***ATTENTION TAMPA HEALTH AND MEDICAL REPORTERS***

Doctors, Researchers, Scientists, Advocates and Patients
Gather in Tampa for Pancreatic Cancer Symposium

Co-hosted by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc. (PanCAN) and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

WHAT
This month, several of the country’s most highly regarded pancreatic cancer experts – including physicians and scientists from Tampa’s H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, as well as doctors from leading cancer centers around the US – will gather to discuss a spectrum of issues, from diagnostic tools and treatment combinations, to screening for high-risk individuals.

As the leading national patient advocacy organization for the pancreatic cancer community, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) provides extensive resources to patients, caregivers, family members and health care providers touched by the disease. As a co-host of the Tampa symposium, PanCAN is providing an opportunity for patients, families and caregivers to personally interact with leading pancreatic cancer experts.

WHEN
Saturday, February 17, 2007
8:30 am – 6:30 pm (EST)

WHERE
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Vincent A. Stabile Research Building
Ted and Marty Couch Auditorium
12902 Magnolia Drive (Corner of Holly Drive & Magnolia Drive)
Tampa, Florida

WHO

• Dr. William S. Dalton, President & CEO, Center Director, Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
• Dr. Mokenge P. Malafa, Section Head, Pancreatic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
• Jason Kuhn, Chairman of the Board, PanCAN
• Julie Fleshman, President and CEO, PanCAN
• Patients, survivors, family members and health professionals

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