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The 5th Middle East Best of CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
King Abdulaziz Medical City in cooperation with the Saudi Oncology Society (SOS) and the Arab Medical Association Against Cancer (AMAAC)
King Faisal Hall, InterContinental Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
12-13 January 2011

DAY ONE (1) - 12 JANUARY 2011 - WEDNESDAY

Time
Topic
Speaker(s)

     
0800 - 0850
Registration and Breakfast

0850 - 0910
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Omalkhair Abulkhair - Chairman, Scientific Committee
 
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The Clinical Utility with Genetic Testing for Inherited Predisposition to Breast Cancer: BRCA and Beyond
Chairpersons:
Dr. Zahera Fahed
Dr. Salha Bujassoum
 
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0910 - 0940
Abstract # S4-8:
Promoter CpG Methylation of BRCA1 predicts for PARP inhibitors in breast cancer
Dr. Arun Banu

0940 - 1055
Update on Endocrine Therapy

Chairpersons:
Dr. Esam Murshid
Dr. Sami Khatib
Dr. Yaser Abdelkader

 
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0940 - 1055
Abstract # S1-1:
Final Analysis of NCIC CTG MA 27: A randomized phase III trial of Exemestane versus Anastrozole in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor positive primary breast cancer
Dr. David Dodwell
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Abstract # S1-2:
ACOSOG Z1031: A randomized neoadjuvant comparison between Letrozole (LET), Anastrozole (ANA), and Exemestane (EXE) for postmenopausal women with ER Rich stage 2/3 breast cancer: Biomarker outcomes and the predictive value of the baseline PAM50 based intri
Dr. David Dodwell
Abstract # S1-3:
A comparison of Fulvestrant 500 mg with Anastrozole as first-line treatment for advanced breast cancer: Follow up analysis from the 'First' study
Dr. Melanie Royce
Abstract # S1-4:
A randomized, placebo-controlled, phase II study of AMG 479 with Exemestane (E) or Fulvestrant (F) in postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor positive (HR+) locally advanced (LA) or metastatic (M) breast cancer (BC)
Dr. Melanie Royce
Abstract # S1-5:
Interaction between Goserelin and Tamoxifen in a controlled clinical trial of adjuvant endocrine therapy in premenopausal breast cancer
Dr. Melanie Royce

1055 - 1115
Break

1115 - 1200
Abstract # S1-6:
TAMRAD: A GINECO randomized phase II trial of everolimus in combination with Tamoxifen versus Tamoxifen alone in patients (pts) with hormone-receptor positive, HER2 negative metastatic breast cancer (MBC) with prior exposure to Aromatase inhibitors (AI)
Dr. Nagi Saghir
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Abstract # S1-7:
Lack of correlation between gene variants in Tamoxifen metabolizing enzymes with primary endpoints in the ATAC trial
Dr. Nagi Saghir
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Abstract # S1-8:
Outcome according to CYP2D6 genotype among postmenopausal women with endocrine-responsive early invasive breast cancer randomized in the BIG 1-98 trial
Dr. Nagi Saghir
 
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1200 - 1220
Abstract # S2-5:
Molecular profiling of aromatase inhibitor-treated post-menopausal breast tumors identifies determinants of response
Dr. Alaa Kandil

1220 - 1230
Discussion
 

1230 - 1400
Lunch and Prayer and Poster Presentation Exhibition

1455 -1555
Chairpersons:
Dr. Ahmed Saadeddin
Dr. Abdul Rahman Jazieh
Dr. Lobna Sedky
Dr. Mubarak Almansour
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1400 - 1415
Abstract # S2-3:
The impact of body mass index (BMI) on the efficacy of adjuvant endocrine therapy in postmenopausal hormone sensitive breast cancer (BC) patients; exploratory analysis from the TEAM study
Dr. Zeina Nahleh
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1415 - 1430
Abstract # S2-6:
Aromatase inhibitors and risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and fracture
Dr. Zeina Nahleh
1430 - 1450
Abstract # S2-7:
Toxicity of adjuvant endocrine therapy in postmenopausal breast cancer patients
Dr. Hafez Halawani

1450 - 1500
Discussion
 

1500 - 1515
Abstract # S6-2:
313 patients with breast cancer during pregnancy: Results from a prospective and retrospective registry (GBG-20/BIG 02-03)
Dr. Hamdy Azim
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1515 - 1600
Abstract #:
Role of Media in Promoting Health
Dr. Nadia Badawi
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END OF THE FIRST DAY

