Support Connection presents
their annual Toll-Free National Teleconference for women with ovarian cancer.
Open to women throughout the United States who are living with ovarian
cancer.
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Blank,
M.D., Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of
Gynecologic Oncology at the NYU School of Medicine. She is board certified and
holds a subspecialty certificate in Gynecologic Oncology with the American Board
of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her research interests are focused on the
treatment and prevention of gynecologic malignancies, specifically endometrial
cancer, ovarian cancer, obesity and cancer, and
survivorship.
Focus will be on issues
pertaining to women with ovarian cancer, including those experiencing a
recurrence. Topics will include: Advances in treatment options in the
management of recurrent disease; the role and promise of clinical trials; the
latest information on personalized medicine; genetics and heredity pertaining to
ovarian cancer. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
The discussion will be facilitated by a Support Connection Peer
Counselor.
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The program is free. To
participate, call in advance to register and receive instructions. For info or to
register: 914-962-6402 or
1-800-532-4290.
Presented by Support Connection as part of their 2013 “Tune In
and Take Charge!” campaign to build
awareness of ovarian cancer signs and symptoms, to encourage women to
self-advocate for their own health, and to give women the tools they need to
take action.
