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Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for an exciting educational activity, Community
Updates in Oncology 2008: A Focus on Myelodysplastic Syndromes.

This certified CME/CE accredited dinner meeting offers an opportunity for community-based cancer
caregivers to rapidly acquire knowledge of the most recent advances in cancer care. Designed to be
multidisciplinary and interactive, this meeting will be facilitated by a physician from the practice who will
stimulate and guide discussion of the latest data and their application through the presentation of select
patient cases. In addition, Dr. Farhad Ravandi from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center will provide an expert presentation on the latest myelodysplastic syndrome practice-changing data
and participate in the case discussions.

Please refer to the agenda below for further meeting details, or e-mail Dawn Riggenbach at
dawn.riggenbach@oncologytoday.com.

On behalf of Sacramento Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology, Inc., we hope that you will
join us as we provide a multidisciplinary perspective of the most up-to-date treatment options for patients
with myelodysplastic syndromes and offer suggestions for their implementation into your practice.

Sincerely,

Sacramento Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology, Inc.




                  Oncology TodayTM 16825 Northchase Drive, Suite 140, Houston, TX 77060
Meeting Moderator and Guest Speaker

  Meeting Moderator                               Guest Speaker

  Tony Sayegh, MD                                 Farhad Ravandi, MD
  Medical Director, Blood and Marrow              Associate Professor of Medicine
   Transplantation Program                        Department of Leukemia
  Sutter Medical Center                           The University of Texas
  Sacramento Center for Hematology and            M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
   Medical Oncology, Inc.                         Houston, Texas
  Sacramento, California

Meeting Agenda

6:00PM­6:25PM         Registration & Reception

6:25PM­6:30PM         Welcome & Introduction                   Tony Sayegh, MD

6:30PM­7:20PM         Presentation                             Farhad Ravandi, MD
                          Overview of Current Treatment
                          Options & Dosing Strategies for
                          Myelodysplastic Syndromes

7:20PM­7:25PM         Question & Answer

7:25PM­8:25PM         Case Presentations & Discussion          Faculty Panel and Participants

8:25PM­8:30PM         Closing Remarks                          Tony Sayegh, MD


Overview
With the constant evolution of oncology research, it is a significant challenge for community-based
hematologists/oncologists to stay abreast of the most effective myelodysplastic syndrome treatment
paradigms. Tumor board-styled dinner meetings have been proven as valuable, educational tools that
enable cancer care professionals to assimilate the latest trends in hematology, oncology, and stem cell
transplantation.

Hosted by Sacramento Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology, Inc., this certified CME/CE,
case-based dinner meeting offers cancer-care providers the benefits of tumor boards including the
opportunity to discuss difficult case vignettes presented by local physicians. The activity also features a
lecture by a guest faculty in myelodysplastic syndrome patient care. Participants will take
away a multidisciplinary opinion to assist in formulating and delivering optimal treatment strategies for
their patients.

Target Audience
This continuing medical education meeting is intended for community-based hematologists, medical and
surgical oncologists, and fellows. Internists, general/family practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, physician
assistants, and mid-level practitioners involved in the care of myelodysplastic syndrome patients are
encouraged to attend.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this meeting, you should be able to:
                ·   Describe multidisciplinary treatment options for patients with
                    myelodysplastic syndromes
                ·   Discuss the benefits of dosing strategies in myelodysplastic syndrome patient care
              · Summarize current treatment practices for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes
Method of Instruction
This meeting will be comprised of a lecture from a national expert in the field of myelodysplastic
syndromes and two to four patient case-presentations provided by local physicians. Participants will have
the opportunity to discuss both the cases and challenging patient management issues with the expert
presenters and their colleagues.

Accreditation: ACCME, AACN, and ACPE
This meeting 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 University
of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Oncology Today. The University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston (UTMB) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this educational activity for a maximum
of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the activity.

This meeting has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 2.0
Contact Hours, Category A, File Number 2008- (1165).

           The University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) is accredited by
           the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of
           continuing education. Pharmacists documenting completion of the meeting
           "Community Updates in Oncology 2008: A Focus on Myelodysplastic
           Syndromes (# 066-999-08-022-L01-P) by signing in and completing
           evaluations will receive 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEU) pharmacy continuing
           education credit, and will receive a statement of credit by mail within 3
           weeks of UHCOP being notified of the completion date.

Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston that the sponsors and faculty
disclose real and apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity. Detailed
disclosure will be made in the syllabus of the course material.

Special Assistance
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the University of Texas Medical Branch and Oncology
Today will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at this meeting. Please
call (866) 924-5290 if you need special assistance.


This certified CME/CE activity is supported by educational grants from:
Celgene Corporation
Eisai, Inc.
Millennium, The Takeda Oncology Company
Ortho Biotech Products, LP
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Community Updates in Oncology 2008:
A Focus on Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Please copy completed form and fax to: (832) 601-8872 or register online at:
www.oncologytoday.com

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 1112 Second Street
 Old Sacramento, California 95814
 (916) 442-4772
 Tuesday, August 19, 2008
 6:00PM­8:30PM

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For additional course information, please call Dawn Riggenbach at (866) 924-5290.
Please reply by August 12, 2008 to guarantee your reservation, as space is limited.
Physicians will be give priority registration. Confirmations will be sent via e-mail ONLY
(e-mail will be used solely for confirmation purposes).

**INDUSTRY (defined as any person employed by a for-profit organization, including biotech, financial,
and pharmaceutical) MUST REGISTER via phone. Please call Dawn Riggenbach at
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