On Friday, August 2, 2013, Jersey Shore, in partnership with Meridian Cancer Care and the Light of Life Foundation, will present a free educational conference featuring Meridian Health specialists. The conference, taking place in Jersey Shore's Lance Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., will focus on vital topics for thyroid cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Surviving Thyroid Cancer will also include exhibits on genetics, speech therapy and radiology. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Additionally, complimentary valet parking will be provided at Jersey Shore's Brennan Entrance. To register for this event, please call 1-800-560-9990. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please call Megan Policastro at 732-776-4394.
Surviving Thyroid Cancer Program Agenda
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Welcome & Introductions, Donald Winters, R.Ph., MPA and Joan Hallman, BSN,
RN-BC, OCN
9:20 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Overview of Thyroid Cancer, Danielle Lann, M.D., Endocrinologist
9:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Thyroid Imaging, Pritinder Thind, M.D., Radiologist
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Surgery and Thyroid Cancer, Alexander Shifrin, M.D., Endocrine Surgeon
10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break and Exhibits
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Pathology of Thyroid Cancer, Theodore Matulewicz, M.D., Pathologist
10:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Expectations for First Post-Op Endocrine Appointment, Danielle Lann, M.D.
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Radioactive I-131 Therapy & Post-Therapy Imaging, Pritinder Thind, M.D.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Questions & Answers
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Exhibits
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