Local Physicians in North Carolina Invited to Discuss Therapeutic Strategies to Improve the Treatment and Management of Cancer Patients

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer remains one of the most complex diseases with newer treatments evolving rapidly. The physicians of Cancer Centers of North Carolina (CCNC) invite other doctors and health care providers in the area to attend a complimentary dinner meeting to discuss therapeutic strategies that will improve treatment and management in the care of cancer patients, including recent advancements in this field. This interactive, CME/CE-certified dinner meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, (4500 Marriott Drive) in Raleigh, North Carolina. To register please visit http://bit.ly/CCNCASCO

CCNC physician and session moderator Dr. Neeraj Agrawal said, "I am looking forward to a stimulating discussion among community hematologists and oncologists with leaders in the field about recent technical advances in clinical oncology.  It will be interesting to hear everyone's input on the practical application of therapeutic strategies to improve the treatment and management of patients with cancer."

The dinner meeting, which is being held in conjunction with Oncology Today™, a wholly owned subsidiary of US Oncology, Inc., is designed to encourage local physician interaction to help improve the way North Carolina cancer patients receive care. The night will also include highlights from the 2010 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, including an expert review panel that will focus on current issues in clinical oncology. The panel includes:

About Cancer Centers of North Carolina

Established in 1979, Cancer Centers of North Carolina (CCNC) is the first practice to offer community-based outpatient cancer care in the Triangle with locations in Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary, Dunn, and Clayton.  The 16 board certified cancer physicians are experienced professionals offering state of the art compassionate cancer care, meeting the needs of cancer patients and their families throughout the spectrum of illness, recovery and survivorship.  They offer standard chemotherapy and radiation treatments, cancer surgical services in gynecology and ear, nose and throat surgery, access to new biologic and targeted treatments, 3 dimensional and conformal irradiation techniques, and access to the newest cancer medications through participation in nationally associated clinical trials. For more information, visit www.cancercentersofnc.com.

CCNC is United in Healing with US Oncology, America's leading integrated oncology organization. US Oncology unites the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research network to expand patient access to high-quality care and advance the science of cancer care. As a member of the United Network of US Oncology, physicians and clinicians at CCNC are united with more than 1,000 physicians and 10,000 cancer professionals from across the country. Through its affiliation with US Oncology and the US Oncology Research network, CCNC participates in innovative clinical trials from Phase I through Phase IV, and has played a role in the development of 42 FDA approved cancer therapies. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.

About Oncology Today™

US Oncology provides continuing accredited medical education opportunities to oncology physicians and clinicians through its wholly owned subsidiary, Oncology Today™.  Through strong, trusting, working relationships with designated physician leaders from the United Network of US Oncology, Oncology Today gains accurate and critical insight into the educational needs of community oncology care providers. This insight is developed into live and online learning opportunities that effectively translate the latest oncology research, treatment, and technologies into practical information that advances care for patients. For more information, visit www.oncologytoday.com.

SOURCE US Oncology, Inc.