ADVISORY/Leading Breast Surgeon to Discuss New Technologies at the National Consortium of Breast Centers Conference.

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ADVISORY...for Monday (Feb. 25)

--(BW HealthWire)

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      What:   During the 12th Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast
            Center Conference, an educational session will focus on
            the concepts, practical benefits and limitations of new,
            minimally-invasive methods for biopsy, localization and
            treatment of breast conditions. Minimally-invasive biopsy
            devices that incorporate ultrasound-guidance, traditional
            surgical biopsy techniques as well as a spectrum of
            instruments including portable ultrasound and localizing
            devices will be discussed and demonstrated. In addition,
            concepts and practical information about new therapeutic
            devices will be discussed, including cryoablation
            techniques.

      Who:    Cary S. Kaufman, M.D., F.A.C.S., clinical assistant
            professor of surgery, University of Washington School of
            Medicine, will be leading the discussion. The panel will
            include: Edward P. Dalton, M.D., F.A.C.S., Yuri Parisky,
            M.D. and Shelley Nakamura, M.D.

      Why:    Women are demanding less invasive options in health care.
            Thus, breast centers want to provide their patients with
            minimally-invasive approaches for diagnosis and treatment
            of breast disease. Dr. Kaufman will present new,
            minimally-invasive techniques designed to conserve breast
            tissue. It is estimated that half of all women will seek
            consultation for a breast disorder in their lifetime.

      When:   Monday, February 25, 2002
            Booth 25
            Session 1
            1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. (technology review discussion)
            1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (demonstrations)

            Session 2
            3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (technology review discussion)
            4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (demonstrations)

      Where:  12th Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center
             Conference
            Flamingo Hilton Hotel
            Las Vegas, Nev.

      How:    This event is open to the registered press and there will
            be an opportunity to meet Dr. Kaufman. Interviews are also
            available during and after the conference.

To arrange a one-on-one interview or for more information, reporters should contact Amy Cunningham at Schwartz Communications, Inc. at 415/512-0770 or [e-mail].