Breast Cancer C NFERENCE Women’s Health & Friday, October 2, 2015

A FREE
Women’s Health &
COMMUNITY EVENT
Breast Cancer
18th
Annual
for patients, survivors, healthcare
providers, family members, and
anyone interested in
women’s health.
C NFERENCE
Expanding the Horizons of Breast & Women’s Health
Friday, October 2, 2015
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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont
www.VermontCancer.org
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Women’s Health &
Breast Cancer
18th
Annual
C NFERENCE
A Message from Event Co-chairs
Patti O’Brien, MD and Allyson Bolduc, MD
W
elcome to the Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Conference, now in its 18th year! This
year’s conference will include topics for women with any type of cancer and will address the
broad health and wellness needs of women, including breast cancer survivors.
Everyone should have access to good information about cancer prevention, detection, treatment,
and survivorship. Women with a new diagnosis of cancer need support, resources, treatment options,
and the opportunity to meet others who have already gone through what they are dealing with.
Women who have been treated for cancer need focused information on survivorship, surveillance,
wellness, and screening. This conference offers information for everyone who hopes to make informed
choices about their wellness and health care.
We have teamed up as co-chairs this year to make primary care a priority at this year’s conference.
There are over 12 million cancer survivors in the U.S. and 38,000 survivors living in Vermont today. The
unique needs of people who have been treated for cancer will be an important part of our educational
offerings for providers and the public, with a whole day of sessions for providers at all levels.You don’t
need to have cancer to feel welcome at this event. You can be a family member or spouse who wants
to learn more about how to support your loved one—and get some support for yourself. You can be a
friend or neighbor that would like to learn how to help a friend or co-worker. You may be interested
in genetic testing and would like to learn more about risk factors and who should be tested. You may
simply want to better understand prevention and screening so you can take care of yourself.
This is the largest women’s health and breast cancer conference in the northeast, and we couldn’t
do this without your interest and support. We thank our many community partners who join us each
day in our mission to mitigate the effects of cancer here in our community and beyond, particularly,
Susan G. Komen of Vermont and New Hampshire for their support and continued commitment to
having a local impact on breast cancer survivorship.
Sincerely,
Patti O’Brien, MD
Allyson Bolduc, MD
ABOUT THE CO-CHAIRS:
Patti O’Brien, MD is a member of the UVM Cancer Center and an Assistant Professor in the UVM
College of Medicine’s Hematology/Oncology Division. She is a co-founder of the Women’s Health
and Breast Cancer Conference, and has served for 18 years as chair or co-chair of the conference.
Allyson Bolduc, MD is a retired member of the UVM Department of Family Medicine and has
remained active in the medical community. She is the former President of the Vermont Academy of
Family Physicians (VTAFP) and served as a delegate to the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The University of Vermont (UVM) Cancer Center
is a comprehensive clinical and research cancer center committed
to innovative cancer research, life-saving prevention and treatment
programs, public education, and scientific collaboration. Through
the collaborations of researchers, physicians, and caregivers,
the UVM Cancer Center brings advanced treatment options to patients in our region, including
hundreds of clinical trials aimed at advancing the standard of care and improving overall quality of life
for cancer patients. To learn more about research, education, prevention, and patient care at the UVM
Cancer Center, visit www.VermontCancer.org.
Why Your Support Matters
Admission to this conference is free thanks to support from the VT-NH Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
for the Cure, the UVM Cancer Center, the UVM College of Medicine, the UVM Medical Center,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, and Seventh Generation. However, ongoing cancer research,
patient education and prevention services, and community outreach efforts are not possible without
your support. Please consider making an $18 donation when you register online to celebrate our 18th
annual conference. Your support makes all the difference!
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Registration is Free!
Register Online at www.VermontCancer.org. Pre-registration
ends at 8:00 am on Monday, September 28th!
If you are unable to register online or need assistance,
please call (802) 656-2292.
Attendees may still register for free on-site, but some sessions may be unavailable
due to full attendance. Be sure to register early to get the sessions you want most!
Lunch Registration
GRAB AND GO LUNCHES ($10) will be available in the Exhibit Hall starting at
11:30 AM. You will have your choice of wraps, sides, and a beverage.
PLATED LUNCHES ($20) will be served in the Emerald Ballroom and the keynote
presentation will take place during lunch.
A Message
from Becky Burke
President, Susan G. Komen for the
Cure Vermont-New Hampshire
Welcome to the University of Vermont Cancer Center’s
18th Annual Women’s Health and Breast Cancer
Conference. As the largest source of non-profit funding of
breast cancer programs in Vermont and New Hampshire,
Susan G. Komen is proud to support this educational
resource essential to all individuals in our region interested
in learning about breast health.
VT-NH Komen and the UVM Cancer Center both
recognize the importance education in the prevention,
detection, treatment and survivorship of breast cancer. As
a result, we have funded the Women’s Health and Breast
Cancer Conference each year since the first event was held
in 1998. We have witnessed the conference grow over time
to near record attendance last year. This year, over 800
physicians, breast cancer survivors, caregivers and researchers
will be present…all working together to improve the lives so
many women and families touched by breast cancer.
In 2015, VT-NH Komen granted a total of $300,000
to ten local breast health programs. Our support is
made possible through various fundraising events held
throughout the year, beginning with the annual Romp to
Stomp Snowshoe at Stratton Mountain, VT. In May, the
4th annual Komen New Hampshire Race for the Cure
was held in Portsmouth, NH. Now in our 23rd year, the
Komen Vermont Race for the Cure takes place on July 18th
in Manchester, VT. Our two 10-mile pleasure horseback
rides are scheduled for August 29th in Pembroke, NH and
October 12th in Woodstock, Vermont. We hope you’ll join
us at one or all events, knowing that your support will serve
to improve the quality of life for our Vermont and New
Hampshire neighbors.
