"Having just completed treatment for a very early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, this particular broadcast is significant both personally and professionally. Gynecologic cancers are not only physically challenging, but also present important emotional issues for women and their partners. We look forward to bringing listeners the latest information and clinical data being presented at the meeting and including the voices of the many survivors who have been invited to attend," said Selma R. Schimmel, host of the radio show and CEO and Founder of Vital Options® International TeleSupport® Cancer Network, which produces the program in association with Premiere Radio Networks, the nation's largest radio network.

"The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation is very pleased that Vital Options International has selected our Ovarian Cancer Survivors Course taking place at the annual meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, as a motivating factor in bringing The Group Room radio show to the meeting and that attendees from the course will be able to a part of the live audience participating in the show. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Vital Options and The Group Room and look forward to further opportunities to work together in the future, said Karen Carlson," Executive Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation.

Joining Schimmel on the radio show during hour 1 will be Kenneth D. Hatch, MD, Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona and President, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists providing opening remarks; Katherine Y. Look, MD, Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Hospital and attending staff in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wishard Memorial Hospital, Community Hospitals and Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana; and Ronald D. Alvarez, MD, Scientist, Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, Professor and Ellen Gregg Shook Culverhouse Chair, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology.

Joining Schimmel in the second hour will be Prof. Sergio Pecorelli, Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Director of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Brescia, Italy and Advisor to the Scientific Director, European Institute of Oncology in Milan and Vital Options General Secretary in Italy; Leo Lagasse, MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine and Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and attending physician at the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center and Medical Director and Co-founder, Medicine for Humanity; and Bradley J. Monk, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, at University of California, Irvine (UCI) Medical Center.

The Group Room airs live every Sunday in cities throughout the United States, reaching more than a half-million radio listeners a week, in addition to others who tune in via XM Satellite Radio or the Internet simulcast at www.vitaloptions.org where the show is also archived. Callers can enter discussions toll-free by dialing 1-800-GRP-ROOM (1-800-477-7666) or sending their comments and questions by email to info@vitaloptions.org.

Locally in Los Angeles, The Group Room airs from 2-3 pm PT on KRLA 870AM. The show features Schimmel and The Group Room's regular on-air medical experts--medical oncologist Dr. Michael Van Scoy-Mosher, radiation oncologist Dr. Leslie Botnick and therapist Halina Irving, MFCC--who are joined each week by callers affected by cancer, as well as renowned cancer experts and advocates who provide updates on research, medical advances, and advocacy efforts. All phone calls are screened by a licensed oncology social worker. During the week, individuals can reach Vital Options for support or to receive more information about cancer resources or stations carrying the broadcast.

Founded in 1983 when Schimmel was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28, Vital Options was the first organization to address issues related to young adults with cancer before expanding to include patients of all ages and issues and information related to everyone touched by cancer. The Group Room regularly produces remote location broadcasts from the world's leading oncology meetings, such as the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and its European equivalents, ECCO/ESMO, and from preeminent cancer centers in the United States and Europe.

Vital Options and The Group Room are supported through educational grants from founding sponsor Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and corporate sponsors Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., and Pfizer Oncology. Additional support for this broadcast has been made possible by GlaxoSmithKline Oncology.