Seven Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors Workshops will be hosted by the Cancer Support Community (CSC) through its Affiliate network across the country in November and December. All are free to attend and many will also be available on Facebook Live, both at the time of the events as well as after the workshops. Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients and caregivers will have the opportunity to hear renowned experts discuss NET diagnosis, treatment options, and managing side effects. The workshops will also address the psychosocial impact of NETs, along with how to foster constructive dialogue with your healthcare team.
Monday, November 5
5:30 pm Dinner (provided); 6:00-7:30 pm Workshop
Guest speakers:
Joseph S. Dillon, MD, University of Iowa Health Care
James Howe, MD, University of Iowa Health Care
This event will also be streamed live on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/GildasClubQC
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6:30-8:00 pm
Guest speaker:
Yi-Zarn Wang, MD, DDS, Baylor University Medical Center
This event will also be streamed live on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/CSCNT/
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Saturday, November 10 (NET Cancer Day)
12:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch; 1:00 – 2:00 pm Workshop
Guest speaker:
Xavier Keutgen, MD, The University of Chicago Medical Center
This event will also be streamed live on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/GildasClubCHI/
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Thursday, November 15
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Guest speaker:
Thorvardur Halfdanarson, MD, Mayo clinic
This event will also be streamed live on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/GildasClubTwinCities/
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Tuesday, November 27 (POSTPONED, NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED)
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Guest speaker:
Edward M. Wolin, MD, Mount Sinai Health System
This event will also be streamed live on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/GildasClubNYC/
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Saturday, December 1
10:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Guest speaker:
Daneng Li, MD, City of Hope
This event will also be streamed live on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/cancersupportRB/
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Thursday, December 13
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Guest speaker:
Giuseppe Esposito, MD, Georgetown University Hospital
6:30-8:00 pm
Guest speaker:
Yi-Zarn Wang, MD, DDS, Baylor University Medical Center, Sammons Cancer Center
This event will also be streamed live on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/CSCNT/
Click here to download the event flyer
If you missed the Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors workshop at CSC Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky on October 18, featuring NET expert Lowell Anthony, MD, you can see it via Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CancerSupportCincinnati/videos/249268982431040/.
The Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors are programs of the Cancer Support Community and its Affiliate network across the country.
These workshops are made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.