We would like to express our gratitude to the UVM
Cancer Center and to conference co-chairs Drs. Allyson
Bolduc and Patti O’Brien for bringing together such a
wonderful and diverse program full of opportunities to
provide health care professionals, breast cancer survivors,
and their family and friends, with the most up-to-date and
accurate information regarding breast health.
As we look toward the future, our shared vision with
the UVM Cancer Center and the countless people who
make this event a success each year is to provide educational
opportunities to the region in an effort to end this disease,
so we can ensure that one day we can live knowing that
breast cancer no longer threatens the lives of our mothers
and daughters, friends and neighbors.
We are proud to be a part of your day and are sure you
will find it an enriching and inspiring experience!
Agenda at a Glance
Schedule subject to change. Please visit
www.VermontCancer.org for updates and
bios of our speakers and panelists.
UVM Cancer Center Member
POSTER SESSION ❭❭ 8:00-9:00 AM
Our annual scientific poster session will be held in
the Exhibits Hall. Presenters from the University of
Vermont Cancer Center and allied institutions will
showcase the latest in cancer research. Grab a cup of
coffee and meet poster presenters to start your day!
SESSION ONE ❭❭ 9:00-9:50 AM
“I Wish She Had Told Me…”: Perspectives on
Sexuality and Intimacy After a Breast Cancer
Diagnosis P N SW
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Patti Johnson, RN, OCN, CBCN and Mary Nolan, RN, OCN
A diagnosis of Breast Cancer has a tremendous
impact on all aspects of a person’s life. Sexuality and
intimate relationships can be adversely affected by the
diagnosis and ensuing treatment. This tender topic is
often avoided by medical staff, the patient, and the
partner. This presentation offers insight into partner
perspectives on intimacy and communication after
a breast cancer diagnosis, and suggestions on how to
open communication and reclaim intimacy.
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Predictors of Recurrence After a DCIS Diagnosis
N RT
Brian Sprague, PhD
This session will discuss the basic biology of DCIS
(ductal carcinoma in situ, the most common type
of non-invasive breast cancer) and the magnitude of
this diagnosis as a public health problem; the typical
disease-free survival rates for DCIS, including the
average time from diagnosis to an invasive breast
cancer diagnosis; and predictors of disease-free survival,
including factors related to the patient, her treatments,
and the characteristics of the DCIS diagnosis.
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Colorectal Cancer: Are You or a Loved One at Risk? RT
Eric Ganguly, MD
For both men and women, colorectal cancer is one of
the most common forms of cancer. This session will
provide you with an overview of the subject, ways
to reduce your risk, and screening choices that are
available to you.
4 Mammography in 3-D: Coming Soon to a Breast
Center Near You P N RT
Rebecca Zuurbier, MD
This talk will describe the evolving role of 3-D
Tomosynthesis in breast cancer detection and
diagnosis. The technology and technique will be
described and the current research will be reviewed.
Practical implications for the patient, radiologist and
referring provider will be considered.
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Palliative Care: Not Just Hospice!
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N PT SW
Janet Ely, MSN, FNP, AOCNP, AHPCN and Mary Giancola, MSW, LICSW
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people
with serious illness. It focuses on improving quality of
life by providing patients with relief from symptoms,
pain and stress of disease. Care is provided by a
team of providers, nurses, social workers and other
specialties to wholly support and care for the patient
and family. Integrating palliative care into cancer care
is appropriate for any cancer diagnosis and provides an
extra layer of support from the time of initial diagnosis,
through active treatment and, when needed, helps
patients and families transition to end of life care.
Environmental Endocrine Disruptors and Their Impact
on Weight, Metabolism, and Cancer P N PT SW
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Frances Carr, PhD , Karen Glass, PhD and Janet Gray, PhD
In addition to altering risk for several cancers,
including thyroid as well as breast cancers, common
environmental toxins known as endocrine disruptors,
have also been linked to the increased rate of obesity
over the past several decades. This session will briefly
explore how some of the environmental factors and
estrogen-like chemicals (BPA) might affect metabolic
function, weight regulation, and cancer incidence.
Recipe for Breast Health: Understanding How
Diet and Weight Affect Prevention, Survivorship, and
Caregiving N
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Chef Curtiss Hemm
Increasingly studies suggest that a healthy diet may
help minimize the lifetime risk of breast cancer. This
session will address current and trending thinking
about the relationship between breast cancer, personal
nourishment, the modern diet, contemporary food
systems, and discuss how to sustainably transform
one’s current practices. This session will encourage
better breast health and overall wellness for prevention,
survivorship and caregiving.
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Cancer: Surviving and Thriving
N PT SW
Robin Edelman, MS, RD, CDE and Pam Farnham, RN
Using topics addressed in the Stanford program
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving, this session will
provide you with an overview and discussion of such
topics as pain management, exercise, and emotional
uncertainty. Participants will leave with a level of
education and empowerment that can help them take
steps toward successful behavior change.
9 I Helped Find a Cure: How Clinical Trials Change
Lives P N PT RT SW
Clinical trials are one of the most essential tools in
finding new breakthroughs for cancer treatment. This
panel will answer your questions about clinical trials
and let you know how you can help find a cure.
Provider Sessions
While many of the sessions in our agenda offer specialty credit for providers, some are targeted
specifically toward those with advanced knowledge of the topics discussed. These provideroriented sessions are highlighted in green on the agenda.
