The University of Chicago Cancer Center held a Regional Program at the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium on October 2, 2020 via Zoom.
Agenda:
- Appendix cancer clinical trials at UCM (Dr. Turaga) (Unfortunately Dr. Turaga's introduction to the University of Chicago Medicine's regional program was not recorded due to technical issues. However, we encourage you to contact the program at RegionalTherapies@uchospitals.edu if interested in clinical trials at the University of Chicago Medicine.)
- Managing cancer and leveraging your team (Emily Fenton, PA)
- Identifying the right educational resources (Kevin Swanson)
- Patient story (Julia Kearney)
- Pre-habilitation and getting stronger for surgery (Jeffrey Whitridge, RD & Maria Alvarado, PT)
- Things to know when you have a cancer diagnosis (Enal Hindi, Sandy Clark, Pujitha Kallakuri)
- Research & Clinical Trials: Why to be a part of them
- Advanced Directives: The importance of having them
- Patient Advocacy & being connected
