2011 Combined Meeting of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society October 26 - 29, 2011 Sheraton Hotel & Towers Chicago, Illinois

Preliminary Program Program Chairs: CTOS President: Edward Y. Cheng, MD R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS J. Sybil Biermann, MD Richard G. Gorlick, MD MSTS President: Poul Sorensen, MD, PhD Richard D. Lackman, MD Welcome

Dear Attendee: We are ramping up for what will be one of the largest meetings ever in the field of bone and soft tissue tumors. Both the Connective Tissue Society (CTOS) and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) have joined forces to hold this unprecedented meeting of international leaders, designed to push the envelope in the understanding, care and management of sarcomas and related tumors. Both societies encourage members to network and take advantage of paper and poster presentations offered, with additional highlight sessions in career development, invited lectures and the meeting of SARC. Be sure to extend an invitation to the Nurse and Allied Health staff for a one-day parallel program designed especially for their interests. The 2011 Combined CTOS / MSTS Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 26 - Saturday, October 29 in Chicago at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Papers are being solicited in all program areas. Join us for an Exciting Educational and Networking Opportunity! Sincerely, R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, CTOS President Richard D. Lackman, MD, MSTS President Program Chairs: Edward Y. Cheng, MD Richard G. Gorlick, MD J. Sybil Biermann, MD Poul Sorensen, MD, PhD

CTOS and MSTS Leadership CTOS Board of Directors MSTS Executive Committee President–R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS Doug Letson, MD & Program Chairs Vice President–Jay Wunder, MD Katherine Janeway, MD President–Richard D. Lackman, MD Secretary–Shreyaskumar Patel, MD Poul Sorensen, MD, PhD President-Elect–Edward Y. Cheng, MD Treasurer–Richard G. Gorlick, MD Stefano Ferrari, MD Secretary–John P. Healey, MD Past President–Luca Sangiorgi, MD, PhD Piotr Rutkowski, MD Treasurer–Kristy L. Weber, MD C. Parker Gibbs, MD Axel LeCesne, MD Past President–Albert J. Aboulafia, MD Alessandro Gronchi, MD Beatrice Seddon, MD Education Committee Chr–Joseph Benevenia, MD Patrick Schoffski, MD Stephen L. Lessnick, MD, PhD Research Committee Chr–R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS Paolo Dei Tos, MD Membership Committee Chr–Parker Gibbs, MD

Executive Director–Barbara Rapp

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Meeting Registration Hotel Registration Begins: March 1, 2011; Begins: March 1, 2011; Begins: March 1, 2011; Deadline: June 6, 2011 Early Deadline: August 15, 2011 Deadline: October 4, 2011

Questions - Contact Jennifer M. Abner, CMP for details at [email protected] Educational Goals CME & Objectives This Annual Meeting of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) has been planned and implemented in At the conclusion of this CME activity, the attendee accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the should be able to: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Educa- 1. Describe the progress in basic science research in tion (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the musculoskeletal and connective tissue oncology; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the 2. Identify new and emerging molecular targets to Musculoskeletal Tumor Society. exploit in therapeutic strategies; 3. Cite the success rates of existing treatments for bone and soft tissue sarcomas; The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is 4. Be familiar with the new and emerging accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medi- technologies in the treatment of musculoskeletal cal education for physicians. This continuing medical tumors; education activity has been submitted for review by the 5. Describe advances in imaging and surgical American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. AMA management of connective tissue tumors; PRA Category I Credits™ will be available for this activity. 6. Discuss the benefits of multidisciplinary input Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the when formulating treatment plans; extent of their participation in the activity. 7. Formulate a differential diagnosis for bone and soft tissue masses.

Chicago offers a vast array of cultural attractions - some of the most popular include the Art Institute of Chicago, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Museum of Science and Industry, the Shedd Aquarium, the Bean at Millennium Park and Navy Pier (pictured below). Downtown Chicago is also home to Michigan Ave and the Magnificent Mile, a shopper’s paradise, with hundreds of stores to choose from. The city’s diverse array of restaurants are sure to please anyone’s tastes, boasting over 1,100 restaurants.

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1 2011 Combined CTOS and MSTS Meeting

Preliminary Schedule Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Friday, October 28, 2011 3:00 - 6:00 pm Registration 6:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration 4:00 - 6:00 pm Poster & Exhibit Set-up 6:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast / 6:00 - 7:00 pm Welcome Reception Posters / Exhibits Dinner on your own 7:00 - 8:00 am CTOS Executive Committee 7:00 - 8:00 am MSTS Members’ Meeting Thursday, October 27, 2011 8:00 - 9:45 am GIST 8:00 - 9:45 am Benign Bone 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration 9:45 - 10:15 am Break / Posters / Exhibits 7:00 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast / Posters / Exhibits 10:15 am - 12:00 pm CTOS (Open) 8:00 - 9:30 pm MSTS Executive Meeting 10:15 am - 12:00 pm MSTS (Open) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm SARC Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch / Posters/ Exhibits 9:30 - 10:00 am Break / Posters / Exhibits 12:00 - 1:00 pm CTOS Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MSTS Career Development 1:00 - 2:00 pm Founders / Herman Suit Lecture 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch / Posters/ Exhibits 2:00 - 6:00 pm Bone Tumors: Malignant/Aggressive 1:00 - 1:15 pm Opening Remarks 3:30 - 4:00 pm Break / Posters / Exhibits Dinner on your own 1:15 - 4:00 pm Soft Tissue Sarcomas 2:30 - 3:00 pm Technical / Poster Exhibits 4:00 - 5:00 pm Emerging Technologies Saturday, October 29, 2011 7:00 pm Reception & Dinner 6:00 am Fun Run (Meet @ Registration) 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Registration ONCOLOGY NURSES/ALLIED HEALTH 6:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast / SCIENTIFIC SESSION Posters / Exhibits Thursday, October 27, 2011 7:00 - 8:00 am CTOS Member’s Meeting 8:00 - 9:30 am Biology and Developmental 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Therapeutics Sessions Topics: 9:30 - 10:00 am Technical / Poster Exhibits • Psychosocial Oncology 10:00 - 11:00 am Biology and Developmental • Proton Beam Therapy Therapeutics • Prosthetics and Rehabilitation in Upper 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Axelrod Lecture Extremity Amputees 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch / Technical / Poster Exhibits • Survivor Follow-up 1:00 - 1:30 pm Young Investigators’ Awards • Skeletal Complications in Pediatric Oncology 1:30 - 3:30 pm Rare Sarcomas • Palliative Care and Pain Management 3:30 - 5:00 pm New Technology 5:00 pm Closing Comments, Adjourn