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PROVIDER TRACK: Lung Cancer Screening
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N PT SW
George Gentchos, MD
This presentation will focus on the current and
controversial issues regarding lung cancer screening
with low dose CT scan. This will include review
of data from the National Lung Cancer Screening
trial, lung cancer statistics focusing on lung cancer
in Vermont, lung cancer in women, and issues
particular to lung cancer screening including concern
for radiation risk, false positive exams, economic
impact and the evolving insurance coverage for
this examination. This session will also include
information about the lung cancer screening process
at UVM and its incorporation into a comprehensive
lung cancer program. This session is specifically
geared toward primary care providers and other
health care professionals.
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C offee Chats
Bring your coffee and enjoy a casual, small-group
session in the Emerald III ballroom. The full description
of coffee chats available can be found on the web at
www.VermontCancer.org.
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L ook Good…Feel Better
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this is a
double-length session that will provide makeovers to
current cancer patients, inspiring hope and confidence.
FOR CURRENT CANCER PATIENTS ONLY. This is
a double-length session that runs from 9:00-10:50 am.
Educational Credit
The University of Vermont College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
The University of Vermont College of Medicine
designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.
This program has been reviewed and is
acceptable for up to 5.5 Nursing Contact Hours.
The University of Vermont – Continuing Medical Education is an
Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast
Multistate Division, an accredited Approver by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Determination of Pharmacotherapeutic
credit is pending. Credit is pending for the following providers: Social Work CEU, ASRT and
Physical Therapy.
Physician credit (up to 5.5 credits)–$40
All other health care provider credit (up to
5.5 credits)–$20
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Physician CME
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Nursing Contact Hours
Physical Therapist CE Credit
PT RT Radiologic Technologist CE Credit
SW Social Worker CEU UVM
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Agenda at a Glance
SESSION TWO ❭❭ 10:00-10:50 AM
Do You Have a Burning Question?
Genetic Counseling and Testing for Inherited
Cancer Risk P N RT SW
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Wendy McKinnon, MS, CGC
This session will review the features of inherited
cancers that impact women (breast, ovarian and
endometrial) and explain who might be a candidate for
referral for cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling
and possibly genetic testing. This talk will review what
happens during a genetic counseling session, as well as
review the risks, benefits and limitations of undergoing
genetic testing for cancer risk.
2 Women’s Health and the Environment:
Opportunities to Enhance Well-Being
Christine Vatovec, PhD
The natural and built environments where we live,
work, and play can both promote and deter our
health. This session will provide a broad overview
of the range of environmental factors that influence
human health, and will focus specifically on
opportunities for promoting well-being through
healthy environments.
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Exploring Supports for the Caregivers
N SW
Kathy McBeth, MA
What are the plights that caregivers face when
taking care of somebody who is suffering through
cancer? This session will discuss some of the tough
conversations and difficult choices that caregivers and
patients face, as well as some ways to find guidance
through those tough times.
Therapeutic Targeting of Anti-Estrogen-Resistant
ER+ Breast Cancer P N PT RT
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Todd Miller, PhD
Patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast
cancer are typically treated with anti-estrogen therapy
for 5-10 years after surgical removal of a primary tumor.
However, one third of these patients develop antiestrogen-resistant advanced/metastatic breast cancer
that is rarely cured with existing therapies. Knowledge
gained from breast cancer cells and animal models is
being actively translated into early-phase clinical trials
to develop more effective strategies to prevent cancer
recurrence and manage metastatic disease.
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Ovarian Cancer Screening
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N PT RT
Elise Everett, MD
The recommendations for ovarian cancer screening
can vary depending on your risk factors and
medical history. This session will provide a better
understanding of the data behind these and help you
make choices that are right for you.
Individuals who register early will have a chance to ask a burning question during their online
registration. Questions will be answered by experts from the UVM Cancer Center and will be put
on display at the front of the Exhibits Hall. Make sure to register early if you want a chance to ask
your question!
6 What’s Density Got to Do With It? Breast
Density and How it Affects Screening for You and
Your Patients P N RT
Sally Herschorn, MD
Having dense breasts is the number one reason
cancers are missed on mammograms. Up to 50%
of women have dense breasts. Breast density is also
a risk factor for breast cancer. If you have dense
breasts you belong to a very big club. This talk will
explain what breast density means for the patient
and her provider and the options available to
improve screening.
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Integrative Care for Cancer Patients
Amy Littlefield , ND, LAc, FABNO
This session will help patients navigate the
field of integrative medicine. Topics will
include the clinical value of supportive cancer
care, symptom management, rehabilitation,
survivorship, and more.
Patient Navigation and Resources for the
Cancer Patient P N PT RT SW
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Susan Bouffard, RN
Patient navigation is becoming more and more
common and will soon be an essential part of
cancer care. This session is targeted toward those
who are interested in the navigation process and
who want to know how navigation can help
patients facing a cancer diagnosis.
9 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cancer:
A Shot at Prevention P N SW
Maura Barry, MD
Studies have pinpointed a strong link between
HPV and certain types of cancer. This session will
describe that link in detail and provide you with
information that you need to know about how
preventing HPV can also help decrease your
cancer risk.
10 PROVIDER TRACK: A Continuum of Care for
Cancer Survivors P N PT SW
Patti O’Brien, MD
There are nearly 40,000 cancer survivors in Vermont
alone, and that number will increase in coming
years. Survivors have unique medical needs including
addressing side effects from treatment, ongoing
screening and surveillance, genetic testing/counseling
needs, psycho-social needs—to name a few. In
addition, the needs of newly diagnosed women may
be very different than those of women treated many
years ago. In the context of Survivor Care Plans, we
will discuss coordinated care that addresses specific
survivor needs as they transition out of specialty care,
and as they progress through survivorship with their
primary care provider. National Comprehensive
Cancer Network Guidelines will be reviewed. This
session is specifically geared toward primary care
providers and other health care professionals.
