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The Group Room(R) Cancer Talk Radio Show to Broadcast Live From the 41st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Sunday May 15

Johnson, Chair, ASCO Cancer Communications Committee, and
Director, Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute Boston;

* Dr. Johnson , MD,
Chair of ASCO's Cancer Communications Committee.S.plwc.

Founded in 1983, Vital Options was the first national organization to
singularly focus on young adults with cancer.

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"His discussion will answer many questions developers have for Sony at
this stage before the impending PS3 launch .com.com)
Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands in the
technology , healthcare and lifestyles industries, CMP Media has earned the
confidence of more professionals and enthusiasts in these fields than any
other media company. CMP
Media is a subsidiary of United Business Media
(http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global provider of news distribution
and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than
$3 billion. The broadcast will present clinical
highlights from the meeting, with a special focus on lung and breast cancer
and a discussion on the advancements of targeted therapies.vitaloptions.

This special broadcast of The Group Room is supported through educational
grants from corporate sponsors Genetech BioOncology, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology,
Lilly Oncology and OSI Oncology.

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GDC, the world's largest event exclusively
devoted to game creation, will take place at the San Jose Convention Center
Monday through Friday, March 20-24, 2006.m.

The GDC is the largest and most important professional development event
for the games industry. Learn more at
http://www. LOS ANGELES, The Group Room -- the nationally
syndicated weekly call-in cancer talk radio show -- will produce its annual
live broadcast from the 41st meeting of the American Society of Clinical
Oncology (ASCO), Sunday , May 15, 2005, Orange County Convention Center,
Orlando, Fla. Natale is an attending physician at
Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center Los Angeles.

Contact: Robert Schaefer , Vital Options, 1-818-788-5225
from May 12-17 at ASCO, Juliana Lee, 1-818-389-9809

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Harrison was appointed president of the
newly-formed division, and is now responsible for establishing global strategy
and management operations for 13 studios spanning five countries. "This radio show provides a
critical informational service to the patient community by presenting
thoughtful perspective and expert review of the latest science advances in
cancer care research. ASCO's award-winning patient information website,
People Living With Cancer, is pleased to collaborate with the production of
this year's show by providing expert analysis of how the cancer care research
presented at this year's meeting will impact patients lives.org), an award-winning website providing oncologist-vetted cancer
information to help patients and families make informed healthcare decisions.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Executive Phil Harrison to Keynote 2006 Game Developers Conference Focusing on Opportunities Presented by Highly Anticipated PlayS

He will share with the thousands of game makers at the
conference , a detailed outline of SCE's plans for the upcoming next-generation
platform and how the newest technology will encourage developers to think
"beyond the box" to attract a broader consumer base.
In September 2005, Sony Computer Entertainment merged its regional product
development operations into a single global organization, Sony Computer
Entertainment Worldwide Studios.cmpgame.C. The show will take place from 4-6 pm ET
(1-3 pm PT) in front of Hall B3. Dr."
"The Group Room broadcast from ASCO is an important partnership and
collaborative effort, allowing listeners to receive first hand the latest
cancer news and meaningful clinical information. ASCO's more than 20,000 members from the U. and abroad set the
standard for patient care worldwide and lead the fight for more effective
cancer treatments, increased funding for clinical and translational research,
and, ultimately , cures for the many different types of cancer that strike an
estimated 10 million people worldwide each year.org, where past shows are also archived.

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Harrison's talk comes at the perfect time for the eager developer
audience at the GDC," Jamil Moledina, director, Game Developers Conference,
said .gdconf.

About the CMP Game Group (http://www. Roman Perez-Soler, Chairman, Department of Oncology, Professor and
Chief, Division of Medical Oncology, Albert Einstein College of
Medicine, Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center, New York City;

* Dr. The
Group Room is now in its 10th year and airs live every Sunday in cities
throughout the United States. Vital Options produces The Group Room in
association with Premiere Radio Networks.org.

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Harrison 's keynote, titled "PLAYSTATION 3: Beyond the Box," will highlight
the new creative, technical and business opportunities presented by the
PLAYSTATION 3.K. For more information, please visit http: //www.cmpgame.
This special program will be produced in collaboration with ASCO's
consumer website, PeopleLivingWithCancer.org. Physicians
joining the panel include:

* Dr. Ronald Natale, Director of the National Lung Cancer Research
Program and Senior Research Advisor for the Solid Tumor Program for
Salick Health Care, Inc. Schimmel, who is also
the CEO and Founder of Vital Options(R) International.plwc.org.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Phil Harrison, President , Worldwide
Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE), will contribute to the "What's
Next" theme with a keynote focused on the PLAYSTATION(R) 3, during the 2006
Game Developers Conference (GDC) . At the time,
the SCE executive focused on the PlayStation Portable just launching in the
U.

"We're pleased to have The Group Room return for their 8th annual live
broadcast from the floor of ASCO's Annual Meeting," said Bruce E. It also provides a rare
opportunity for callers to speak directly with some of the world's most
prominent oncologists and researchers," said Selma R . ASCO publishes the Journal
of Clinical Oncology (JCO), the preeminent, peer-reviewed, medical journal on
clinical cancer research, and produces People Living With Cancer
(http://www. In 1993, Vital Options expanded
its work into cancer communications serving patients of all ages. Callers enter
on-air discussions toll-free by dialing 1-800-GRP-ROOM (1-800-477-7666) or
sending their comments and questions by email to info@vitaloptions. This
special feature of The Group Room will also be accessible through ASCO at
http://www.

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The GDC will take place March 20-24 at the San Jose Convention Center. Today,
Vital Options is an international not-for-profit cancer communications ,
support and advocacy organization, headquartered in Southern California.

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"Mr."
Harrison made an appearance last fall at the 2005 Game Developers
Conference Europe where he spoke about the next-generation of games in a
casual interview-style keynote with GDC director Jamil Moledina. and gave developers a preview of the benefits they could expect from the
PlayStation 3.
Harrison 's keynote, "PLAYSTATION 3: Beyond the Box," is scheduled for
Wednesday, March 22 from 10:30 - 11:30 a. To
secure early rate pricing, be sure to register by February 15.com)
A core provider of essential information to the professional game
industry, the CMP Game Group offers market-defining content, and drives
community through the Game Developers Conference, GDC Europe, the Serious
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insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in each
of these industries in ways that yield superior return on investment.

Since 1998, The Group Room has
been broadcasting from ASCO, one of the largest and most important scientific
oncology meetings in the world. Bruce E.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading
professional society of multidisciplinary physicians who treat people with
cancer. The program can also be heard live
via XM Satellite Radio Ask! Channel/XM165 or Internet simulcast at
http://www.