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NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center

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Cancer Care 

Understanding Cancer Seminars

Understanding Cancer SeminarNorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center invites the community to an exciting new series of educational programs highlighting the latest advances in cancer care. Kellogg’s Understanding Cancer forums will provide an opportunity to learn about the most up-to-date information and cutting-edge treatments for a wide variety of cancers.

Kellogg Cancer Center’s nationally recognized oncology experts will share the newest findings and research initiatives in their specialties.

As a leading academic health system, NorthShore University HealthSystem offers patients the latest options in detection and treatment for many cancers, and the promise that comes with integrating the most innovative research into today’s care.

Free parking and food at all events.

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SCHEDULE

All sessions moderated by Jennifer Obel, MD, Medical Oncologist

March 15, 2012
Topic: Complementary Medicine Approaches to Cancer -
Treating the Whole Patient
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, Burnstein Room, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
  • Jennifer Obel, MD, Medical Oncologist
  • Leslie Mendoza-Temple, MD, Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Program
  • Patricia Piant, MSTOM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac, Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist
  • Colleen Takagishi, RD, CSO, LDN, Nutritionist
  • Merikay Kimball, MA, LCPC, Psychotherapist
  • Charlotte Walker, LMT, MSW, NCTMB, Massage Therapist and Integrative Psychotherapist
April 26, 2012
Topic: Melanoma - Combating Skin Cancer
Location: NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, Rooms 1 and 2
June 6, 2012
Topic: Navigating Cancer - Everything You Need to Know
Location: NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital, John and Carol Walter Ambulatory Care Center
October 17, 2012
Topic: Breast Cancer - Personalized Treatment for Every Patient
Location: NorthShore Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium (Tours at 5:30 p.m. Prior to the Session)

December 3, 2012
Topic: Treating Brain Tumors — A Collaborative Approach to Care
Location: NorthShore Evanston Hospital, Frank Auditorium