report to the association of northern california oncologists

Report to the Association of Northern California Oncologists

October 14-16, 20052005 ANCO Annual MeetingTenaya Lodge at Yosemite

2005: Year in Review

Physician assisted suicideAB 651/654 (Berg/Levine)

Alternative cancer treatmentSB 583 (Figueroa)

CMA after Steve ThompsonSpecial election on November 8

AB 651/654 (Berg/Levine)Physician Assisted Suicide

Six month prognosisOregon experienceVote counting

SB 583 (Figueroa)Alternative Cancer Treatment

Doing the right thingMore education needed

Other bills

SB 615 (Figueroa) Cervical CancerSB 650 (Ortiz) Prostate CancerAB 1735 (De La Torre) Medi-Cal

Oncologists as Viewed by Policy Makers

Synonymous with cancerHighly specializedDistinct from mainstream medicineImpression is still evolvingWant more information

2006: Year Ahead

Physician assisted suicideAlternative cancer treatmentsCalCancer PACJune 2006 primary election

The Need for More Medical Oncologist Involvement

Participation in legislative processExpert witness before LegislaturePolitical action