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----------------------------------------------------------- From: PTResearcher2 Message 1 in Discussion Remember that "Pituitary Days" is on April 11, 2008...just 4 days away! I went to a Pituitary Days conference when I was first diagnosed with a pit tumor in 2002. I learned a lot and met many patients, whom I now call good friends. They have been an encouragement and support to me all these years. I would encourage anyone newly diagnosed or anyone wanting to learn more about pituitary disease to attend this conference, or any similar conferences. One of the best conferences that I attended was @ NIH in 2004. Please take every opportunity you have to learn more about pituitary disease. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/neurosurgery/PitDaysPatients.pdf PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This program is directed toward patients, their families, referring physicians, and other health care providers interested in learning more about disorders of the pituitary gland. The program is designed to provide health care providers and patients with information on the manifestations of pituitary disease which may lead to improvement in diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis will also be placed on informing patients about their disease, and providing a forum for discussion and an opportunity to ask questions of experienced and knowledgeable faculty. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After attending the conference, participants should be able to: q Describe the different types of pituitary disorders; q Understand the various treatments for different types of pituitary diseases; q Understand the importance of full hormone replacement; q Discuss the role of growth hormone replacement in adults; q Understand the relationship between a pituitary tumor and sexual function and fertility; q Explain the use of radiotherapy and radiosurgery in the treatment of pituitary disorders; q Describe the psychological effects of pituitary disorders on the patient and family. COURSE LOCATION The conference will be held at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel, 235 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. The hotel can be reached at (434) 971-5500 or through their national reservation service at 1-800-THE-OMNI. A room reservation form is included in this brochure. The Omni Charlottesville has extended a special conference rate of $159.00 (plus local tax) for a single/ double room for conference participants. Please mention that you are with the Pituitary Days conference in order to receive the special rate. This rate is available for reservations made by March 1st, 2008. IN CHARLOTTESVILLE The following is a list of some of the activities available in the Charlottesville area. Further information may be obtained at the conference information desk directly outside the conference meeting rooms each day. As Albemarle County is referred to as Mr. Jeffersons Country, we recommend a call or visit to the Thomas Jefferson Visitors Center at 434/977-1783. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the center is located on Route 20 South exit off of I-64 in Charlottesville. Admission is free. University of Virginia Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginias Academical village is one of Americas architectural treasures. Historical tours of the Rotunda and Lawn are available daily at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tours start in the Rotunda and admission is free. Call 434/924-7969 for information. Monticello Thomas Jefferson began construction on this architectural masterpiece in 1769 and continued work for more than 40 years as he designed and redesigned his home. Monticello is open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $11.00 for adults (no discount for seniors), and $6.00 for children aged 6-11. Wheelchairs are available. For more information, call 434/984-9800. Ash Lawn/Highland The home of President James Monroe, Ash Lawn/Highland is an historic house museum run by the College of William & Mary. Special events include operas, concerts, the summer festival, and craft weekends. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. March-October. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $7.50 for seniors and $5.00 for children aged 6-11. For more information, call 434/293-9539. REGISTRATION The fee for this course is $75.00 per participant. The fee includes the breakfast, lunch, breaks, and dinner on Friday, as well as all course materials. A full refund will be offered for cancellations received before March 1st, 2008. Cancellations after that date will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Course registration is limited to the first 150 registrants. Registrations will be honored on a first-come, first served basis. INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION For more information contact Monte Parsons with NeuroEndocrine Services at the University of Virginia Health System at (434) 982-3591 or toll-free 1-800-650-2650 and via e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please detach form and send filled out form and fee to: Monte Parsons Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Health System HSC Box 800212, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0212 (434) 924-5894 Fax Edward R. Laws, MD Professor of Neurosurgery Department of Neurosurgery Stanford University Jeffery T. Barth, PhD Professor of Psychiatry Department of Psychiatric Medicine University of Virginia John A. Jane, Jr., MD Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia John C. Marshall, MD, PhD Arthur and Margaret Ebber Professor of Medicine Director, Center for Research in Reproduction Department of Medicine University of Virginia Edward H. Oldfield, MD Professor of Neurosurgery Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Alan Rogol, MD Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Department of Medicine University of Virginia Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD, MS Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Michael O. Thorner, MB BS, DSc, FRCP, MACP David C. Harrison Medical Teaching Professor of Internal Medicine Department of Medicine University of Virginia Mary Lee Vance, MD Professor of Medicine Professor Neurosurgery Department of Medicine University of Virginia Program Agenda Friday, April 11th 7:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Diagnosis of Pituitary Disorders: Signs and Symptoms Neuroendocrine Faculty Panel led by John A. Jane, Jr., MD 9:00 a.m. Medical Treatments for Pituitary Disorders Michael Thorner, MD, Mary Lee Vance, MD, and John C. Marshall, MD 10:00 a.m. Radiation Therapy for Pituitary Disorders Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD 10:30 a.m. Intermission with refreshments 11:00 a.m. Surgical Management of Pituitary Disorders Edward R. Laws, MD, John A. Jane, Jr., MD, and Edward Oldfield, MD 12:00 noon Surgical Management of Cushings Disease Edward Oldfield, MD 12:30 p.m. LUNCH 2:00 p.m. Focus Group Session I ACROMEGALY Mary Lee Vance, MD and Edward R. Laws, MD PROLACTINOMA John C. Marshall, MD CUSHINGS DISEASE Michael O. Thorner, MD and Edward Oldfield, MD PEDIATRIC PITUITARY ISSUES Alan Rogol, MD and John A. Jane, Jr., MD 3:15 p.m. Focus Group Session II PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PITUITARY DISEASE Jeffrey Barth, PhD REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL ISSUES John C. Marshall, MD, PhD HORMONE REPLACEMENT Endocrinologist Pharmacologist 5:00 p.m. Adjourment 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Patient Appreciation Reception and Dinner ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/PituitaryChat/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
