Treatment Options for Pancreatic Cancer

For Immediate Release
Date: 02/23/09
Contact: Renee Gaudette, (203) 436-8533, or renee.gaudette@yale.edu

New Haven, Conn. — Yale-New Haven Hospital and Yale Cancer Center will present a free health talk entitled, “Treatment Options for Pancreatic Cancer” on Wednesday, March 11th in Yale-New Haven Hospital's East Pavilion cafeteria.

The lecture is part of the ongoing Understanding Cancer Lecture Series for patients and families living with cancer. A light supper will be served at 6:00 p.m.; the lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. 

Wasif Saif, MD, Associate Professor of Medical Oncology and co-Director of the Yale Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Cancers Program will review the newest treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer, including clinical trials available.  At the end of the presentation, guests will have time to ask Dr. Saif questions.

The supper and lecture are free and validated parking is available.  Please call (203) 688-2000 to make reservations and for directions to park in the Air Rights Garage.