Medical Discussions
Living Well offers medical updates and special discussions online to support you during your cancer journey, from initial diagnosis through treatment and into early survivorship.
All discussions will be presented virtually via Microsoft Teams. Registration is available at livingwell.nm.org
You can watch recordings of previous medical discussions on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/livingwellcrc.
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Virtual: Monday, June 30, 6:00–7:15pm
Presented by Christopher George, MD, Medical Director, Medical Oncology, Northwestern Medicine
Cancer treatment can require your full attention and energy for months or even years. After treatment, you may feel emotionally and physically drained; you may even feel disoriented as you try to adjust to life after treatment. Join Dr. George as he talks about what to expect as a cancer survivor and how to work with your care team as you recover from treatment.
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Virtual: Monday, July 28, 6:00–7:00pm
Presented by Jenny Mitchell, Director, Network Research Operations
This presentation will give an overview of the types of clinical trials available at Northwestern Medicine and a review of how patients participate in these clinical studies.
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Virtual: Monday, August 18, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Presented by Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Alice Gabrielle Twight Professor, Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Radiation Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, School of Communication, Northwestern University Director, Northwestern University Swallowing Cross-Systems Collaborative Laboratory
This session will address the various types of swallowing challenges faced by patients surviving side effects of head and neck cancer treatment. Dr. Martin-Harris will explain new approaches to rehabilitation and outline opportunities to participate in swallowing therapy clinical trials. The session will include inspiring stories and innovative advancements in treatment for swallowing, and highlight the impact of community support and scientific progress on survivorship.
