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June 2019
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Monday, June 3, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presented by Kate Wulkow, RD, LDN, CSO,
Northwestern Medicine/LivingWell
Cancer treatment can have many side effects,
including digestive issues. Spend an evening with our
expert to find out how food can help relieve certain
digestion issues. Topics will include how to manage
constipation, diarrhea, reflux and gut health, as well
as other means of diet for digestive health.
This presentation will be recorded for educational, marketing, and social media purposes.
Please call 630.262.1111 to register. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is located at 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL. Web: livingwellcrc.org. All programs and services are provided at no cost to cancer patients and their families. All programs and services are evidence based and medically mainstream.
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Monday, June 10, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presented by Sheri Minnick, MS, ERYT, LivingWell,
and Georgia Nicolaidis, PT, Northwestern Medicine
LivingWell Warrenville, 4525 Weaver Parkway,
Multipurpose Room, Suite 103
Have you been diagnosed with
prostate cancer or recently received
treatment? Learn and practice exercises
to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
before or after prostate surgery/
treatment, which can help reduce side effects.
This presentation will be recorded for educational, marketing, and social media purposes.
Please call 630.262.1111 to register. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is located at 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL. Web: livingwellcrc.org. All programs and services are provided at no cost to cancer patients and their families. All programs and services are evidence based and medically mainstream.
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Monday, June 24, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presented by Steve Laub, MS, DABR, Medical Physicist,
Northwestern Medicine
This presentation will cover the basics
of photon and proton therapy, as
well as the qualities that make them
different. The history and technology
of each therapy will also be discussed.
This presentation will be recorded for educational, marketing, and social media purposes.
Please call 630.262.1111 to register. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is located at 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL. Web: livingwellcrc.org. All programs and services are provided at no cost to cancer patients and their families. All programs and services are evidence based and medically mainstream.
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Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presented by Mark Speyer, MD, Palliative Medicine,
Northwestern Medicine
Join Dr. Speyer to explore the
differences between palliative care and
hospice care, options you could have,
and how to choose the best plan of care
for your cancer journey. Time will allow
for a brief question and answer session.
Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Please call 630.262.1111 to register. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is located at 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL. Web: livingwellcrc.org. All programs and services are provided at no cost to cancer patients and their families. All programs and services are evidence based and medically mainstream.
July 2019
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Thursday, July 11, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presented by Vinai Gondi, MD, Radiation Oncology
Consultants
Learn about the cutting edge of cancer
treatment, and what you need to
know about clinical trials. Dr. Gondi
has served as the national Principal
Investigator of several multi-institution
clinical trials and will discuss recent developments in
cancer therapeutics, including novel radiotherapy and
immunotherapy treatments. This presentation will
provide an overview of clinical trials, including how
clinical trials are developed, and things to consider
before participating in a clinical trial.
This presentation will be recorded for educational, marketing, and social media purposes.Please call 630.262.1111 to register. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is located at 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL. Web: livingwellcrc.org. All programs and services are provided at no cost to cancer patients and their families. All programs and services are evidence based and medically mainstream.
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Monday, July 15, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presented by Melanie Smerillo, MSN, RN, PHN, Takeda
Learn how blood cancers affect the
bone marrow, what common blood
tests measure, how to interpret the
results, and symptoms that are usually
displayed at each level in treatment
and remission. Appetizers will be served.
Please call 630.262.1111 to register. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is located at 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL. Web: livingwellcrc.org. All programs and services are provided at no cost to cancer patients and their families. All programs and services are evidence based and medically mainstream.
August 2019
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Thursday, August 15, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presented by Chintan Desai, MD, MS, FACC,
Northwestern Regional Medical Group
Managing heart health along with
cancer treatment can be challenging
for any patient. Please join us for an
educational presentation by Dr. Desai
to learn more about how to manage
side effects, and how to be proactive
about your care.
This presentation will be recorded for educational, marketing, and social media purposes.Please call 630.262.1111 to register. TTY for the hearing impaired 630.933.4833. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is located at 442 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, IL. Web: livingwellcrc.org. All programs and services are provided at no cost to cancer patients and their families. All programs and services are evidence based and medically mainstream.
