Tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. Cancer Connections Priya Gopalan, M.D., Ph.D. talks cancer genetics and immunotherapy treatment of lung cancer -  *Wednesday the 18th at UF HealthStreet*

At Cancer Connections, tomorrow (this Wednesday the 18th), Dr. Priya Gopalan will talk about the genetics of lung cancer, including how cancer forms and metastasizes, and also about immunotherapy to treat lung cancer, which is a very hot topic now.  She will discuss some of  the most common new immunotherapy drugs on the market, including Keytruda, Opdivo, and Yervoy. Dr. Priya Gopalan's Overview, Background, and Research & Publications UF HealthStreet's Location Map What is Cancer Immunotherapy? In the News: Lung Disease News Be sure to RSVP TODAY ! if you'll be partaking in lunch ($4 donation requested), otherwise please bring you own sack lunch so that there will be plenty for those with reservations. If you have already RSVPd, no need to do so again.      Please do remember to arrive before noon, so that Dr. Gopalan will be able to start her presentation on time...........      There will be beaded {breast cancer-focused} jewelry -pins, earrings, bracelets and necklaces- offered as a donation to Making Strides, via U.F. Health oncology nurse Brenda Sheptock.  Nothing over $8, so bring cash or your checkbook.  Brenda is a breast cancer survivor, walking in Making Strides this Saturday the 21st with her team, the UF Health Breast Warriors.      If you would like to take the free shuttle to HealthStreet, call them at  294-4882 no later than tomorrow, the 17th.  The shuttle picks up at the Davis Cancer Center, the V.A., the U.F. Health cancer hospital, and at Hope Lodge, by reservation.      Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested joining us.  Hope to see you at HealthStreet on Wednesday! Barb __________________________________________________________ Thank you, and have a great afternoon. Donald - North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative Coordinator www.ncfcancercontrol.org| www.ncfcancercontrol.blogspot.com/ | www.cancerresourceguidencf.org Donald Greist, BS, CHES Associate Planner | WellFlorida Council 1785 NW 80th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 P: 352-313-6500 x115 | F: 352-313-6514 dgreist@wellflorida.org| www.WellFlorida.org

Invitation to Post to the Cancer Resource Blog of North Central Florida

Greetings, Cancer Resource Blog Readers and Contributors.


I am extending a special invitation to everyone with resources, news, events, or special topics, to share with those in North Central Florida, to get involved in posting your contributions right here to The Cancer Resource Blog.


To post an item on The Cancer Resource Blog, please email me at ncfcancercontrol@gmail.com. Please feel free to call me at my office number below.


Thank you, for playing a vital role in all aspects of providing timely resources and information to those that may need it the most.


Respectfully,

Donald – coordinator of North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative (NCFCCC)
www.ncfcancercontrol.org | www.ncfcancercontrol.blogspot.com | www.cancerresourceguidencf.org 

Donald Greist, BS, CHES
Associate Planner | WellFlorida Council
1785 NW 80th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
P: 352-313-6500 x115 | F: 352-313-6514
dgreist@wellflorida.org| www.WellFlorida.org

WellFlorida Council provides oversight and leadership for the NCFCCC.

Cancer Connections

Dr. Heldermon's triple negative breast cancer researchand the discovery of new drugs to treat it

Cancer Connections meets on Wednesday August 23rd, with Dr. Coy Heldermon speaking about his triple negative breast cancer research and the discovery of new drugs to treat it.

Please arrive at HealthStreet by 11:50 so that Dr. Heldermon may begin his presentation on time.

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I need your RSVP by Monday August 21st if you'll be partaking in lunch ($4 donation requested).  Otherwise, we ask that you bring your own lunch so that there will be plenty for those who RSVPd.
directions to the HealthStreet building (2401 "old" Archer road)
http://healthstreet.program.ufl.edu/directions-to-healthstreet-2/directions-by-car/ 

Please call HealthStreet at 294-4882 by Tuesday the 22nd if you would like to the take the free shuttle to and from the meeting.  The shuttle picks up at the Davis Cancer Center, the V.A., the U.F. Health cancer hospital, and at Hope Lodge, by reservation.
Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested joining us, or in attending future meetings.

