September 9–10, 2011

September 9–10, 2011
Robert C. Hickey Auditorium
11th Floor, R. Lee Clark Clinic
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
The goal of the Proton Therapy Center National Education Conference is to update managed care medical directors, referring physicians, nurses, case managers, dosimetrists, social workers, medical physicists, pediatric cancer care specialists, and other healthcare professionals on the recent advances, current treatment modalities, and clinical trials in radiation oncology using proton beam therapy for the treatment of cancer. The diagnoses covered during this conference will include prostate cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, pediatric tumors, CNS tumors, lymphoma, head and neck cancers, and gastrointestinal tumors.
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Interpret the clinical effectiveness of proton therapy and the different targeted therapies and radiotherapeutic approaches to assess which intervention would be most appropriate for patients with different cancer diagnoses and solid tumors (Knowledge, Competence, Performance,
Patient Outcomes);
• Incorporate an appropriate sequence for chemotherapy/surgical/ radiological intervention for solid tumors into patients’ proton therapy treatment plans for improved patient outcomes (Knowledge,
Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);
• Utilize information gained during the conference to appropriately refer patients to the Proton Therapy Center (Knowledge, Competence,
Performance, Patient Outcomes); and
• Assess and treat solid tumors and other malignant diagnoses using novel targeted therapies and proton beam therapy for better patient outcomes and reduction of normal tissue damage (Knowledge,
Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes).

This conference is designed for oncologists, hematologists, managed care medical directors, case managers, referring physicians, pediatric cancer care providers, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals who are interested in learning more about the diagnoses, treatment, and care of proton therapy patients.
Lecture/Didactic; Panel Discussions; Interactive Small Groups/Breakout
Sessions; Patient Interviews; Question-and-Answer Sessions
A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing continuing education contact hours will be provided.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Certificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM or certificates documenting attendance will be distributed to participants as they depart the conference. To obtain a CME certificate, physicians must submit a completed evaluation questionnaire and a
CME Verification Form .
Upon request, a record of attendance (certificate) will be provided on-site to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Andrew K. Lee, MD, MPH, Chair
Associate Professor
Medical Director, Proton Therapy Center
Director, Program for Advanced Technologies
Radiation Oncology
Thomas A. Buchholz, MD, Co-Chair
Professor, Division Head, Ad Interim
Radiation Oncology
James D. Cox, MD, FACR, Co-Chair
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Carolyn J. Allsen, RN
Nurse Manager, Proton Therapy Center
Ryan Barrett, BBA
Director of Operations, Proton Therapy Center
Cecilia Brion, AAS, RN
Patient Access Coordinator
Proton Therapy Center
Renee Champagne, RN, CCM, ACM
Denials Management Coordinator
Proton Therapy Center
Beth DeGracia, BSN, RN, OCN, CCRC
Research Nurse Supervisor
Proton Therapy Center
Steven J. Frank, MD
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
Missy L. Garza, BBA
Marketing Program Manager
Marketing
Michael Gillin, MA, PHD
Professor
Radiation Physics – Patient Care
David Grosshans, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Radiation Oncology
Brenda J. Hackett, MPH
Associate Director
Physician Relations
Patricia Heitz, MED, BSN, RN, OCN
Nursing Education Specialist
Nursing Extramural Programs
Steven D. Helton, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Proton Therapy Center
Rosemarie Hontiveros, MBA, BSN, RN
Program Manager
Proton Reimbursement & Education
Proton Therapy Center
Geoffrey Ibbott, PhD
Chair, Radiation Physics – Patient Care
Ritsuko Komaki, MD, FACR, FASTRO
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Dana Hoyland Lee, BA
Manager, Proton Therapy Marketing
Marketing
Anita Mahajan, MD
Director, Clinical Pediatric Radiation Oncology
Professor, Radiation Oncology
David McKenney, BA
Manager, Radiation Oncology Billing
Radiation Oncology
Radhe Mohan, PhD
Professor
Radiation Physics - Patient Care
Veronica Ramsey, BSN, RN, OCN
Patient Access Coordinator
Proton Therapy Center
Sylvia Romaguera, CHAA
Patient Access Specialist
Proton Therapy Support
John H. Styles, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer/Managing Partner
Proton Therapy Center
Elizabeth Traje, BSN, RN, OCN
Patient Access Coordinator
Proton Therapy Center
Charles M. Washington, MBA, BS, RT(T)
Director of Services and Operations
Proton Therapy Center
Judi Williams, BS
Senior Conference Coordinator
CME/Conference Management
X. Ronald Zhu, PhD
Professor
Radiation Physics – Patient Care
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has implemented a process whereby everyone who is in a position to control the content of an educational activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest that could potentially affect the information presented.
MD Anderson also requires that all faculty disclose any unlabeled use or investigational use (not yet approved for any purpose) of pharmaceutical and medical device products.
Specific disclosure will be made to participants prior to the educational activity.
Agendas are subject to change because we are always striving to improve the quality of your educational experience. MD Anderson may substitute faculty with comparable expertise on rare occasions necessitated by illness, scheduling conflicts, and so forth.
Photographing, audio taping and videotaping are prohibited.

