Southwest Melanoma Symposium: Science to Survivorship
Address:
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Prevention Building, 8th Floor
1155 Pressler Street
Houston, Texas
Contact:
education@melanoma.org Related Documents:
The Melanoma Research Foundation and University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center presented a free day of melanoma education dedicated to melanoma patients and the people who support them. Southwest Melanoma Symposium: Science to Survivorship Saturday, September 26, 2009 Drs. Patrick Hwu and Merrick Ross, along with their esteemed panel presented sessions on skin surveillance, lymphedema, clinical trials and recurrence. Free skin screening were offered to their guests. Schedule Breakfast and Registration began at 8:00 a.m. Morning Session -- Welcome - Dr. Hwu -- Melanoma Screening: Who, When and Is It Effective? - Dr. Hymes -- I Have Melanoma, Where do I go from here? - Dr. Ross -- The Dreaded Lymphedema: Who gets it and what do I do? - Dr. Cormier -- It's Back! - Dr. Hwu Lunch and Reception with the Doctors at 11:30 a.m. Afternoon Session -- When do I consider myself cured? - Dr. Gershenwald -- Mind as Medicine: Mind-Body approaches to Wellness - Dr. Duffy -- A View to the Future - Dr. Davies -- Why should I be a "guinea pig"? - Dr. Lee -- How to Deal with Ups and Downs - MDA Patients -- Closing Remarks - Dr. Ross Symposium ended at 3:30 p.m. followed by Skin Screenings
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Prevention Building
8th Floor
1155 Pressler Street
Houston, Texas