2 Meeting Registration Hotel Information &

To register, go to www.ctos.org or www.msts.org. Accommodations

You will receive an email confirmation of your registration Guest Room Features once payment has been received. If you have not received a written confirmation prior to your departure for the The Sheraton’s beautifully appointed guest room features meeting, please contact Jennifer M. Abner, CMP at a spectacular view of either the Chicago River, Lake email: [email protected] for details. Michigan or the city skyline. Reservations and costs incurred by the registrant, such as Complimentary Amenities airline and hotel expenses, are the responsibility of the registrant. • 32” Flat screens • Work Desk with chair Annual Meeting Registration Fees: • In-room safe CTOS or MSTS Members US $450.00 • Weekday Newspaper Non-Members US $600.00 • In-room Starbucks coffee and tea service Residents/Fellows/RN/PA • Internet Access (complimentary internet access Research/Allied Healthcare in lobby) Professionals US $250.00 Property Amenities and Services Dinner Guests US $150.00 Dining choices are nearly endless. For information on Fees will increase August 15, 2011 to: local restaurants or to make dining reservations, please Members: US $550.00 contact the hotel’s Concierge Desk at 312-464-6191. Non-Members: US $700.00 Work away your stress in our health club, try a rejuvenat- Residents, etc.: US $350.00 ing massage, or step out on the jogging and bicycle paths Registration fees include scientific program materials, along Lake Michigan. event transportation, and all meals: Welcome Reception, The Sheraton’sfull-service business center and on-site Thursday Dinner/Dance, breakfasts, lunches and coffee sundries shop will meet your business and personal breaks. needs. For information, please visit www.sheratonchicago.com and select dining or activities. Check List ❏ Submit Abstract Online ❏ Make Hotel Reservations @ www.ctos.org or www.msts.org @ www.ctos.org or www.msts.org for program consideration for details on room rates and reservation Begins: March 1, 2011 instructions Submission Deadline: June 6, 2011 Or call 877-242-2558 NO EXTENSIONS ALLOWED and reference the CTOS/MSTS Meeting Begins: March 1, 2011 ❏ Register Online for meeting Deadline: October 4, 2011 @ www.ctos.org or www.msts.org Registration Opens: March 1, 2011 After August 15, 2011 (fees will increase) Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers 301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL 60611 ❏ Make Travel Arrangements Reservations Phone: 877-242-2558 Main Hotel, Guests: 312-464-1000 Fax: 312-464-9140 www.sheratonchicago.com

3 Explore Chicago: Places of Interest

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers welcomes guests to Local Attractions the heart of the city. Overlooking the Chicago River, the • Architectural River Tours hotel’s downtown location is within walking distance of • Buckingham Fountain/Grant Park Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, Loop Business District, • Casino Art Institute, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, ESPN • Lincoln Park Zoo Zone, architectural river tours, shopping, dining and • Millennium Park entertainment. • River East Center • Shedd Aquarium Arts & Culture • State of Illinois Center • Adler Planetarium • Theatre District • Art Institute of Chicago • Water Tower • Field Museum of Natural History • The Museum of Science and Industry Nearby Destinations • The Loop / Financial District Corporate Offices • McCormick Place Convention Center • Amoco Building • Museum Campus • Chicago Board of Trade • Northwestern Memorial Hospital • Equitable Building • John Hancock Building Shopping • NBC Tower • Merchandise Mart • Prudential Building • Michigan Avenue/The Magnificent Mile • (Formerly the Sears Tower) • Entertainment • ESPN Sports Zone • Navy Pier • Soldier Field (Home of the Chicago Bears) • United Center (Home of Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks) • U.S. Cellular Field (Home of the Chicago White Sox) • Wrigley Field (Home of the Chicago Cubs) Government Offices • City Hall/County Building

The Chicago River.

The Chicago Theatre District offers a myriad of entertainment choices.

Images ©Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau. 4 Connective Tissue Oncology Society P.O. Box 320574 Alexandria, VA 22320 Phone: 301/502-7371 Fax: 703/548-4882 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ctos.org

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society P.O. Box 320062 Alexandria, VA 22320 Phone: 703/548-2112 Fax: 703/548-4882 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.msts.org

2011 Combined Meeting of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

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October 26 - 29, 2011 Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, Illinois