Participants will learn how patients can make informed treatment decisions, to advise patients about the benefits and risks of standard treatment and treatment in a clinical trial, how new cancer treatments are developed and approved, to sort out the myths from the facts about clinical trials, to search for clinical trial listings for blood cancer, and identify resources offered by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Intended Audience: Nurses, Social Workers, other Health Care Professionals, and Interested Stakeholders
Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of the LLS under provider number CEP 5832 to award 2.0 continuing education (CE) contact hours through the California Board of Nursing. The LLS provider number 1105 is approved as a provider for social work CE by the Association of Social Work Boards Approved CE Program.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Featured Speaker:
P. Gage Gwyn, PhD, ARNP-BC, OCN
Cancer Institute of Florida
To join the online meeting:
1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=236502677&UID=1638214712&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.)
4. Click "Join".
To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link:
https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=236502677&UID=1638214712&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
To join the teleconference:
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back.
Alternatively, you can call:
Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525
Attendee access code: 297-003-0833
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click here.
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Cancer Alliance of Marion County Meeting Reminder
Next Meeting: 3rd Wednesday
September 18, 201310-11:30am
10:00am
Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD
UF Shands Dept. of Ob Gyn
"Maintaining Fertility After Cancer Treatment"
10:30am
Diana Moglia Tully, Certified Genetic Counselor
Ocala Health Systems
"Genetic Counseling & Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk"
11:00am
Remaining time will be OPEN FORUM
Your time to share!
Please bring your ideas about:
Improving Care & Counseling for Children & Families
The Impact of Affordable Care
Topics near to your heart and the goals of your organization.
The CAMC is a network through which people collaborate in the local fight against cancer. We are funded by HUGS Charities, Inc. 501 (c) (3)
CAMC MISSION MINDER
Our Team of Experts Has Spoken
Cancer Care Professionals & Patients Agree
The Cancer Alliance of Marion County can help improve quality of life for cancer patients by:
Uniting the Cancer Healthcare Team
Supporting Oncology Navigation
Exploring Options for Transportation Assistance
Sharing Information about Agencies Which Assist with Daily Living Expenses
Seeking Alternative for Ameliorating the Cost of Treatment
Encouraging Care & Counseling for Kids & Families
Creating a broad awareness of and easy access to resources & cancer related information through www.crushcancermc.org, The Website of The Cancer Alliance of Marion County.
We are closer everyday thanks to your
individual dedication & community spirit.
Better Together
Linda Koontz
lkoontz@crushcancermc.org
www.crushcancermc.org
The Cancer Alliance of Marion County
September 18, 201310-11:30am
10:00am
Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD
UF Shands Dept. of Ob Gyn
"Maintaining Fertility After Cancer Treatment"
10:30am
Diana Moglia Tully, Certified Genetic Counselor
Ocala Health Systems
"Genetic Counseling & Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk"
11:00am
Remaining time will be OPEN FORUM
Your time to share!
Please bring your ideas about:
Improving Care & Counseling for Children & Families
The Impact of Affordable Care
Topics near to your heart and the goals of your organization.
The CAMC is a network through which people collaborate in the local fight against cancer. We are funded by HUGS Charities, Inc. 501 (c) (3)
CAMC MISSION MINDER
Our Team of Experts Has Spoken
Cancer Care Professionals & Patients Agree
The Cancer Alliance of Marion County can help improve quality of life for cancer patients by:
Uniting the Cancer Healthcare Team
Supporting Oncology Navigation
Exploring Options for Transportation Assistance
Sharing Information about Agencies Which Assist with Daily Living Expenses
Seeking Alternative for Ameliorating the Cost of Treatment
Encouraging Care & Counseling for Kids & Families
Creating a broad awareness of and easy access to resources & cancer related information through www.crushcancermc.org, The Website of The Cancer Alliance of Marion County.
We are closer everyday thanks to your
individual dedication & community spirit.
Better Together
Linda Koontz
lkoontz@crushcancermc.org
www.crushcancermc.org
The Cancer Alliance of Marion County
Cancer Connections on September 25th
Please join us on September 25th at noon in the Hope Lodge conference room.
Dr. Nam H. Dang, MD, PhD ( Professor of Medicine and Deputy Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology; Director, University of Florida Shands Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office) will be discussing:
" Recent Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoma"
RSVP by Monday September 23rd if you would like to be included in the lunch count. A $3 donation is requested, or you may bring a healthful dish to share.
Brown baggers are welcome, too!
Feel free to pass along this invitation to anyone who might wish to join us.