Sept. 27          Dr. Jatinder Lamba    the role of the pharmacist in cancer care
October 18     Dr. Priya Gopalan  using immunotherapy for lung cancer
Nov. 29           Brent Reynolds   eco-oncology and the treatment of cancer
Dec. 20           Dr. Folakemi Odedina     prostate cancer:   research, treatment and 
                                        advocacy

many thanks!
Barb

Barb Thomas
Cancer Connections
bnbbarb@aol.com

Location:  HealthStreet

2401 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

3^rd Wednesday of the Month @ 4PM

Refreshments Provided

Starting August 16^th, 2017

BrainTumorSupport@neurosurgery.ufl.edu

352-273-9000

FYI: a brand new support, resource & education group for brain & spinal tumor patients and their caregivers will be held on Wednesday August 16th at 4 p.m. at HealthStreet.  The group is led by Dr. David Tran of U.F. Health and assistants Sarah Andrews and Soni Warren, department of neurosurgery, division of oncology.

Read the latest issue of Cancer Stakeholder June 2017 & July 2017

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Cancer survivors today are living longer. Two-thirds of those with invasive cancers live longer than five years.

About the Cancer Stakeholder The Cancer Stakeholder is an e-newsletter, which includes the DOH cancer updates, cancer tools and resources, funding opportunities, events, research, and other information about cancer. The opinions expressed in the Cancer Stakeholder do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department or its staff. Please direct questions, comments and suggestions to the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program at cancer@flhealth.gov.

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To post an item on The Cancer Resource Blog, please email: ncfcancercontrol@gmail.com

Free Webinar from: Suwannee River AHEC HPV Vaccination: Give it a Shot (or 2) 2 - 3 p.m. ET, Tuesday July 25 -- Presented by Debbie Saslow, PhD of the American Cancer Society

The following information has been provided by: Ashley Williams, BS, CMN Professional Education Coordinator Navigator Program Coordinator Suwannee River Area Health Education Center 14646 NW 151st Blvd., Alachua, FL  32615 www.srahec.org AWilliams@srahec.org Phone: (386) 462-1601 ext. 101 Fax: (386) 462-1601   Join us for HPV Vaccination: Give it a Shot (or 2) presented by Debbie Saslow, PhD, of the American Cancer Society at 2 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 25. The webinar will cover the burden of HPV disease, the scientific reasons behind the recommendation to vaccinate at age 11-12, and ways that providers can decrease missed vaccination opportunities.  Registration link: http://nao-ntc.adobeconnect.com/shotor2/event/registration.html.   ___________________________________________________________ Thank you, Donald - North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative Coordinator www.ncfcancercontrol.org| www.ncfcancercontrol.blogspot.com/ | www.cancerresourceguidencf.org   Donald Greist, BS Associate Planner | WellFlorida Council 1785 NW 80th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 P: 352-313-6500 x115 | F: 352-313-6514 dgreist@wellflorida.org| www.WellFlorida.org

Immediately following this event please stay for the North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative Quarter 4 Business Meeting.

From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Meet Sam Mooneyhan, Contract Manager for the Florida Comprehensive Control Control Program.

He will be discussing the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1, and opportunities to apply for funding.

The HPV Vaccine: A Cancer Prevention Tool

Event happening this Saturday: Health Fair

Please visit: North Florida Health Fair

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News from: NCFCCC

Also, if you haven't already go ahead and register for the NCFCCC Quarter 3 Meeting via Conference Call happening Wednesday, March 29th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register Now!

For more information, please visit the Event Page.

Information from Suwannee and Lafayette County Health Departments

News from: NCFCCC

Also, if you haven't already go ahead and register for the NCFCCC Quarter 3 Meeting via Conference Call happening Wednesday, March 29th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register Now!

For more information, please visit the Event Page.

Third Quarterly Meeting (please register to be on the Conference Call)

North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative - Quarterly Meeting (Conference Call) 

Please join North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative for a Conference Call and learn about your Collaborative's exciting upcoming events for which we are planning, such as partnering with Suwannee River Area Health Education Center (AHEC) for their 9th Annual Rural Tobacco Summit. Register now for call-in number and participant code.

NCFCCC is also planning an event to raise awareness of and provide

information about HPV Cancer Prevention.

Register Now!

 

For more information please visit the Event Page below.