7:00 am
8:00
8:10
8:25
8:40
Registration and Breakfast
Welcome Address
Andrew K. Lee, MD, MPH
Overview: Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson
Thomas A. Buchholz, MD
Overview: Advances and Current Trends in Proton Therapy
James D. Cox, MD, FACR
Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Andrew K. Lee, MD, MPH
9:00 Proton Radiotherapy for Children
Anita Mahajan, MD
9:30 Break
9:40
10:05
Significance of Proton Therapy in Thoracic Cancer Treatment
Ritsuko Komaki, MD, FACR, FASTRO
Central Nervous System Tumors and Radiation Treatment Option
Paul Brown, MD
10:30 Proton Beam Therapy for Lymphoma
Bouthaina S. Dabaja, MD
10:50 Break
11:30 Keynote Luncheon: The Patient Perspective
Moderator: David Grosshans, MD, PhD
• Adult Perspective
• Pediatric Perspective
1:00 pm
1:15
1:45
Medical Directors Lunch Forum (by invitation only)
Moderator: James D. Cox, MD, FACR; and Andrew K. Lee, MD, MPH
Break
Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Malignancies
Steven J. Frank, MD
Gastrointestinal Tumors and Proton Therapy
Christopher Crane, MD
2:15 The Physics of Proton Therapy
Radhe Mohan, PhD
2:45 Break
3:00
3:30
4:15
5:00
5:30 pm
Evolving Standards in Cancer Therapy: MD Anderson Perspective
Andrew K. Lee, MD, MPH
Developing and Implementing Benefit Coverage Criteria for
Proton Therapy: Third Party Perspective
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas – Allan Chernov, MD
• Aetna Healthcare – Anthony Bonagura, MD, FACP
• OptumHealth – Arthur H. Rossof, MD
Panel Discussion
Adjourn/Travel to Proton Therapy Center
Welcome Reception and Tours of the Proton Therapy Center

7:00 am
8:00
8:30
9:00
Registration and Breakfast
Combining Chemotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy
Daniel Gomez, MD
Understanding Dosimetry in Proton Beam Therapy
Matthew B. Palmer, MBA, CMD
Quality and Safety Measures Implemented in the
Proton Therapy Center
Michael Gillin, MA, PhD; and X. Ronald Zhu, PhD
9:30 Break
9:45 Comprehensive Care of Children Receiving Proton Therapy
David Grosshans, MD, PhD
10:15
10:45
Follow-up and Quality of Life for Proton Therapy Patients with Lung Cancer
Charles Cleeland, PhD; and Zhongxing Liao, MD
Break/Pick Up Box Lunch
11:00 Concurrent Sessions (30 minutes each – choose 2)
• Psychosocial Issues of Adult and Pediatric
Proton Therapy Patients
Lindsey Menke, MSSW; and Alicia D. Rubel, MSW
• Referral and Business Center Processing of Proton
Therapy Center Patients
Rosemarie Hontiveros, MBA, BSN, RN; and
Veronica Ramsey, BSN, RN, OCN
• Nursing Needs of Proton Therapy Patients
Carolyn J. Allsen, RN
• Principles of Radiation Treatment Delivery
with Proton Therapy
Charles M. Washington, MBA, BS, RT(T)
12:15 pm Adjourn

