Patient Advocacy Programs at the ASCO Annual MeetingWatch a short video about ASCO's patient advocacy programs:
The 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology will be held June 1-5 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The ASCO Annual Meeting brings together more than 25,000 oncology professionals from a broad range of specialties, offering an excellent venue for education and collaboration. The Meeting is a forum for cutting-edge scientific and educational developments in oncology. It is a platform for the release of thousands of scientific abstracts—highly anticipated research news for many people, including patients, caregivers, and the general public. Following is a brief overview of each of the opportunities available to patient advocates. We encourage you to share this information with any colleagues who may be involved in planning your organization’s participation in the ASCO Annual Meeting. ASCO-Sponsored Patient Advocacy Booth
The ASCO-Sponsored Patient Advocacy Booth is designed to give not-for-profit patient advocacy organizations an opportunity to promote their resources and services to the professional oncology community. This booth, which holds 20 patient advocacy organizations, provides a venue where participants can display materials and where physicians and patient advocates can meet, interact, and exchange information. The exhibit application period for the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting will open on February 6 and close on February 10. Please download an exhibit application form for more information. Individual Patient Advocacy Booths Individual exhibit booths, also near the front of the Oncology Professionals Hall, are available to patient advocacy organizations at a greatly reduced rate and granted on a first come-first served basis, based on eligibility criteria. To inquire about an individual booth, please contact patientadvocates@asco.org. Reduced Registration Rate for Patient Advocates (for non-exhibitors) Patient advocacy organizations may register up to four representatives to attend the ASCO Annual Meeting at a reduced rate of $295 per person by the early registration deadline of April 25 and $370 per person beginning April 26 (there is no on-site registration for patient advocates). Individuals registered at the patient advocate rate receive access to all Meeting sessions, access to Virtual Meeting, entrance to the Oncology Professional Hall, Meeting materials (Educational Book, Proceedings Part I and II, Annual Meeting Program, and ASCO Daily News), and access to the Patient Advocate Lounge. This reduced registration category is reserved exclusively for patient advocates and is not intended for medical professionals. Individuals interested in registering under this category must meet ASCO criteria that has been established for this category* and may also be asked to provide curriculum vitae or bio-sketch. Individuals registered under this category are not eligible to receive continuing education credit for their attendance at the Meeting. A ticketed session package is available to individuals registered at the patient advocate rate for an additional fee. *The discounted registration rate for patient advocates is reserved exclusively for people who work or volunteer for national not-for-profit patient advocacy organizations (501 (c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status) that demonstrate a charitable mission, are engaged in patient advocacy activities, and provide programs, services, and support for people with cancer. Organizations must have a non-professional membership and must not offer CME or scientific programs for professionals. Research Review Sessions for Patient Advocates
Patient advocates are invited to attend Research Review Sessions which will take place in the Patient Advocate Lounge, Room S402, on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, from 5:15 to 6:30 PM. During these sessions, expert faculty will review and highlight disease-specific topics and oncology-related subjects as presented at the Meeting, followed by a question and answer period. Speaker information will be available in May 2012. President’s Recognition Reception Patient advocates will be invited to the ASCO President’s Recognition Reception which takes place on Sunday, June 3. Invitations will be sent in April 2012. (RSVP will be required and this event will be limited to 2 representatives per organization). During the reception, ASCO President, Michael Link, MD, will honor ASCO leaders, members, volunteers, and patient advocates for the important work they do to help support and advocate on behalf of the cancer community. Patient Advocate Lounge
The Patient Advocate Lounge serves as a home base where advocates can gather in a relaxed environment to take a break, utilize the computer terminals, network with others, and peruse ASCO patient information materials. Advocates can obtain patient advocate ribbons and exhibitors can pick up complimentary session passes in the Lounge. The Patient Advocate Lounge is Room S402 in McCormick Place. The Conquer Cancer Foundation Patient Advocate Scholarship Program When available, scholarships help cover travel, hotel, and registration expenses and are based primarily on financial need. Scholarship funds are limited and are granted on a first come, first served basis. The scholarship program for the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting will be announced in Spring 2012. Learn more about The Conquer Cancer Foundation Patient Advocate Scholarship Program. More Information Information on the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting can be found on the Meeting website. Visit Cancer.Net’s ASCO Annual Meetings section to review a searchable news archive from this annual educational meeting. Questions about patient advocacy programs at ASCO can be directed to patientadvocates@asco.org or 571-483-1369.
Last Updated: January 06, 2012 |
