU310  Molecular Aspects of Cancer Biology: Techniques and Concepts   
EDU311  Case Presentations in Hodgkin's Disease and Lymphoma   
EDU312  Difficult Cases in GYN Management   
EDU313  Challenging Cases in GI Malignancy   
EDU314  Treatment of Localized Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer   
EDU315  QUAntitative estimates of Normal Tissue Effects in the Clinic (QUANTEC): Redefining Normal Tissue Tolerance of Radiotherapy   
EDU316  Quality Assurance for IGRT   
EDU401  Management of Adult Sarcomas   
EDU402  Intracranial SRS Physics/ Treatment Planning   
EDU403  Controversies in the Management of Endometrial Cancer   
EDU404  Early Stage Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (Lobectomy, Wedge Resection Plus Brachytherapy, Radiation Therapy, Radiosurgery, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryosurgery, CT)   
EDU405  Management of Primary, Refractory and Recurrent Diffuse Large B Cell and Other Aggressive Lymphomas   
EDU407  Pediatric Tumors: (Non CNS) Rhabdomyosarcoma, Hodgkin's Disease and Retinoblastoma   
EDU408  Tumor Microenvironment, Angiogenesis and Metastasis   
EDU409  Heterogeneity Within and Between Cancers: The Stem Cell Problem in Radiotherapy   
EDU410  Oncology Patient Survivorship & Quality of Life   
EDU411  Imaging for Brain Tumors in Treatment Planning, Disgnosis, and Follow-up   
EDU412  Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer/Small Cell Lung Cancer: Integrating Systemic and Local Therapies (CT, Targeting Agents, Post-op RT, Neoadjuvant Therapy)   
EDU413  Evaluation and Management of Testicular Cancer   
EDU414  Clinical Updates in IMRT and IGRT for Head and Neck Cancer   
EDU415  Treatment Target Localization Systems   
EDU501  Breast Cancer Management Part II: Adjuvant Systemic Therapy and Loco- Regional Radiotherapy in Stage I/II Breast Cancer   
EDU502  Intra Cranial SRS Benign/Malignant Tumors and Functional Disorders   
EDU503  Quality Assurance in IMRT   
EDU504  Cervical Cancer- Practical Management Issues   
EDU505  Treatment Planning for Prostate Cancer: Imaging (US CT MR) Immobilization, Fields, Tumor and Normal Tissue Doses     
EDU506  Stereotactic Body RT: Clinical and Biological Update   
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PAN

PAN01  The Current Role of Trimodality Therapy in Stage III Non Small Cell Lung Cancer   
PAN02  Opportunities in Imaging for Radiation Oncology   
PAN04  Local-regional Treatment Decisions in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy   
PAN05  Joint ASTRO/RRS Tumor Regrowth Delay and Tumor Cure Assays: Design, Interpretation, and Relevance for Assessment of Radiocurability and its Modification   
PAN07  Issues in Breast Cancer Management for Health Disparities Populations   
PAN08  Understanding the Uncertainties in Proton Therapy Planning and Delivery   
PAN09  Improving Safety for Patients Receiving Radiotherapy: A Human Factors Engineering Approach   
PAN10  Joint ASTRO/RRS DNA Repair Inhibitors and the Clinic: Ready for Prime Time?   
PAN11  Practical Approaches for 4-D Imaging and Planning   
PAN12  Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery for Spinal Tumors: What it Takes to Get Started?   
PAN13  Proton Therapy- Issues and Considerations in Clinical Trial Design, Biology and Outcomes   
PAN15  Joint ASTRO/SNM Advances in Molecular Imaging for Radiation Oncology   
PAN16  Masters in Radiation Oncology   
PAN17  Chemoradiation in Localized Colorectal Cancer: Standard Management and Future Directions   
PAN18  Mentors and Mentoring   
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PRES