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SESSION THREE ❭❭ 11:00-11:50 AM
1 Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer: Patient
Perspectives N RT SW
Wendy McKinnon, MS
This panel discussion includes several individuals who
have undergone genetic counseling and testing and have
been found to carry an alteration in a gene associated
increased cancer risk. There will be a variety of results and
a range of perspectives on the testing process. Anyone
interested in learning more about the implications of
genetic testing for cancer risk is encouraged to attend.
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JOIN US FOR A COFFEE CHAT
Coffee chats will be held in sessions 1 and 5 in the Emerald III Ballroom.
These sessions are more casual and smaller in size, giving you the chance
to have a cup of coffee and a discussion with the presenter and others
attending the chat. More details about the individual coffee chats can be
found online at www.VermontCancer.org.
Coffee for the 18th Annual Breast Cancer Conference is generously donated by the
Burlington Starbucks stores.
Y oga for Living with Cancer
Susan Marx
This gentle yoga class begins with warm-up movements
and breath awareness to prepare for yoga postures. The
heart of the class is a sequence of postures that stretch,
strengthen, and balance the body. The class ends
with deep relaxation and calming breath work. This
session will help you wherever you are, whatever your
treatment stage or yoga experience. Please bring your
own yoga mat or towel to this session.
Philanthropy and Cancer: A Necessary Match
Manon O’Connor
Reduced federal funding for research has made
philanthropy not only relevant, but critical. More
than ever, private funding is playing a significant role
in the support and success of cancer research. This
presentation and discussion will highlight the impact
that donor funds, from small events to major donors,
have on advancing cancer research and improving
care. In addition we will explore strategies and novel
approaches to gaining private support for valuable
research and patient/caregiver needs.
Lunch Sessions ❯ 12:00–1:00 pm
Lunch options are by reservation only.
Plated Lunch and Keynote Presentation:
A Look at Precision Medicine and Diagnostics in Cancer Care
Healing Through Play: Strategies to Care for
Self and Family N SW
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Keynote guest Debra Leonard, MD, PhD, Chair of the UVM Department of Pathology and Laboratory
Medicine, and international expert in the areas of pathology for genetics, cancer and infectious diseases, will
share an overview of the fairly new field of precision, or personalized, medicine and how it is already changing
the landscape of cancer care. The purchase of a plated lunch is required to attend the keynote presentation.
Ali Waltien, CCLS and Julia Wick, MS, LCMHC
In this experiential session, a licensed clinical
mental health counselor and a certified child life
specialist acknowledge that cancer impacts all
members of the family. Using therapeutic play
techniques, they will work with adult participants
to give them tools to address the many emotions of
cancer both to support themselves and all members
of the family.
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Other Lunch Sessions:
Grab and go lunches may be picked up in the Exhibit Hall beginning at 11:30. You may bring your grab and
go lunch to any of the sessions listed below. The purchase of a lunch is not required to attend these sessions.
Film Presentation: Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
Art as Healing
View a preview of the new Ken Burns’ documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies. Provided by
Vermont PBS, this moving selection of clips from the six-hour documentary discusses the history and
future of cancer research and care as well as presents several touching personal stories.
Lynne Balman, EdD and Carolyn Subin, PhD
Express yourself with watercolors. Tap into
your creative side—maybe one you never knew
you had—to enhance your healing and joy. No
experience or artistic skills necessary. Let Carolyn
bring out the artiste in you! Lynne Balman will lead
into this activity with a description of Survivorship
NOW (Network on Wellness) now offering
over 55 free classes monthly for adult survivors
of all cancer. Carolyn Subin is an instructor for
Survivorship NOW.
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Ovarian Cancer Treatments
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Compression Products in the Home Program
PROVIDER TRACK: Medicinal Marijuana: A Perspective for Providers
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N PT RT
Spirituality as a Cornerstone of Coping
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Radiology-Pathology Correlation of Selected Breast Imaging
Medicinal Marijuana and You
8 What to Expect When You Get Called Back From
Your Routine Screening Mammogram N RT SW
Elise Hotaling, MD
Approximately 10% of patients undergoing a
screening mammogram are called back to further
evaluate a finding seen on the initial images. Such
findings may include calcifications, densities, and
masses, any one of which may be a sign of benign
or malignant disease. This presentation discusses
the tools breast imagers use to complete this
additional evaluation and what you can expect as
a result.
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Robert Oppenheimer, MD
This session will present cases reviewing mammography, ultrasound, and MRI findings leading to eventual
biopsy and histologic confirmation of both benign and malignant breast lesions. A discussion of work-up
algorithms will also be presented. This session is geared toward radiologic technologists and providers.
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Bridget Conry, BA and Shayne Lynn, BA
Champlain Valley Dispensary and Southern Vermont Wellness
This panel will give an overview of the Vermont State
Medical Marijuana for Symptom Relief Program
including: how to register as a patient, home
cultivation versus dispensary options and the products
and services available at dispensaries.
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Bridget Conry, BA and Shayne Lynn, BA , Champlain Valley Dispensary and Southern Vermont Wellness
This panel will discuss the role of the provider in the patient registration process with the Vermont State
Medical Marijuana for Symptom Relief Program. It will also detail the patient experience at the dispensary
with an overview of the initial consultation and the products available. This session is specifically geared
toward primary care providers and other health care professionals.
