Pacific Meso Center News for February, 2011
1st International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The UCLA Mesothelioma Research Program is sponsoring the 1st International Symposium on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) at the Sheraton Hotel in Santa Monica, California. This unique one-day symposium will take place on Saturday, May 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The course will be led by Dr. Robert Cameron, MD, FACS, Director of the Mesothelioma Research Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the West Los Angeles Veterans' Administration Medical Center, and a long-time advocate for lung-sparing surgery.
The seminar's distinguished international faculty includes both Mr. Tom Treasure, MD and Mr. David A Waller, MD, who will discuss the recent results announced from the Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery (MARS) Trial conducted in the U.K. The program will feature additional experts in the fields of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and pulmonary medicine. The symposium was designed primarily for physicians needing continuing medical education (CME) credit but other interested parties may attend.
For a brochure on the seminar and to enroll online, go to http://www.cme.ucla.edu/courses. To register by phone or for further information, call 310-794-2620.
Contact:
Clare Cameron
Pacific Meso Center at PHLBI
310-478-4678
ccameron@phlbi.org
http://www.pacificmesocenter.org
http://www.phlbi.org
New Executive Director of the Pacific Meso Center
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Clare Cameron Has a Personal Stake in the Fight Against Mesothelioma
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2011 -- The Pacific Meso Center (PCM) at PHLBI is pleased to announce that Clare Cameron has joined the Meso Center as its new executive director as of January 3, 2011. Ms. Cameron comes to the Center following 11 years as senior campaign director for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, where she started numerous fundraising events which raised millions of dollars for children's blood cancer research.
Clare has an emotional reason for working for PMC, in that she is a lung cancer survivor herself, who also saw both her parents die of lung cancer. Clare is pleased to be in her new position of heading up PMC and working with Dr. Robert Cameron, who she initially met as her lung cancer surgeon. She strongly believes in his innovative surgical techniques, helping those afflicted with mesothelioma. It is her goal to raise awareness and funding to help find better treatments and early detection, which will eventually lead to a cure for this dreaded disease. Read more...
Dr. Robert Cameron on Treating Mesothelioma
Over the last 16 years, Dr. Cameron has modified, improved, and performed the intricate operation hundreds of times and with more painstaking tedious precision than practically any other surgeon. Why did Dr. Cameron feel so strongly that this was the "right" procedure?
"There are a number of compelling reasons," Dr. Cameron states, "and there are a number of misconceptions or myths that confuse surgeons and patients alike." Dr. Cameron addresses some of these myths below and in the coming weeks in his column so that patients (and surgeons) have the foundation to rationally evaluate their surgical options.
Myth #4: Talc Pleurodesis Prevents Surgeons from Performing a Pleurectomy Operation. February 15, 2011.
Myth #3: Mesothelioma Tumor in the Lung "Fissures" Cannot Be Removed Without Also Removing the Entire Lung. January 28, 2011.
Myth #2: A More Radical Operation That Takes Out the Pericardium and Diaphragm for Bigger Margins is a Better Operation. January 11, 2011.
Myth #1: A More Radical Operation Obviously Provides Better Results Than a Less Radical Surgical Procedure. January 3, 2011.
April 30 - May 1, 2011: Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer® Partners with the 5th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling as Presenting Sponsor for 2011
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April 30 - May 1, 2011: Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer® Partners with the 5th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling as Presenting Sponsor for 2011
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The Dana Point Grand Prix Cycling event on Sunday, May 1 of cycling is pleased to announce the presenting sponsorship of Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer® for this year's USA Cycling NRC sanctioned event on May 1st, with proceeds to benefit the Pacific Meso Center and local charities.
Cancer survivors, family members, caregivers, and Doctors, are invited to join the Breakaway Walk on Sunday, May 1st at 3:00 p.m. at the Cancer Survivor Tent in a Celebration of Life and walk the last 200 yards of the race at 3:00 p.m. Banner signing, T shirts, Medals and lots of fun!
Prior to the Sunday May 1st main racing event, on Saturday April 30, the Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation hosts a charity fundraiser to benefit local and national charities, the Pacific Meso Center being one of the primary beneficiaries. The evening will consist of great food, drinks and a silent auction at a local restaurant from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Click here for more information.
May 21, 2011: UCLA and PMC to Hold Conference on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Pleural Mesothelioma
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The Pacific Meso Center (PMC) at PHLBI is pleased to announce that it has agreed to help sponsor a UCLA Seminar on Lung-Sparing Therapies for Malignant Pleural Mesotheliomia, the first of its kind featuring cancer treatments that preserve the victims' lung. This unique one day seminar will take place on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 at the Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The course will be led by one of the world's foremost experts in the field, Dr. Robert B. Cameron, who is the Director of the Mesothelioma Research Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and also Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the West Los Angeles Veterans' Administration Medical Center. Dr. Cameron has been a long-time advocate for the surgical removal of all visible malignant pleural mesothelioma tumor without removal of the lung itself. Click here for more information.
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September 25, 2011: Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens
Pacific Meso Center at PHLBI will be hosting a luncheon for mesotheliomia survivors and their families, and families of past mesothelioma victims at the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens
Those in attendance will get the opportunity to hear an update on Dr. Robert Cameron's research. They will also get the chance to meet his staff and enjoy fabulous food and drink in a beautiful peaceful, garden setting.
Sunday, September 25 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Stone Brewing Co, 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029
Pacific Meso Center is Giving You the Stars!
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In appreciation of your generous donations this year, Pacific Meso Center is proud to offer a complimentary portrait of Hollywood Golden Era history!
In conjunction with Art&Artifact Gallery, the Pacific Meso Center is offering all $1000+ donations a complimentary Frank Worth lithograph! Described by Christie's of London as "The most extraordinary collection of its kind in the past fifty years,"
The Worth collection is a new and romantic find - with never before seen candid photos of your favorite classic celebrities. Click here for more.