Carolyn J. Allsen, RN
Nurse Manager
Proton Therapy Center
Paul Brown, MD
Professor
Radiation Oncology
Thomas A. Buchholz, MD
Professor
Division Head, Ad Interim
Radiation Oncology
Charles Cleeland, PhD
Professor and Chair
Symptom Research CAO
James D. Cox, MD, FACR
Professor
Radiation Oncology
Christopher Crane, MD
Professor
Radiation Oncology
Bouthaina S. Dabaja, MD
Associate Professor
Radiation Oncology
Steven J. Frank, MD
Assistant Professor
Radiation Oncology
Michael Gillin, MA, PhD
Professor
Radiation Physics – Patient Care
Daniel Gomez, MD
Assistant Professor
Radiation Oncology
David Grosshans, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Radiation Oncology
Rosemarie Hontiveros, MBA, BSN, RN
Program Manager
Proton Reimbursement & Education
Proton Therapy Center
Ritsuko Komaki, MD, FACR, FASTRO
Professor
Radiation Oncology
Andrew K. Lee, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
Medical Director, Proton Therapy Center
Director, Program for Advanced Technologies
Radiation Oncology
Zhongxing Liao, MD
Professor
Radiation Oncology
Anita Mahajan, MD
Director, Clinical Pediatric Radiation Oncology
Associate Professor
Radiation Oncology
Lindsey Menke, MSSW
Social Work Counselor
Social Work
Radhe Mohan, PhD
Professor
Radiation Physics - Patient Care
Matthew B. Palmer, MBA, CMD
Clinical Supervisor, Medical Dosimetry
Proton Therapy Center
Veronica Ramsey, BSN, RN, OCN
Patient Access Coordinator
Proton Therapy Center
Alicia D. Rubel, MSW
Social Work Counselor
Social Work
Charles M. Washington, MBA, BS, RT(T)
Director of Services and Operations
Proton Therapy Center
X. Ronald Zhu, PhD
Professor
Radiation Physics – Patient Care
Anthony Bonagura, MD, FACP
Medical Director
National Medical Excellence
Aetna Healthcare
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Allan Chernov, MD
Medical Director
Health Care Quality & Policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Richardson, Texas
Arthur H. Rossof, MD
National Medical Director
OptumHealth
Berwyn, Illinois
On-site registration opens at 7:00 am on Friday, September 9, 2011 in the foyer outside Anderson Conference Hall on the 11th Floor of the R. Lee Clark Clinic building.
The opening session of the conference will begin at 8:00 am on Friday, September 9, 2011, and the conference will adjourn at 12:15 pm on Saturday, September 10, 2011.
Advance registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited. Please see the registration form for applicable fees.
The conference registration fee includes tuition, breakfasts, breaks, lunches, and the welcome reception.
The deadline for advance registration is Friday, August 26, 2011.
There are three ways to register:
• Mail to: CME/Conference Management - Unit 1381
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
P.O. Box 301439, Houston, TX 77230-1439
• Fax to: 713-794-1724
• Online: www.mdanderson.org/conferences
We accept the following forms of payment:
• Check (payable through US banks only)
• Money Order
• Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)
• Cash (accepted at on-site registration only)
If you register online, a receipt/confirmation letter will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you provide on the registration form. If you register by fax or mail, a receipt/ confirmation letter will be sent to you within ten working days of receipt of your fee.
The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before August 26, 2011. No refunds will be granted after that date.
The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. Although no refunds will be granted after August 26, 2011, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. For additional information, contact CME/Conference Management at
713-792-2223 or toll free at 1-866-849-5866.
The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.
Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.
In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the Department of CME/Conference
Management is limited to the registration fee. CME/Conference Management will refund the full registration fee. The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Contact the Department of CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 if you have any special dietary or ADA accommodation needs.
• A block of rooms has been reserved for course attendees at the Marriott Houston
Medical Center Hotel, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030.
• Early hotel reservation is suggested.
• The hotel phone number is 713-796-0080 and the fax number is 713-796-2201.
• When you make reservations, be sure to mention the Proton Therapy Conference to be assured of receiving the special conference rate of $99.00 for single or double occupancy. Please add 17% Texas State and local taxes.
• Reservations and deposits received after Thursday, August 18, 2011 will be confirmed if space is available and at currently published hotel guest room rates.
MD Anderson has a program with Continental Airlines for discounted air travel.
For discounts, call your travel professional or Continental’s MeetingWorks toll free at
800-468-7022. Outside of the United States, please call your local Continental Airlines
Reservation Office. Mention Z Code: ZJMD and Agreement Code: 325945 .
(Prices are subject to change and vary depending upon the location of the conference.)
• Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and
William P. Hobby (HOU).
• Taxicabs are available at an estimated cost of $40 to $60 to or from
William P. Hobby Airport or George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between George Bush Intercontinental
Airport and the Marriott Houston Medical Center Hotel for $27 one-way and
$54 round-trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll free at 800-258-3826 or online at www.supershuttle.com.
• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between William P. Hobby Airport and the
Marriott Houston Medical Center Hotel for $24 one-way and $48 round-trip.
For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll free at 800-258-3826 or online at www.supershuttle.com.

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