Elise Everett, MD
This session will discuss the treatments used
for ovarian cancer at various stages, side effect
management, and research for new therapies.
Attendees will leave this session with a better
understanding of the role of surgery, chemotherapy,
and new biological agents in the treatment of
ovarian cancer.
Rebecca Brooks, Patricia Fontaine, MACP, and Roz Grossman, MA
For many of us, a deep relationship with spirituality
keeps us company during the healing journey with
cancer. This panel of survivors, each with a different
spiritual connection, offers reflections on what this
relationship means to them. We welcome your
questions and will leave plenty of time to reflect as a
group on your own journeys.
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Kathy Weatherly, OTR, CLT-LANA
This session will explain the similarities and differences of compression garments for lymphedema
management in this presentation. Lymphedema patients will improve their understanding of learn to
identify the key factors of different types of compression garments. Therapists will learn how to identify
which type of compression garment is appropriate for their clients.
9 Cancer Survivior Care Plans : Avoid These Awkward
Breaks P N PT SW
Penelope Gibson, PA
A survivor care plan is essential to making sure
your journey following treatment is a healthy and
satisfying one. This session will describe and discuss
the use of cancer survivor transition plans to help
patients and health care providers work together to
deliver the best care.
10 PROVIDER TRACK: A Provider’s Perspective on
Integrative Medicine P N PT SW
Andrea Fossati, MD
Integrative medicine can provide patients and
health care providers alike with more options
when it comes to both treatment and survivorship.
This session will explore the realm of integrative
care and how providers can safely incorporate it
with traditional treatments in order to provide the
best possible experience for their patients. This
session is specifically geared toward primary care
providers and other health care professionals.
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Culinary Demonstration
Chef Curtiss Hemm
Join Chef Curtiss Hemm from Pink Ribbon Cooking
for a culinary demonstration outside G’s Restaurant. This
demo will give you a chance to learn some nutritional
recipes and techniques that you can apply to create fast,
healthy, and delicious meals anywhere and anytime.
SESSION FOUR ❭❭ 1:15-2:05 PM
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Chemobrain
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Owen Drudge, PhD, Julie Dumas, PhD , Moira Mulligan, MS, and
Patricia O’Brien, MD
Women frequently comment that their memory
declines during and after therapy for breast cancer.
A panel of experts, including a neuropsychologist,
speech-language pathologist, psychologist, and a
breast cancer survivor, discuss the science behind
cognitive change and research efforts to increase our
understanding of this condition.
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Writing for Healing
Patricia Fontaine, MACP
The natural ability of the body to heal can be enhanced
by artistic expression, and writing is a form of art
accessible to all of us. Using simple writing techniques,
participants will leave with some concrete tools and
resources to begin their own writing practice.
Travel Scholarships
Thanks to our support from Susan G. Komen
for the Cure Vermont-New Hampshire we
have a limited number of travel scholarships
available. To learn more please contact
Charles Brooks at (802) 656-2176 or
[email protected].
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Agenda at a Glance
3 Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer:
An Open Discussion
David Cranmer, Moderator
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer, the
state cancer coalition which brings together cancer
survivors, advocates, services and programs from
across the state around a common mission, hosts
this annual forum. Patients, providers and advocates
can join together to learn about women’s cancer in
Vermont and discuss ways to collaborate with one
voice to reduce the burden of cancer. Included in the
discussion will be prevention and detection as well as
quality of life initiatives. Come join the conversation
and learn how you can be involved.
Phthalates are Everywhere—But Do They Cause
Breast Cancer? P N SW
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Thomas Ahern, PhD
Phthalate compounds have made their way into
an alarming array of consumer products including
food containers, children’s toys, cosmetics, and
pharmaceuticals. Phthalates are suspected to disrupt
hormonal pathways in our bodies, and have the
potential to cause cancer. Dr. Thomas Ahern will
discuss the pervasiveness of these compounds in our
daily environment, summarize current evidence for
an effect of phthalates on breast cancer, and introduce
his ongoing study on the subject, funded by Susan G.
Komen for the Cure.
Where Should You Look on the Internet for
Cancer Information? N SW
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Alan Lampson, MA, MLS
The modern health care system requires patients to
be actively engaged in their health care. Patients need
to be informed consumers in order to participate
in decision making. The Internet has a wealth of
resources available for patients and their family
members who know where to look. In this class
participants will be introduced to the best sites on the
Internet for cancer information. They will also learn
about how to identify reliable sites and learn about
Internet resources for alternative therapies.
Mindfulness Tools: An Introduction to Practices and
Scientific Evidence N SW
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Roz Grossman, MA and Yujing Sun, PhD
Research has shown that meditation and other
mindfulness practices can benefit cancer recovery.
This session will introduce mindfulness tools known
to ease stress and anxiety and encourage calmness
and well-being for cancer survivors and caregivers.
Recently published scientific studies on mindfulness
meditation in the areas of neuroscience, biology
and immunology, including clinical outcomes
and potential mechanisms will be presented and
discussed as well as resources for further mindfulness
exploration. Both presenters have been trained in
teaching the world-renowned Jon Kabat-Zinn,
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
program offered to cancer patients at the University
of Vermont Cancer Center.
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The Benefits of Weight Loss in Cancer
P
N RT SW
Kim Dittus, MD, PhD
Weight gain is common in breast cancer
patients after diagnosis and during treatment.
Unfortunately, survivors who are overweight may
be more likely than trimmer survivors to have their
cancer recur. This workshop reviews why weight
is likely to change during treatment and details
activities you can do that have consistently been
shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer, improve
odds of survival if diagnosed, and help prevent
other illnesses.
