Free Lung Cancer Symposium November 2nd in NYC
I love freebies, and this is a good one. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and, as a kickoff, the Lung Cancer Research Foundation is offering a free public symposium on lung cancer in New York City.
November 2nd is the date, and the Plaza Hotel is the place.
The morning will begin with a panel discussion, featuring experts that will discuss the latest developments in lung cancer research and treatment, as well as the psychological concerns of those living with lung cancer. This will be followed by an interactive question and answer session, in which individuals will have the opportunity to ask about lung cancer issues that are the most pressing in their own lives.
A few topics mentioned that made me want to spread the news widely to those I care about with lung cancer include:
- How to handle the stigma of lung cancer
- How to balance a full time career with lung cancer treatment
- How individuals and their families can cope with a diagnosis of lung cancer
Speakers will include:
- Thomas J. Lynch, Jr. M.D. - Director of the Yale Cancer Center,
- Jimmie C. Holland, M.D. - from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and,
- Deborah Schrag, M.D., M.P.H. - from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute
There is a ticketed luncheon following, but the discussion and question and answer sessions are completely free to the public. They only ask that you register online, since space is limited.
For details, visit the Lung Cancer Research Foundation website.
If you get a chance to attend this wonderful event, let me know about anything you feel would benefit others living with lung cancer and their families.
Dr. Holland is amazing. I just read her book the Human Side of Cancer. I’m so excited to hear her speak!
My Dad smoked for 20 years and he quit 10 years ago but he has a horrible deep cough all the time. I’m interested to learn any early lung cancer screenings that my Dad should be doing. I’m sure he won’t want to hear it, but I can at least try. Thanks for letting me know about this great event!
this is really awesome….i am 27 and was diagnosed with lung cancer and i have never smoked a day in my life. i am eager to hear what these doctors have to say..
Can’t wait to go. These are top people. Can’t wait to hear Jimmie Holland and Deb Schrag.
Laura
i’ve never heard of any lung cancer organizations and i’m really excited to find out about this one. thank you!
Unfortunately, I live too far away to attend on short notice but Dad was just diagnosed with IV Lung Cancer. Any plans to have the sessions recorded or videotapted for people who can’t attend?
I went. It was very nicely done. Some take-home messages: don’t use PSAs that scare people to get them to stop smoking. They don’t work. Be watchful of the number of scans your doctor recommends for monitoring after treatment. Frequent scans don’t necessarily pick up useful info. and too much radiation isn’t good either. If your doctor proposes a new treatment you never heard of, ask about the evidence that it works and has been tested.