Join the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and Cancer Support of Greater Philadelphia for the annual Rejuvenate Symposium on ovarian cancer. Spend a day at the Blue Bell Country Club rejuvenating your mind, body & soul!
Date:Friday, September 29, 2023 Location: Blue Bell Country Club, 1800 Tournament Dr, Blue Bell, PA 19422 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Complimentary Chair Massage
Join Barbara Leitner, certified oncology massage therapist for a complimentary upper body chair massage to help unwind, relax, and soothe your soul.
Casandra Stidham, MS, RD, CST, LDN, CCTD
RD, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Session 1: My Relationship with Food... It's Complicated! 9:45 AM - 11:00 PM
Learn how to navigate your relationship with food while living with a cancer diagnosis and post-surgery. How do you manage to enjoy the foods you once loved, while having side effects from treatment? It's complicated! Our session will go over the ins-&-outs of our relationship with food! Bring your questions and real-life situations!
As a Registered Dietitian, Casandra Stidham, MS, RD, CST, LDN, CCTD works with people with cancer in the inpatient setting at Fox Chase Cancer Center. She has a particular interest in helping patients navigate nutrition during treatment for head and neck cancers. Casandra completed a Master of Science in Health Management at Northern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the University of Kentucky. Casandra is a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition and a Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian.
NIA - a holistic movement practice that works with elements from martial arts, dance, and relaxation techniques and brings together body, mind, and soul. This movement can be done from the comfort of your chair or standing. Suitable for all! We encourage you to bring a scarf to enhance the activity!
Mitchell l. Edelson MD Gynecological Oncology, Jefferson Health
Session 3: Updates on Ovarian Cancer 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Learn about the new medications for the ovarian cancer community recently approved by the FDA. You will learn how the medications work, the testing involved to determine if these medications are right for you, the benefits and side effects, and what is in the pipeline! Bring your questions for this informative session!
Dr. Mitchell Edelson, MD is a gynecological oncologist and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Edelson has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Abington Hospital and Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. Jefferson
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