Featuring Top Doctors and Experts in the Field of Oncology. This is a free event and is presented by Wellness House.
Saturday, June 22 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm | In-Person at Wellness House
You are invited to join top oncologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area to learn about breast cancer’s latest updates and treatment. This series is presented to anyone affected by cancer and provided at no cost.
Registration is made through an online registration portal called Mindbody. (scroll down to view Mindbody registration links)
If you do not have a Mindbody account you will be asked to create one. It’s easy and free. If you would like additional information about this event before signing up, please call 630.323.5150.
9:00 – 11:00 am
Updates in Breast Cancer Treatment and Research Panel
Updates in Radiation Oncology
Speaker Coming Soon
Updates in Surgical Oncology
Oana Andreea Raicu, MD, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
Updates in Medical Oncology
Nan Chen MD, UChicago Medicine
Audience Q&A and Discussion
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breast Cancer and Sexual Function
Amy Siston, Ph.D, CST, UChicago Medicine
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Break – Lunch Available
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Break Out Sessions (Choose One)
Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer
Elyse Weber, MS, Genetic Counselor, Endeavor Health
Reduce Your Risk of Recurrence
Dr. Michelle Smekens, ND, FABNO, LDN, Naturopathic
Cancer Support & Family Medicine
Updates in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Rekha Harting, MD, UChicago Medicine | AdventHealth
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Virtual breakout sessions will be offered the week following the full day event.
How Yoga Can Help with Breast Cancer
Tuesday, June 25
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Kara Lyons, OT, Yoga Instructor
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Healthy Eating for Breast Cancer
Wednesday, June 26
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Angela Dennison, RD, LDN, Nutrition Program Manager, Wellness House