Dr. Nam H. Dang, MD, PhD ( Professor of Medicine and Deputy Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology; Director, University of Florida Shands Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office) will be discussing:
" Recent Advances in the Treatment of Lymphoma"
RSVP by Monday September 23rd if you would like to be included in the lunch count. A $3 donation is requested, or you may bring a healthful dish to share.
Brown baggers are welcome, too!
Feel free to pass along this invitation to anyone who might wish to join us.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
NCI Webinar Viewing Opportunity at WellFlorida
Greetings Collaborative Members,
The National Cancer Institute is holding a webinar titled “Implementation and Implications: The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Cancer Control” taking place on September 17th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. We would like to invite interested members of the NCFCCC to come to WellFlorida to view and share discussion of the event together as we will project the Webinar on a large screen.
If you are interested in viewing the event at WellFlorida, please RSVP ( to lpollock@wellforida.org ) by Sept. 16th, as space is limited.
After the webinar, we would like to give NCFCCC members the opportunity to share any brief updates with the collaborative.
If you are unable to attend in person, we will have a call-in option so that you may call in to hear the updates or give your updates over the phone. The conference call-in information is below. The NCFCCC meeting updates will begin 5 minutes after the conclusion of the NCI webinar, around 3:05 p.m. If you are unable to view the webinar with us but would like to call in for updates, please use the conference information below and call in at this time.
Dial-in number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant code: 6232272131
Once again, please contact lpollock@wellforida.org to RSVP if you plan on attending this event in person.
The National Cancer Institute is holding a webinar titled “Implementation and Implications: The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Cancer Control” taking place on September 17th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. We would like to invite interested members of the NCFCCC to come to WellFlorida to view and share discussion of the event together as we will project the Webinar on a large screen.
If you are interested in viewing the event at WellFlorida, please RSVP ( to lpollock@wellforida.org ) by Sept. 16th, as space is limited.
After the webinar, we would like to give NCFCCC members the opportunity to share any brief updates with the collaborative.
If you are unable to attend in person, we will have a call-in option so that you may call in to hear the updates or give your updates over the phone. The conference call-in information is below. The NCFCCC meeting updates will begin 5 minutes after the conclusion of the NCI webinar, around 3:05 p.m. If you are unable to view the webinar with us but would like to call in for updates, please use the conference information below and call in at this time.
Dial-in number: 1-888-670-3525
Participant code: 6232272131
Once again, please contact lpollock@wellforida.org to RSVP if you plan on attending this event in person.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Inaugural Blood Cancer Conference
Please see the conference announcement below. Our partners at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are requesting collaborative members share this announcement with patients and families as their goal is to have 50% of participants representing families, and 50% professionals. Thank you for sharing!
Inaugural Blood Cancer Conference
Featuring dual community and continuing education tracks
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Hilton Riverside Hotel, New Orleans
Inaugural Blood Cancer Conference
Featuring dual community and continuing education tracks
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Hilton Riverside Hotel, New Orleans
4th Annual Men’s Health Expo: Celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Please “Save The Date” for the following event.
Event: 4th Annual Men’s Health Expo: Celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Location: Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, 120 SE Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL 32641
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Organized and Sponsored By: UF Health Cancer Center
If you are interested in offering health educational workshops or free health screening at the 4th Annual Men’s Health Expo, please contact Ms. Shannon Pressey at spressey@cop.ufl.edu or call 727-394-6162.
Event: 4th Annual Men’s Health Expo: Celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Location: Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, 120 SE Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL 32641
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Organized and Sponsored By: UF Health Cancer Center
If you are interested in offering health educational workshops or free health screening at the 4th Annual Men’s Health Expo, please contact Ms. Shannon Pressey at spressey@cop.ufl.edu or call 727-394-6162.
Cancer Connections Cookbook Now In Production
From Barb Thomas, founder of Cancer Connections:
The Cancer Connections Cookbook is now in production!
The Cancer Connections Cookbook is now in production!
The cost will be $14 and
it will be available in early October.
If you have not
pre-ordered one yet (no deposit required!) and would like to have a copy or two
or ten reserved! please let me know.
It's going to be
GREAT!!!!!
ALL
proceeds will go to the therapy resistant breast cancer research fund at UF
Health's Cancer Center, where the pink ribbon jersey and the Pink Pumpkin
Pedal-Off (don't forget to register for the ride on October 12th, or to
volunteer : ) proceeds currently go.
Help support LOCAL
RESEARCH towards finding more effective treatment for these aggressive
breast cancers, and in doing so you'll have all the favorite Cancer Connections
recipes to try at home! The cookbooks will make great gift, too!
For more information, email BnBBarb@aol.com.
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