DAY TWO (2) - 13 JANUARY 2011 - THURSDAY

Time
Topic
Speaker(s)

0900 - 1015
Targeted Neoadjuvant Trials Update
Chairpersons:
Dr. Adher Al Sayed
Dr. Ahmed Al Shehri
 
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0900 - 0945
Abstract # S3-1:
Lapatinib vs. Trastuzumab in combination with neoadjuvant Anthracycline-taxane-based chemotherapy: Primary efficacy endpoint analysis of the GEPARQUINTO STUDY (GBG 44)
Dr. Dennis Slamon
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Abstract # S3-2:
Neoadjuvant Pertuzumab (P) and Trastuzumab (H): Antitumor and safety analysis of a randomized phase II study ('Neosphere')
Dr. Dennis Slamon
Abstract # S3-3:
First results of the NeoALTTO trial (BIG 01-06/EGF 106903): A phase III, randomized, open label, neoadjuvant study of Lapatinib, Trastuzumab, and their combination plus Paclitaxel in women with HER 2-positive primary breast cancer
Dr. Dennis Slamon
 
0945 - 1000
Abstract # S4-6:
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with or without Bevacizumab: Primary efficacy endpoint analysis of the GEPARQUINTO Study (GBG44)
Dr. Deborah Armstrong
1000 - 1015
GORG Study
Dr. Taher Tweigeri

1015 - 1025
Discussion
 

1025 - 1040
Break
 

1030 - 1245
Chairpersons:
Dr. Huda Abdulkareem
Dr. Abdulkareem Al-Momen
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1040 - 1055
Abstract # S4-1:
FinXX final 5-year analysis: Results of the randomized, open label, phase II trial in medium-to-high risk early breast cancer
Dr. Taher Tweigri
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1055 - 1110
Abstract # S4-2:
First efficacy results of a randomized, open label, phase II study of adjuvant Doxorubicin plus Cyclophosphamide followed by Docetaxel with or without Capecitabine in high-risk early breast cancer
Dr. Taher Tweigri
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1110 - 1125
Abstract # S4-3:
Ten-year follow-up analysis of the BICRG 001 trial confirms superior DFS and OS benefit of adjuvant TAC (Docetaxel, Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide) over FAC (Fluorouracil, Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide) in women with operable nodepositive breast cancer
Dr. Taher Tweigri
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1130 - 1145
Abstract # S4-5:
Adjuvant treatment with Zoledronic Acid in stage II/II breast cancer. The AZURE Trial (BIG 01/04)
Dr. Sana Sukhun

1145 - 1200
Discussion
 

1345 - 1515
Update on Radiation
Chairpersons:
Dr. Shabanah Mohamad
Dr. Abdulrahman Hadab
 
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1200 - 1220
Radio Surgery and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Dr. Fady Geara

1220 - 1230
Discussion
 

1230 - 1330
Lunch and Prayer and Poster Presentation Exhibit

1330 - 1430
Challenges in Breast Cancer Management

Chairpersons:
Dr. Omalkhair Abulkhair
Dr. Dahish Ajarim
Dr. Hamdy Azim

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1430 - 1445
Abstract # S6-6:
High independent prognostic and predictive value of circulating tumor cells in a large prospective multicenter trial including serum tumor markers in first line chemotherapy metastatic breast patients
Dr. Deborah Armstrong
 
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1445 - 1500
Cancer Micrometastasis and Circulating Tumor Cells
Dr. Deborah Armstrong
 
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1500 - 1545
Abstracts from the Middle East
Dr. Omalkhair Abulkhair
Dr. Ali Shanqeeti
Dr. Abdulmohsen Kushi
Dr. Taher Tweigeri
Dr. Hamdy Azim
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Saif
Dr. Abdulrahman Hadab
 
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Poster Selection
Dr. Esam Murshid
Dr. Ali Zahrani
Dr. Bazar Bashi
Dr. Khalid Balaraj
Dr. Deborah Armstrong
Dr. Melanie Royce

1545 - 1600
Closing Remarks and Awarding of Prizes for the Best Abstracts
 
     
END OF THE SYMPOSIUM
 
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