PRES100  Presidential Symposium Introduction and Session 1: Clinical Applications of Platinum-Based Chemo-Radiation: Selection, Sequencing and Scheduling   
PRES100A  Patricia Eifel: Presidential Symposium Introduction and Session 1: Clinical Applications of Platinum-Based Chemo-Radiation: Selection, Sequencing and Scheduling   
PRES100B  K. Kian Ang: Presidential Symposium Introduction and Session 1: Clinical Applications of Platinum-Based Chemo-Radiation: Selection, Sequencing and Scheduling   
PRES100C  David Adelstein: Presidential Symposium Introduction and Session 1: Clinical Applications of Platinum-Based Chemo-Radiation: Selection, Sequencing and Scheduling   
PRES100D  Harry Bartelink: Presidential Symposium Introduction and Session 1: Clinical Applications of Platinum-Based Chemo-Radiation: Selection, Sequencing and Scheduling   
PRES100E  Gillian Thomas: Presidential Symposium Introduction and Session 1: Clinical Applications of Platinum-Based Chemo-Radiation: Selection, Sequencing and Scheduling   
PRES200  Current Role and Novel Uses of Other Cytotoxic Agents with Radiation   
PRES200A  Christopher Willett: Current Role and Novel Uses of Other Cytotoxic Agents with Radiation   
PRES200B  Mitchell Machtay, Walter Curran: Current Role and Novel Uses of Other Cytotoxic Agents with Radiation   
PRES200C  David Ilson: Current Role and Novel Uses of Other Cytotoxic Agents with Radiation   
PRES200D  Julie Brahmer: Current Role and Novel Uses of Other Cytotoxic Agents with Radiation   
PRES300  Managing the Acute Side Effects of Concurrent Chemoradiation   
PRES300A  Christopher Crane: Managing the Acute Side Effects of Concurrent Chemoradiation   
PRES300B  Andy Trotti: Managing the Acute Side Effects of Concurrent Chemoradiation   
PRES300C  Maria Petzel: Managing the Acute Side Effects of Concurrent Chemoradiation   
PRES300D  Eileen Duffy: Managing the Acute Side Effects of Concurrent Chemoradiation   
PRES300E  David Brizel: Managing the Acute Side Effects of Concurrent Chemoradiation   
PRES400  Concurrent Use of Targeted Agents with Radiation and Chemotherapy   
PRES400A  Quynh-Thu Le: Concurrent Use of Targeted Agents with Radiation and Chemotherapy   
PRES400B  Paul Harari: Concurrent Use of Targeted Agents with Radiation and Chemotherapy   
PRES400C  Arnab Chakravarti: Concurrent Use of Targeted Agents with Radiation and Chemotherapy   
PRES400D  David Raben: Concurrent Use of Targeted Agents with Radiation and Chemotherapy   
PRES400E  Hak Choy: Concurrent Use of Targeted Agents with Radiation and Chemotherapy   
PRESAD001  Patricia Eifel: Presidential Address   
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Foreign Language

FOR001  Developing Countries Course   
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Clinical Trial Unopp

CTU1  Highly rated clinical abstracts   
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Gold Medalist

Gold001  Gold Medalist Award Winner 1   
Gold002  Gold Medalist Award Winner 2   
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Government

GOV01  Government Relations Luncheon   
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Health Policy

HP01  Health Policy Socieoeconomic Luncheon   
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Keynote

Key001  Keynote Address Fletcher Lecture Joint ASTRO RRS   
Key002  Keynote Address Kaplan Lecture   
Key003  Keynote Address Del Regato Lecture   
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PD

PD01  PET and Locally Advanced   
PD02  Lymphoma/Sarcoma   
PD03  GI   
PD04  GU   
PD05  Health Services Research   
PD06  Physics   
PD07  Breast Cancer   
PD08  Head and Neck   
PD09  Biology   
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PL

PL01  Top Rated Abstracts   
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SPEC

SPEC002  Maintenance of Certification Learning Session   
SPEC004  Awards Ceremony   
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SS

SSA  Breast I: Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation and Hypofractionation   
SSAA  SARC: Adult Sarcomas   
SSB  CLIN TRIALS: Clinical Trials - Various   
SSBB  PHYSICS V: Treatment Room Imaging II: Technical Advances   
SSC  CNS I: High Grade Glioma   
SSD  GI I: Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary   
SSE  GYN: Gyn   
SSG  PHYSICS I: Innovative Treatment Delivery Techniques   
SSH  HN I: Treatment Sequelae and Predictors of Response   
SSI  LUNG I: SBRT   
SSK  Biology II - Cell Death   
SSL  PHYSIC II: Treatment Room Imaging 1: Clinical Applications   
SSM  CNS II: Spinal Radiosurgery, Brain Metastases & Other   
SSN  GU I: Biomarkers and Predictors of Outcome   
SSO  Lung II   
SSQ  PHYSICS III: Treatment Modeling and Outcome Prediction   
SSR  GI II: Ano-Rectal and Esophagus   
SSS  GUII: Combination Therapies and Novel Therapies   
SST  PEDS: Pediatrics   
SSU  Biology IV - Normal Tissue Responses   
SSV  PHYSIC IV: Treatment Management: IMRT/IGRT/ART   
SSW  Breast II: Cardiac Toxicity and Local Regional Failure   
SSX  GU III: Long Term Trial Results   
SSY  HN II: Therapeutics and Imaging   
SSZ  QOL: Quality of Life   
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Welcome

WEL01  Opening Ceremony - Welcome Address   
WEL02  ASTRO 50th Celebration Ceremony   
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