Pilates Anywhere: Core Strength and Stability
Exercises for Home, Work, and Travel
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Janet Franz
Pilates exercises create strong, stable “core” muscles
in the abdomen, lower back and derrière. This
helps you move easier, avoid back and hip pain,
improve your posture, and enjoy a flatter tummy
and tighter bottom. In this session you will
learn how to do Pilates exercises on your own,
anytime, anywhere. Each exercise is executed with
coordinated breathing, control, and fluidity to
create kinesthetic awareness. Practice these moves
with or without equipment at your desk, on the
floor, standing up, or sitting in a chair.
The Role of Nutrition and Supplements in
Cancer Treatment P N PT RT SW
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Andrea Fossati, MD
This session will provide helpful hints for
the management of common side effects of
chemotherapy, including taste changes, nausea, and
constipation. Patients and health care providers will
find strategies for optimal tolerance of treatment and
preservation of quality of life. Additionally, focus will
be placed on the maintenance of one’s nutritional
status to ensure treatment can be continued
uninterrupted and aid in healing.
10 PROVIDER TRACK: Talking to Your Patients about
the Sun, Skin, and Cancer P N
Anita Licata, MD
This session will review skin cancer with a
focus on diagnosis and treatment, highlighting
current or new information. We will also discuss
common questions your patients might ask
regarding sun exposure, tanning, vitamin D and
sunscreens. This session is specifically geared
toward primary care providers and other
health care professionals.
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Culinary Demonstration
Leah Pryor
Join Leah Pryor from the University of Vermont
Medical Center for a culinary demonstration
outside G’s Restaurant. This demo will give you
a chance to learn some nutritional recipes and
techniques that you can apply to create fast,
healthy, and delicious meals anywhere and anytime.
SNACK BREAK 2:00-2:15 pm (Exhibit Hall & Level 2)
Enjoy some ice cream and yogurt, check out our scientific posters, and visit with exhibitors!
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Look Good…Feel Better
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society,
this is a double-length session that will provide
makeovers to current cancer patients, giving them
more hope and confidence. FOR CURRENT
CANCER PATIENTS ONLY. This is a doublelength session that runs from 1:15-3:05 PM.
SESSION FIVE ❭❭ 2:15-3:05 PM
1 Everyday Chemical Exposures and Breast Cancer:
Why Are We Concerned? What Can We Do? N
Janet Gray, PhD
Many common products we use in our everyday
life contain chemicals, including endocrine
disrupting compounds, which have been linked
to increased risk for developing breast cancer (and
many other diseases). We will look at some of
the scientific evidence that raises concerns about
these chemicals, and then talk about ways that
we as individuals can decrease exposures. We will
also talk briefly about pending federal policy and
market-based initiatives that, if implemented,
would make our homes and environment safer.
2 Vermont-New Hampshire Susan G. Komen
Grant Workshop
Terry Farkas
This session will discuss the various breast cancer
programs currently being funded by the Vermont/
New Hampshire affiliate of Susan G. Komen and
the unique nature of Komen Community Grants.
Additionally, it will offer a presentation on how
your breast health program can become involved in
the granting process.
3 A Multidisciplinary Approach to Breast Cancer
Diagnosis and Treatment P N PT RT SW
Maureen Harmon, MD, Deborah Rubin, MD, Mary Stanley, MD ,
Erin Tsai, MD, and Paul Unger, MD
Current breast cancer care involves the
coordination of multiple medical disciplines:
surgery, pathology, radiology, and specialists in
chemotherapy and radiation treatment. In this
session you will sit in on a reenactment of a weekly
breast cancer case conference where specialists
review clinical, radiologic, and pathologic findings
of patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer
and discuss the best approaches to treatment.
4 Paddle Your Way to Recovery with
Dragonheart Vermont
Penni Cross
This session is geared to those who desire to focus
on living, not on the disease. We are Dragonheart
Vermont. Together, breast cancer survivors have
taken on this challenging paddle sport while
learning the true meaning of teamwork. No age
limit or athletic experience is necessary. The
Dragonheart Vermont Sisters paddle together on
Lake Champlain all summer and race around the
world together. Come learn about a special sister/
brotherhood and about our trip to Florida where
we raced with breast cancer teams from all around
the world. We are paddling our way to wellness
and recovery. Loving every moment!
An Overview of Lower Extremity
Lymphedema N PT
5
Elain Perry, PT, Patricia Selsky, PT, Maggi Shadroui, PT, and
Joan Shaplin, PT
This panel discussion will cover what lymphedema
is, who is at risk for it, basic treatment reviews, and
risk reduction. Tools used to treat lymphedema will
be discussed in detail.
6
Lung Cancer 101
Garth Garrison, MD
Lung cancer isn’t just a smoker’s disease, and it is one
of the most serious cancers for both men and women.
This session will discuss screening, prevention,
survivorship, and other important information,
including new screening guidelines and resources.
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P
Cancer, Fat, and Exercise: What’s the Connection?
N PT SW
Mary Chamberlin, MD
This session will review the data on studies
evaluating the connection between physical activity
and cancer, the effectiveness of interventions, and
the biology behind it all with a focus on lipogenesis
(the making of fat).
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P
What’s New in Breast Cancer Reconstruction?
N PT RT SW
Robert Nesbit, MD
In this session, we will focus on newer techniques
for reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.
Some of the techniques discussed may include
oncoplastic surgery after lumpectomy, nipple sparing
mastectomy, and new technologies that may improve
reconstructive outcomes.
Cardiovascular Health and Cancer: Why You Might
Feel Tired Climbing that Hill!
