Educational Events

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Educational Events

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network hosts educational events for patients and their loved ones in cities across the United States. Our Pancreatic Cancer Symposia and Understanding Pancreatic Cancer Educational Lectures are in-person opportunities for patients and families to learn about various topics related to pancreatic cancer from leaders in the field, and to join together in camaraderie.   We are also pleased to offer webinars where you can learn about various topics from the comfort of your home.

Upcoming Pancreatic Cancer Symposia

Washington, DC
Pancreatic Cancer Symposium – Washington, DC
Saturday, March 10, 2012
9:00am – 4:45pm
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
If you would like to register, please click here.

California
Save the Date!
Pancreatic Cancer Symposium – Bay Area
Friday, May 11, 2012
9:00am – 4:45pm
The Westin San Francisco Airport
1 Old Bayshore Highway
Millbrae, CA 94030

Upcoming Understanding Pancreatic Cancer Lectures

California
Saturday, February 11, 2012
9:00am – 11:00am
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Headquarters
1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
*Parking is free.

Learn about diagnostic tools, treatment approaches and clinical trials for pancreatic cancer. Speakers will be James Farrell, MD and Syma Iqbal, MD.

To register contact Mayra Garcia at mgarcia@pancan.org or 877-272-6226.

Educational Webinars

Surgical Management of Pancreatic Cancer
Mark Talamonti, MD, Northshore University HealthSystem, University of Chicago Medical School
This Webinar was held on August 29. The audio portion of Dr. Talamonti’s presentation begins at 3:26. http://youtu.be/lri67wwamx8

Clinical Trials Overview
Jordan Berlin, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Anitra Talley, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
This Webinar was held on January 6, 2012.

View Presentations from Previous Symposia and Educational Lectures

Click here to watch presentations from the Pancreatic Cancer Symposium - Los Angeles.  This Symposium was held on October 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. 

Click here to view slides from past Pancreatic Cancer Symposia and Educational Lectures.  The slide presentations are provided in pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Viewer to view the slides.

Other Educational Opportunities

Pancreatic Cancer Symposium – November 2008 – Los Angeles, CA

Below, please find information for educational events hosted by other organizations and groups.

Online Educational Opportunities

Surviving and Thriving: Life with Cancer is a podcast series that focuses on the unique issues of cancer survivors and their loved ones.  This series is produced in partnership by the Wellness Community (TWC) and CR Magazine.  Please follow the link below to listen to these archived podcasts.
CR Magazine

Patient Power®
Patient Power® connects you with the latest news for your health concern though online radio programs and videos. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has partnered with Patient Power to develop future pancreatic cancer programming. View these shows here.

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