Latinas United for the Cure 2012 / Latinas Unidas Por la Cura 2012

Event type: Community Event
Location

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

1201 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA  19107

Saturday, March 24, 2012 • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

A free event. Click to register now.

LATINAS UNITED FOR THE CURE  
The Power, the Passion and the Promise to Beat Breast Cancer 

Para español, haga clic aqui.

 

Presented by

 

 

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Keynote Speaker, Hon. Maria Quiñones  Sanchez, Phila. Council Woman

A FREE EVENT FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - MARCH 24

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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:

BREAKFAST SESSION, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

 

Mistress of Ceremonies, Rev. Bonnie Camarda
Welcome: Reverend Bonnie Camarda, Director of Partnerships, Salvation of Army; Mistress of Ceremonies (pictured)

 

Opening Presentation: CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA


  • Survivor Inspirations - 

    Asise Lavagnini, Rose Sajuan, Joanna Torres

  • The Role of Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Treatment: Pablo Lavagnini, MD; Director of Radiation Oncology

  • 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

  • Introduction & Overview: Pramila Rani Anne, MD; Associate Professor, Department of Radiology

  • Update on Breast Cancer Screening: Annina Wilkes, MD; Associate Professor, Breast Imaging/Ultrasound Department of Radiology

  • The Latest on Surgical Management of Breast Cancer: Adam Berger, MD; Associate Professor, Department of Surgery

  • Symptom Management During Breast Cancer Treatment: Rebecca Jaslow, MD; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology

  • 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

  • Introduction & Overview: Maria Rodriguez, RN, BSN, MSN; Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Medical Oncology

  • Update on Breast Cancer Screening: Angelica Manzur; Medical Student IV; Research Assistant, Department of Medical Oncology

  • The Latest on Surgical Management of Breast Cancer: Jose Munoz, MD; Research Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Surgery

  • Symptom Management During Breast Cancer Treatment: Alex Mejia, MD; Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Oncology

  • Personalized Medicine - the New Paradigm: Ubaldo Martinez-Outschorn, MD; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology 

Grupo Fuego 'heats up' the Latinas UNited for the Cure celebration!

 

LUNCH SESSION, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Welcome

  • Elaine I. Grobman, CEO, Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

  • 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.


 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR & CONTRIBUTORS

Sponsor: 


 


 

 

Special Contributors

 



 

 

 



Health Education Presenters:

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center

Additional Dates

Mar 24, 2012