Event Page

AGENDA

Welcome and Introduction 

Coordinator Updates

• Quarter 3
• Quarter 4 

Quarter 4 Planning

• Opportunity to partner with Suwannee River Area Health Education Center (AHEC) 9th Annual Rural Tobacco Summit, Friday May 19, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Event Planning: HPV Awareness and Cancer Prevention Presentation, Video Screening, and Discussion 

Strategic Plan Updates

• Objectives
• Update Accomplishments (Quarters 1 & 2)
• NCFCCC support of Collaborative members’ organizations 

Steering Committee Updates 

Closing Remarks

News from: Cancer Connections

Robin Heysel speaking on "Making healthcare decisions. It always seems too early, until it's too late," and advance directives and "5 Wishes."

Good afternoon NCFCCC members,

Below you will find News from Barb Thomas, and Cancer Connections Program.

News from: NCFCCC

Also, if you haven't already go ahead and register for the NCFCCC Quarter 3 Meeting via Conference Call happening Wednesday, March 29th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Register Now!

For more information, please visit the Event Page.

From Barb Thomas:

Cancer Connections meets on Wednesday March 22nd with Robin Heysel, RN and Community Education Manager with Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, speaking on:

 

"Making healthcare decisions. It always seems too early, until it's too late."

                                            -and-

National Healthcare Decisions Week is April 16 - 22. Robin will talk about advance directives and "5 Wishes".

The presentation will begin promptly at 12:10, so please arrive at HealthStreet no later than 12 noon.

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Please RSVP by Monday March 20th if you'll be partaking in lunch ($4 donation requested). Otherwise, we ask that you bring your own lunch so that there will be plenty for those who RSVPd.

For directions to HealthStreet (2401 "old" Archer road),

please Click Here

Call Erick at HealthStreet at 294-4871 by Tuesday the 21st if you would like to the take the free shuttle to and from the meeting. The shuttle picks up at the Davis Cancer Center, the V.A., the U.F. Health cancer hospital, and at Hope Lodge, by reservation.

Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested joining us, or in attending future meetings. If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics, PLEASE let me know.

April 26

May 24

June 28

July 26

August 23

September 27

October 18

November 29

December 20

Please 'like' Cancer Connections' Facebook Page! We need someone to take over updating this page, as Kathy Travis has been so gracious in doing for the past several years. If you can help, please let me know!

many thanks,

Barb

Thank you,

North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative

Suwannee River - Area Health Education Center - 9th Annual Rural Tobacco Summit

Greetings & good afternoon, North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative members.

Please see below for information about an upcoming event that is now in its 9th year. Please save the date for this event, brought to you by Suwanee River Area Health Education Center.

9th Annual Rural Tobacco Summit

The Rural Tobacco Summit is designed to provide attendees with up-to-date information on best practices in tobacco cessation.

All healthcare professionals, community educators, & tobacco specialists invited!

FREE Lunch & Continuing Education!

For questions, please contact Ciara Anderson at canderson@srahec.org or visit www.srahec.org.

Thank you, for being an active reader and have a terrific day.

NCF Cancer Control Collaborative

Hello and good morning, North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative members.

Please take a look, below, at this exciting upcoming event, brought to us by Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Florida.

For more information, please click here.

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Florida is pleased to announce our 2^nd Annual cancer focused symposium entitled: Capture the Moment, a Cancer patient, caregiver and public education forum.  The event is scheduled for March 25, 2017 at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Hotel Grand Lakes in Orlando, Florida from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  This is a free education conference, Save the date Flyer attached.  We very excited about this year’s lineup of speakers and breakout sessions (attached).  Please feel free to forward this email, brochure and website link to anyone that might be interested in attending this event. 

 Our intended Audience:

General Public interested in cancer prevention  and Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Family members in Florida and Southeast region.

Aims of our Symposium:

• Empower the patient with educational tools to deal with cancer.
• How to live a cancer free life.
• Educate the public on cancer research and its impact on life. 

The Following topics will be covered, but not limited to:

• Regenerative Medicine
• Clinical Trials
• Immunotherapy
• Genetics
• Psychological Impact
• Managing Side Effects
• Managing Immunotherapy Side Effects
• Integrative Medicine
• Physical Activity
• Spiritual Needs
• Music and Arts Therapy
• Pathology Reports
• Radiation Therapy        

Registration Link

http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/education-centers/cancer-education/florida/cancer-education-symposium

American Cancer Society Reach To Recovery Program

Register Today! Upcoming Ask the Expert: How to Get Involved in Research as a Survivor Friday, February 10 at 12:00 pm EST

Register Today!

