Montclair Breast Center's June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk
Dr. Nancy Elliott interviews Dale Bellisfield, RN, RH (AHG),
Registered Nurse-Clinical Herbalist, who spoke on "Lifestyle Choices for Risk Reduction," at the June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk. |
Dr. Nancy Elliott interviews Dr. Dana Holwitt, Breast Surgeon at Montclair Breast Center, who spoke on "Surveillance Options for the Breasts: BRCA 1/2 and High Risk Women," at the June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk. |
Dr. Nancy Elliott interviews Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, Gynecology/Oncology, who gave the keynote address on "BRCA 1/2 Genetics, Ovarian Cancer Surveillance and Surgical Options," at the June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk. |
Dr. Nancy Elliott interviews Dr. Melissa Lee, Radiologist, Montclair Breast Center, who spoke on "Breast MRI for High Risk Women," at the June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk. Dr. Nancy Elliott interviews Dr. Marcie Hertz, Breast Surgeon, Montclair Breast Center, who spoke on "Surgical Options for Breast Cancer Prevention," at the June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk. |
Dr. Nancy Elliott interviews Lissa Parsonnet, Ph.D, LCSW, who spoke on "Psychological and Emotional Issues Surrounding Cancer Genetic Testing," at the June 5 Symposium on Genetic Breast Cancer and Women at High Risk.
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On Saturday, June 5th, 2010, seventy women all concerned about their families’ risk of breast and ovarian cancer, gathered for the 1st Annual Genetic Breast and Ovarian Cancer Symposium, sponsored by Montclair Breast Center.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, a well known and highly regarded Gynecologic Oncologist who trained at Princeton, University of Pennsylvania and Sloan-Kettering, spoke about the importance of genetic testing in women with a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancer. A dynamic speaker, she discussed the importance of knowing the risks involved with testing positive for BRCA 1 & 2 and taking preventative action.
The panel of speakers included Breast Surgeons and Breast Imagers from Montclair Breast Center as well as eye-opening talks on complementary nutrition and psychological issues.
An emotional and very personal journey was shared by a Montclair Breast Center patient with the BRCA 2 mutation. And lastly, Alice Gottschall gave the audience information from FORCE, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, the national organization whose mission is to educate and support women with genetic breast cancer.
What participants had to say:
"Very, very informative/great speakers."
"Since my mother has been coming to your practice in November 09 and diagnosed with cancer, your practice has helped ease our stress, fears, concerns. I know of no other Breast Center that is as comprehensive as you are. Your professionalism, your quality of care, compassion friendliness is outstanding!!! I can’t say enough. I thank you on behalf of our entire family. I plan on becoming a patient of Montclair Breast Center for my routine screenings. Thank you!!!"
"Thank you for the “power.”
"A most informative session!"
"Excellent Symposium! Thank you."
"It was great to know that there is a whole team dealing with these issues, I’m not a patient yet, but will be making an appointment soon. Thank you!"
"Thank you for all your efforts."
"Thank you for taking the time to personally present all this information. Medical providers never seem to. I was extremely surprised since I have worked for physicians for over 15 years. I’ve never seen such commitment. You made the symposium very personal."