Latinas United for the Cure 2012 / Latinas Unidas Por la Cura 2012
LATINAS UNITED FOR THE CURE
The Power, the Passion and the Promise to Beat Breast Cancer
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A FREE EVENT FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - MARCH 24
Pictured Keynote speaker: The Honorable Maria Quiñones Sanchez, Council Woman, The City of Philadelphia
Please plan to join us for a day of education, friendship and unity in the fight against breast cancer:
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM: Check in
- Breakfast session
- Group sessions & mammogram signups for eligible women
- Lunch session & entertainment
- Registration/additional opportunities
- Sponsors & contributors
BREAKFAST SESSION, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Opening Presentation: CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA
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Survivor Inspirations -
Asise Lavagnini, Rose Sajuan, Joanna Torres
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The Role of Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Treatment: Pablo Lavagnini, MD; Director of Radiation Oncology
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Integrative Healthcare: Mercedes Carasquillo, BSN; Director of Care Management
GROUP SESSIONS & MAMMOGRAM SIGNUPS FOR ELIGIBLE WOMEN, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Guests choose one session, English or Spanish. Topics covered are the same for both sessions.
English:
The Basics and Beyond: Empowering all Latinas to Fight Breast Cancer
Presented by: Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center - The Jefferson Multi-Disciplinary Breast Cancer Team, led by Edith Mitchell, MD, FACP
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Introduction & Overview: Pramila Rani Anne, MD; Associate Professor, Department of Radiology
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Update on Breast Cancer Screening: Annina Wilkes, MD; Associate Professor, Breast Imaging/Ultrasound Department of Radiology
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The Latest on Surgical Management of Breast Cancer: Adam Berger, MD; Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
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Symptom Management During Breast Cancer Treatment: Rebecca Jaslow, MD; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology
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Personalized Medicine - the New Paradigm: Tiffany Avery, MD; Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
SPANISH:
The Basics and Beyond: Empowering all Latinas to Fight Breast Cancer
Presented by: Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center - The Jefferson Multi-Disciplinary Breast Cancer Team, led by Edith Mitchell, MD, FACP
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Introduction & Overview: Maria Rodriguez, RN, BSN, MSN; Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Medical Oncology
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Update on Breast Cancer Screening: Angelica Manzur; Medical Student IV; Research Assistant, Department of Medical Oncology
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The Latest on Surgical Management of Breast Cancer: Jose Munoz, MD; Research Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Surgery
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Symptom Management During Breast Cancer Treatment: Alex Mejia, MD; Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Oncology
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Personalized Medicine - the New Paradigm: Ubaldo Martinez-Outschorn, MD; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology

LUNCH SESSION, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Welcome
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Elaine I. Grobman, CEO, Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Kate Mastalski, Manager, Preventative Health & Disparities, American Cancer Society
Invocation: Reverend Bonnie Camarda, Salvation of Army
Keynote address, "Embracing, Sharing & Celebrating our Power over Breast Cancer ": The Honorable Maria Quiñones
Sanchez, Council Woman, The City of Philadelphia
Spirit of the Promise Award: Reverend Bonnie Camarda, Salvation of Army
Celebration: music and dancing by Grupo Fuego
Complimentary lunch & continuation of mammogram signups
for eligible women
REGISTRATION IS FREE... AND REQUIRED
Registration deadline: March 12, 2012
Gather your loved ones & reserve your space today!
Online registration is now open. Click here to register now.
Group Transportation
If you have a group of 40 or more people in need of transportation to/from the event, we may be able to accommodate you. Please contact Naomi at Naomi@KomenPhiladelphia.org or 215-238-8900.
Special Contributors
Health Education Presenters:
Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center






















