Upcoming Ask the Expert:

How to Get Involved in Research as a Survivor

Friday, February 10 at 12:00 pm EST

The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center invites you to join us for an upcoming Ask the Expert on How to Get Involved in Research as a Survivor. Survivors' cancer experiences give them unique expertise that is crucial to strengthening research and improving patient-centered care. Survivors can improve patient-centered research by sharing their insights in a number of capacities, for example, by reviewing research proposals, advocating for research funding and participating on the research team. Yet, understanding the research process and learning how to get involved can be daunting. Join us for a lively discussion with an exciting panel of survivor/research contributors to hear about their experiences getting involved in research and learn how you can get involved, too!

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the valuable role patients and advocates can play in influencing research from the initial development of the research question to translation into clinical practice

• Learn the importance of being an informed consumer of medical care and developing "critical health literacy"

• Discuss steps that cancer survivors can follow to identify research advocacy opportunities

• Describe the value of incorporating the patient voice into the research process

Register today!

 Speakers

Debra L. Madden, MA is a two-time cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma as a young adult and with breast cancer nearly 20 years later. She is an active cancer research advocate who is a member of numerous cancer support and research organizations.

Cindy Cisneros, MPA, currently serves as Vice President of Education Programs for the Committee for Economic Development (CED), a non-profit, non-partisan business-led public policy organization that delivers well-researched analysis and seasoned solutions to our nation's most critical issues. Ms. Cisneros is also a cancer survivor advocate.

Sara Chang, serves as the director of policy and advocacy at Research!America. In her role, Ms. Chang develops and executes policy and advocacy strategies to increase public and policymaker awareness of the health and economic benefits of medical research.

The George Washington University Cancer Center

2600 Virginia Ave NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20037

(202) 994-2449 | gwci@gwu.edu | http://cancercenter.gwu.edu/

Wine and Cheese Fundraiser

                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                         www.Survivors4Research.org

Join us on Tuesday February 7^th

for our

Italian Flair Wine & Cheese Tasting

Start Time 6:15 – 7:30 PM

End Time 10:00 PM

$35 per person will provide you with a tasting of 6 wines, assorted cheeses, spreads, baguette, and chocolates!

The first 20 guests will receive a gift

There will also be several auction items to bid on

Stop by Downtown Wine & Cheese to preview beginning February 4th

Proceeds to Survivors for Research, Inc. A 501(c) 3 non-profit raising funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research.

113 N Main St. Gainesville, FL           

          352.222.1348                          

                                                                                                                                               

                

Volunteers Needed

The American Cancer Society is very much in need of breast cancer survivors who are willing to spend just a little time to be trained--- from home--- as 

ACS Reach to Recovery volunteers.  Both women and men are needed to help.

 

Once trained, the volunteers are matched with patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer, who are undergoing or about to undergo a similar treatment plan. 

 

Please "pay it forward" by helping to fulfill this great need.  Only those of us who  have walked in their shoes can appreciate what new patients are experiencing, and be available to lend an ear.

 

Requests for patient phone visits are sent via email as ACS receives them.

If you are available to respond to the request, the patient's contact information is then sent to you.   If you are not available, no need to respond.  There is no obligation to respond to every request. 

 

Please see the attached flier, then call 1-800-2272345 for more information on the Reach to Recovery program.

 

Help us out by forwarding this to any of your family members, friends, co-workers, friends of co-workers, your patients --- any breast cancer survivor who has been out of active treatment for at least a year.

 

The reward for being involved in this program is knowing you have helped someone get through the difficult journey through which you have already traveled, with the help of your own family and friends.

 

Another, or alternate, way you can help is by signing up for the Road to Recovery program.  Many patients are unable to drive themselves, and/or have no other driver, and desperately need transportation to their treatments.  As a Road volunteer, you would help these patients get to their appointments, but, again, there is no obligation to fulfill every request.  Call 1-800-2272345 for more information on volunteering, or to sign up someone you know. 

Volunteers Needed