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Patti O’Brien, MD
Cancer itself and some of the treatments used to
help treat cancer can cause changes in your heart and
lungs that can make even everyday tasks difficult.
Understanding why you might feel short of breath
can help you problem solve and better respond to
these unexpected changes in our bodies. The human
body is amazing, but it can be frightening if you
feel like it is not working the way it used to and you
are not sure why. This will be a blend of personal
stories, physiology, and hopefully some humor to
help you realize you are not the only one that may
feel short of breath. Various tests that can be done to
help diagnose the problem will discussed. The goal is
to help you understand your symptoms so you can
better communicate your concerns with your health
care team.
PROVIDER TRACK: The Many Benefits of
Palliative Care as a Part of a Comprehensive Cancer
Team P N PT RT SW
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Jonna Goulding, MD
Palliative care is an essential piece of treatment
about which many providers need to know
more. This session will discuss palliative
treatments from a provider’s standpoint and
give a comprehensive discussion on how every
provider can benefit from knowing more about
this field. This session is specifically geared
toward primary care providers and other
health care professionals. Please note that this
session will run until 3:15 pm.
3
Coffee Chats
12
Culinary Demonstration
Abbey Duke
Join Abbey Duke from Sugar Snap for a culinary
demonstration outside G’s Restaurant. This demo
will give you a chance to learn some nutritional
recipes and techniques that you can apply to create
fast, healthy, and delicious meals anywhere and
anytime.
SESSION SIX ❭❭ 3:15-4:05 PM
1
What to Do If You Find a Lump
P
N RT SW
Ted James, MD
This session will describe what women and their
health care providers should do if they are faced with
a situation where they find a lump in their breast.
Information about signs of breast cancer, approaches
to making a diagnosis and treatment considerations
for a confirmed breast cancer will be discussed.
Participants will learn how to improve their ability
to navigate the health care system to optimize
quality and outcomes when dealing with a breastrelated problem.
2
Breast Lymphedema
N PT RT
Kristi Johnson, PT, CLT-LANA
This session will cover the myths and mysteries
of lymphedema specifically related to breast
edema. Learning objectives are to obtain a basic
understanding of: the lymphatic system, breast related
lymphedema, risks and precautions, as well as some
treatment options.
CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS
Healthy, delicious food doesn’t need to take hours to prepare. Join us outside of G’s Restaurant in sessions 3, 4, 5, and 6 for a culinary demo where
talented local chefs will showcase great recipes that are healthy as well
as delicious. Good nutrition is the first step to a lifestyle change that can
help you fight off cancer more effectively, and we hope that these culinary
demos will give you a place to start.
N PT RT
Glenn Goldman, MD
Vermont has one of the highest rates per capita of
skin cancer in the United States. This session will talk
about the importance of sun safety and how you can
help protect yourself from melanoma and other skin
cancers.
P
Bring your coffee and enjoy a casual, small-group
session in the Emerald III ballroom. The full
description of coffee chats available can be found on
the web at www.VermontCancer.org.
P
4 What You Need to Know about Melanoma and
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer PT RT
5
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What’s New in Radiation Oncology
Rick Lovett, MD
This session discusses the principles of radiation and
how tissue sparing is accomplished, the new advances
in radiation treatments, and how individualized
radiation treatments are designed.
Oncology Rehabilitation: Steps to Wellness
N PT RT SW
Kim Dittus, MD, PhD , Britta Nelson, Diane Stevens, PT
Steps to Wellness is a comprehensive Oncology Rehab
program for cancer survivors. The components of this
evidenced-based exercise program will be presented
by the team providing this service. It is also a research
program and current research findings including
implications for exercise recommendations will be
presented. Fitness, strength, balance, and mobility can
all be affected by cancer and cancer treatments. How
a structured exercise program can improve these areas
will be addressed. Individuals interested in joining
the program will find the overview helpful as well
as professionals wishing to expand their own cancer
survivorship knowledge in the area of exercise.
6 Is There Sex After Cancer? Reviving Your Sex Life
After Cancer P N SW
Gale Golden, LICSW, BCD
When an illness occurs, the accompanying treatments,
medications and surgeries may diminish desire for
sex and intimacy. Even in the best of relationships, an
open discussion about sex may be daunting and thus
avoided. This discussion will offer practical help on
starting the dialogue and reviving the comfort of an
intimate and sexual relationship. Help is on its way!
7 PROVIDER TRACK: The Use of Opiates During
Cancer Treatment P N SW
Mark Pasanen, MD
The use of opiates to treat cancer symptoms and
relieve pain can be extremely beneficial to patients,
but it also carries risks if misused. This session
will discuss the responsible prescribing of opiates,
including strategies to monitor for risks and
benefits. This session is specifically geared toward
primary care providers and other health care
professionals. Please note that this session will
run until 3:15 pm.
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Culinary Demonstration
Join local chefs for a culinary demonstration outside
G’s Restaurant. This demo will give you a chance to
learn some nutritional recipes and techniques that
you can apply to create fast, healthy, and delicious
meals anywhere and anytime.
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Exhibitors
The 18th Annual Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Conference will feature an
Exhibits Hall with more than 60 resources and activities. Some of the organizations
who will be featured in the Exhibits Hall include the following.
