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Environment, Diet and Breast Cancer:
Take Charge of Your Health
This
workshop, presented by leaders in the field
of exploring cancer causes and prevention,
proposes that knowledge really is power. Recent
research suggests that behaviors that may prevent
breast cancer can also prevent recurrence.
This plenary session will explore what we can
do: becoming more aware of environmental issues
that may impact breast cancer, knowing what
constitutes healthful dietary practices, understanding
the importance of stress reduction and looking
at other lifestyle measures that can lower
risk and recurrence of breast cancer. |
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Moderator - Lynne Eldridge, MD, Author, Avoiding Cancer One Day at a Time |
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Panelists:
Karen
Koenig, LCSW, M Ed, Sarasota, FL
Beth Erickson,
PhD, Personal and Executive Coach |
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Knowledge is Power: Updates in Oncology
Knowledge is power. It dispels myths and puts perspective on one’s risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Bowers will explore how to make informed choices based on individual risk factors, options available, and the importance of a multi-disciplinary, team approach. |
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Barbara Bowers, MD, Medical Director, Fairview Southdale Breast Center |
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Reading the Tree Leaves: Genetics and Breast Cancer
Barbara Kunz will discuss important factors that are reviewed in a patient’s family history that may increase the risk of that person being diagnosed with breast cancer. She will also review the cancer risk assessment tool and present different genetic counseling services that are available.
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Barbara Kunz MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor, Humphrey Cancer Center, North Memorial Hospital |
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Making that Change: Finding Your Inner Strength
This motivational and informative workshop will inspire and challenge you to think critically about your power to influence, lead and change your life and world. Based on her book, The Power of People: Four Kinds of People Who Can Change Your Life©, Dr. Verna Cornelia Price will help you discover why you are powerful, how to access your personal power, how to use your personal power and how to evaluate the powerful people influencing you in work and life. |
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Verna Price, PhD, Leadership Institute Faculty, The College of St. Catherine; Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota |
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Understanding the Link: Estrogen Therapy and Breast Cancer
This workshop takes a light- hearted look at the history of hormone-replacement therapy (how it was originally promoted as a boon for men to keep their wives "feminine forever"!), and proceeds to explore what we now know about estrogen therapy: the results of the Women's Health Initiative, its effect on hormone replacement prescriptions, the correlation of hormone-replacement therapy and the decrease in breast cancer, and what the latest clinical trial tell us about what is and isn't healthy for women. |
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Stuart Bloom, MD
Minnesota Oncology Hematology PA. |
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Smart Women Sweat: Exercise for Mind, Body and Survival
Learn how exercise can create physical and mental joy and well-being and serve as both a cancer prevention and survival tactic. This workshop will describe and demonstrate exercises and physical activities that will increase strength and flexibility as well as mental well-being techniques. |
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Wendy Rahn, PhD, Professor, University of Minnesota |
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Annemiek Sistermans, PT, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Methodist Hospital Cancer Rehab Program |
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From Ache to Zen: Hands-on Healing
Connie Grauds will be our guide as we directly explore the healing arts of acupressure, massage, relaxation breathing, healing touch, music therapy and color therapy. |
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Connie
Grauds, Natural Medicine Pharmacist |
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Melodye Eisele, Therapeutic
Music |
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Lisa Severson,
Intuitive Energetic Healing |
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Donna Gregory, Acupressure |
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Tina McRae,
Chair Massage |
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Beth Freschi, Relaxation
Training |
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A Taste of Color Therapy |
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Staying Abreast: Innovations in Plastic Surgery
This workshop
will include viewpoints from local plastic
surgeons committed to reconstructive surgery
of the breast and will review strategies for
successful reconstruction with an emphasis
on emerging trends and technologies. Examples
include nipple sparing mastectomies, concepts
for reconstruction in the setting of radiation,
microsurgical reconstruction, new implant choices,
etc. In an interactive panel format,
it will hope to bring multiple perspectives
and include a question and answer session. |
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Mark Migliori, MD, Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Fellow, American College of Surgeons |
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Dave Ruebeck, MD, Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery specialist |
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Jennifer Harrington, MD |
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Go with the Flow: Understanding and Coping with Lymphedema
Lymphedema affects 15-20% of people following surgical removal of lymph nodes. Besides being a cosmetic issue, it can also present health risks if left untreated. This seminar will cover causes of lymphedema, and various treatment approaches. Come and learn what you can do to help minimize lymphedema in your life. |
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Sarah
Black, PT, CLT, Physical Therapist, Lymphedema Certified |
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Bones and Groans: Medical Issues of the Breast Cancer Survivor
This workshop will explore the medical issues of osteoporosis and sexual health post breast cancer treatment. Dr. Tandron will discuss physiology, risks and the disease state and provide information on how each woman can minimize her risks and improve her well being through diet, exercise and medication options. |
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Ileana Tandron, MD, Slidell, LA |
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Potentials and Possibilities: Stem Cell Therapy
The study of stem cells has made many advances over the past ten years that have important medical implications. This workshop will discuss two important aspects of stem cells; the characterization of cancer stem cells, and how understanding these cells impact the treatment of cancer,. And secondly, recent studies that use human embryonic stem cells to create a variety of blood cells, including those that can kill tumor cells. These approaches have the potential to lead to revolutionary treatments and cures for cancer in next decade. |
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Dan Kaufman, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota |
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Simple Steps to Optimize your Health and Wellness
Does food make a difference in our emotional and physical health? This workshop explores the connection between our bodies’ chemistry and optimal health practices (acid/alkaline, chronic infammation and blood sugar control). |
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Mark
Norman, DN, Practical Steps Towards Optimal Health |
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From Ache to Zen – Hands-on Healing
Connie Grauds will be our guide as we directly explore the healing arts of acupressure, massage, relaxation breathing, healing touch, music therapy and color therapy. |
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Connie Grauds,
Facilitator |
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Melodye Eisele, Therapeutic
Music |
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Lisa Severson,
Intuitive
Energetic Healing |
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Donna Gregory, Acupressure |
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Tina McRae, Chair Massage |
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Beth Freschi,
Relaxation
Training |
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A Taste of Color Therapy |
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