The 24th Annual Fall Foliage
Cancer Conference
October 19-20, 2012
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
Asheville, North Carolina
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Jointly sponsored by
Wake Forest University School of Medicine and
Community Cancer Education, Inc.
Held annually in October, the Annual Fall Foliage Cancer Conference brings together a faculty of physicians distinguished as teachers and cancer specialists to share their knowledge and experience with the attendees.
The overall theme of this year’s conference is “Update On Gastrointestinal Cancers”. The general conference format will remain the same as previous years.
Those wishing overnight accommodations are asked to make their own
reservations with a hotel of their choice. Rooms have been
blocked at the Grove Park Inn under the name of Fall Foliage Cancer
Conference, Group # 67U3FT, however, they go quickly. October
is a popular vacation month in the Asheville area, so early
reservations are essential. To phone the Grove Park Inn
directly, call
(828) 252-2711 or (800) 438-0050.
The formal program will be posted on this website as soon as the final speaker confirmations are received.
Credit Designation
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this
educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the
Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Community Cancer Education,
Inc. The Wake Forest University School of Medicine is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Please contact Kelly Dale, Conference Coordinator, with questions at
(828) 277-9706.
FALL FOLIAGE CANCER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, October 21, 2011
12:50pm - 1:00pm -
Welcome and Introductions
Barton R. Paschal, M.D., Activity Director
1:00pm - 1:50pm -
Charles T. Burke, M.D.
Current Role of Interventional Radiology in
the Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastasis
and Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinomas
1:50pm - 2:00pm - Questions and Answers
2:00pm - 2:50pm -
Benjamin F. Calvo, M.D.
Surgical Management of Colorectal Liver Metastasis
and Cholangiocarcinomas
2:50pm - 3:00 pm - Questions and Answers
3:00pm - 3:50pm -
Herbert I. Hurwitz, M.D.
Chemotherapy for Colorectal and Anal Cancer
3:50pm - 4:00pm - Questions and Answers
4:00pm - 4:50pm -
Liver Metastasis Panel Discussion
Paul Ahearne, M.D., Moderator
Charles T. Burke, M.D.
Benjamin F. Calvo, M.D.
Herbert I. Hurwitz, M.D.
5:00pm - 6:00pm -
Reception and Exhibits
Sammons Wing, Heritage Ballroom B
Saturday, October 22, 2011
8:00am - 8:50am -
Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
Sammons Wing, Heritage Ballroom B
8:50am - 9:00am -
Remarks
Barton R. Paschal, M.D. - Activity Director
9:00am - 9:50am -
Constantine A. Mantz, M.D.
SBRT for Abdominal Tumors
9:50am - 10:00 am - Questions and Answers
10:00am - 10:50am -
Christopher G. Willett, M.D.
Radiation Therapy Update for Anal Cancer
10:50am - 11:00am - Questions and Answers
11:00am - 11:50am -
Joel E. Tepper, M.D.
Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer
11:50am - 12:00pm - Questions and Answers
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch Buffet - Sammons Wing, Heritage Ballroom B
1:00pm - 1:50pm -
Paul D. Savage, M.D.
Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
1:50pm - 2:00pm - Questions and Answers
2:00pm - 2:50pm -
Theodore N. Pappas, M.D.
Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Cancer
2:50pm - 3:00pm - Questions and Answers
3:00pm - 3:50pm -
Paul M. Ahearne, M.D.
Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer
3:50pm - 4:00pm - Questions and Answers
4:00pm - 4:50pm -
Closing Remarks
Barton R. Paschal, M.D. - Activity Director
Faculty Lis::
Paul Michael Ahearne, MD
Oncology Surgeon
Regional Surgical Specialists
Asheville, NC
Charles T. Burke, MD
Associate Professor, Vascular Interventional Radiology
Division Chief & Residency Program Director
UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Benjamin F. Calvo, MD
Division Chief and
Associate Professor of Surgery
Co-Director UNC Lineberger
GI Oncology Program
UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Herbert I. Hurwitz, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Clinical Director Duke Phase I and
GI Oncology Clinical Research Program
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Constantine A. Mantz, MD
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical
Officer of 21st Century Oncology
Radiation Oncology
21st Century Oncology
Fort Myers, FL
Theodore N. Pappas, MD
Duke Distinguished Professor of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Professor of Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Paul David Savage, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Section of Hematology/Oncology
Wake Forest University
School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC
Joel E. Tepper, MD
Hector Maclean Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research
Radiation Oncology,
NC Clinical Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Christopher G. Willett, MD
Chair Department of Radiation Oncology
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
| 290 Macon Avenue,
Asheville, North Carolina, 28804 (828) 252-2711 (800) 438-0050 |
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Directions: Take I-240 to Charlotte Street (Exit 5-B). Go North on Charlotte Street for 0.5 mile. Turn Right on Macon Avenue. Continue for 0.8 mile. The Entrance is on the left. |