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (CVAA)
www.cvaa.org
Greater Burlington YMCA
www.gbymca.org
Teva Pharmaceuticals
www.tevapharm.com
American Red Cross Blood Services
www.redcrossblood.org
Christ Memorial Church
www.cmcvermont.org
Hicks Foundation
www.freepap.org
UVM Cancer Center
www.VermontCancer.org
Amgen
www.amgen.com
Cocktails Curing Cancer
www.cocktailscuringcancer.com
Hope on the Rise
www.hopeontherise.org
Be the Match Registry
www.marrow.org
Dartmouth College
www.dartmouth.edu
Kindred Connections
www.vcsn.net
• Frymoyer Community Health
Resource Center
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
www.bcbsvt.com
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org
Lesbian Health
Breast Cancer Fund
www.breastcancerfund.org
Dragonheart Vermont/Survivorship NOW
www.survivorshipnowVT.org
• Plastic, Reconstructive, and
Cosmetic Surgery
www.uvmhealth.org
Bright Pink Vermont
www.bebrightpink.org
Eleanor B. Daniels Fund
www.ebdfund.org
Cancer Patient Support
www.cpspvt.org
Genomic Health, Inc.
www.genomichealth.com
Casting for Recovery
www.castingforrecovery.org
Girls on the Run Vermont
www.girlsontherunvermont.org
Steps to Wellness (Oncology Rehabilitation
Program)
www.stepstowellnessvt.org
Central Vermont Medical Center
www.cvmc.org
Global Ventures, Inc.
www.globalventuresinc.com
Susan G. Komen for the Cure VT-NH Affiliate
www.komenvtnh.org
Norris Cottan Cancer Center
cancer.dartmouth.edu
Pink Ribbon Butterfly Project
Solaris
www.solarismed.com
UVM Medical Center Departments:
• Breast Imaging
Vermont Cancer Survivor Network
www.vcsn.net
Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer
(VTAAC)
www.vtaac.org
Vermont Reiki Association
www.vermontreikiassociation.org
We anticipate additional exhibitors. Please check www.VermontCancer.org for exhibitor updates. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Charles Brooks at (802) 656-2176
or [email protected]. Exhibitor Registration Deadline is September 11, 2015.
Hotel & Travel Information
This year’s conference will be held at the
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference
Center (870 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont 05403).
A limited number of rooms are
available at a reduced conference rate. To
receive this special rate, reservations
must be made before September 11th.
For more information about staying at
the Sheraton or to make a room reservation, call (802) 865-6600.
Directions to the Hotel
Take I-89 in Vermont to Exit 14W. The hotel is on Williston Road directly opposite
the Staples Plaza.
Travel to Burlington
Burlington is 230 miles northwest of
Boston, 300 miles north of New York City,
and 100 miles south of Montreal.
Interstate 89 intersects with I-93 from
Boston and is easily accessible from I-91
through Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Traveling from New York Northway
(I-87): Take Exit 20. Proceed on Route
149 to Fort Ann, then Route 4 East to Fair
Haven, Vermont, north on Route 22A
to Vergennes, then north on Route 7 to
Burlington. Take I-189 (spur) to I-89 North
to Exit 14W.
Inappropriate Behavior
The Women’s Health and Breast Cancer
Conference is a community event meant
to encourage togetherness and cooperation in the cancer community. Individuals
whose behavior runs counter to the goals
of the conference will be asked to leave.
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Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Although the Women’s Health and Breast
Cancer Conference is spatially accessible to people with disabilities, please
note that there are significant distances
between some of the sessions at the
event. We regret that we are unable to
provide individual assistance for traveling throughout the premises. You are
welcome, however, to be accompanied
by someone of your choosing. We ask
only that your assistant register for the
event as well.
Conference Disclaimer
The scientific views, statements, and
recommendations expressed, displayed,
or distributed during the University of
Vermont Cancer Center’s Women’s Health
and Breast Cancer Conference represent
those of the speakers and exhibitors, and
do not necessarily represent the views of
the University of Vermont Cancer Center,
the University of Vermont, or the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Refund Policy
The conference is free and open to the
public. However, there are fees involved
if you choose to order a lunch at the
conference or if you plan to request
specialty credit. Refunds for these fees
may be obtained if notice of cancellation
is received on or before September 25th.
We are sorry, but no refunds are possible
after this date.
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RELATED EVENTS
These events are not part of the Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Conference but may be of interest to attendees.
14th Annual Retreat for Stage IV Breast Cancer Survivors
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, VT
Join us for a wonderful opportunity to meet other Stage IV breast cancer survivors
and share experiences related to coping with metastatic disease. The retreat
begins at 11 am and continues into the evening. Participants share stories, learn
new coping techniques, have time to swim, exercise, and use the spa.
Residents of Vermont and New Hampshire will receive meals and
accommodations at the Sheraton provided through funding from the UVM Medical
Center Breast Care Center and Surgical Oncology Program and the UVM Cancer Center.
Registration for this conference is separate from registration for the
18th Annual Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Conference. The registration
deadline for this Thursday night event is August 31, 2015. Early registration is
encouraged, as hotel space is limited.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Rose Colletti, PhD at (802) 847-5714.
Women’s Health Screening
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Made possible by the Ladies First Program with the Vermont Department of Health and
the UVM Medical Center
Are you a woman 21 years of age or older who has been putting off a Gynecological
exam or Mammogram due to concerns about cost? The UVM Medical Center in
partnership with the Ladies First Program will be offering a morning of mammograms,
Pap tests and blood pressure and cholesterol checkups on October 3, 2015 at the
UVM Medical Center Breast Care Center. Registrants will be pre-enrolled in applicable
programs to ensure coverage of these important health screenings. Healthy snacks,
child care, and health resource and educational information will also be on-site.
Transportation will be provided if needed.
Registration for this event is separate from registration for the 18th
Annual Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Conference. This event is free to
qualifying women. Special registration is required. For more information, please
call Ladies First at 1-800-508-2222.
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