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Ultrasound in the New Millennium: The Cancer Patient

April 16-18, 2010

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Conference Center
Cancer Prevention Building, 8th Floor
1155 Pressler Street
Houston, Texas

General Information

Focus

The focus of this conference is to provide instruction in the routine and unique applications of ultrasound in the cancer patient. Presentations, both didactic and practical workshops, will cover a range of organ systems involving a variety of cancers with their respective diagnoses, management, complications and outcomes. Physicians and sonographers will also have an opportunity to participate in hands-on demonstrations on state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, as well as to interact directly with the faculty.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to

  • perform a diagnostic ultrasound examination for detection and/or diagnosis of common neoplasms in various organs and tissues;
  • describe the sonographic findings of commonly encountered cancers in their specific organ settings and related tissues;
  • describe potential diagnostic, management and interventional methods that can be incorporated into a treatment and management plan for improved patient outcomes; and
  • adjust machine settings, perform sonography with greater confidence, and optimize sonographic images after participating in workshops on basic imaging and transducer techniques.

Target Audience

This conference should be of interest to physicians (radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons), radiology residents/fellows and sonographers.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures
  • Case Presentations
  • Demonstrations
  • Question-and-Answer Sessions

Accreditation/Credit Designation

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.


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