ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL) IN ADULTS AND THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

Association of Northern California Oncologists

presents two talks for oncologists and oncology nurses entitled

ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL) IN ADULTS AND THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

with

W. ARCHIE BLEYER, M.D., F.R.C.P.

Medical Advisor, Cancer Treatment Center, St. Charles Medical Center (Bend, OR)

Director, CureSearch/Alfac Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Research

Clinical Research Professor, Oregon Health & Sciences University

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Texas (Houston) Medical School

The educational objectives of these talks are:

• Recognize the disparity in progress of ALL therapy between children and adults.

• Appreciate the primary reason for ALL deficit in adolescents and young adults.

• Understand the basis for the new intergroup trial for 15-30 year-oldswith B-precursor ALL.

• Relate the deficit to ALL strategies underway in California,other states, and other countries.

These talks are scheduled for:

6:30PM Buffet Dinner Reception & 7:00PM Lecture

October 1st

The Claremont Resort

Ashby & Domingo Avenues

Oakland

(510) 843-3000

October 2nd

Hyatt Regency

1209 L Street

Sacramento

(916) 443-1234

These meetings are supported by Enzon Pharmaceuticals.

For directions, please call the meeting locations. FAX your RSVP(s) to José Luis González, ANCO Executive Director, at (415) 472-3961 no later than September 24th.

Download the meeting announcement and registration form at www.anco-online.org/bleyer.pdf