Mayo Clinic to Host Women's Cancers 2010: Merging Science and Care Oct. 2

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

WHAT: This annual educational event hosted by Mayo Clinic's Women's Cancer Program will focus on current topics in cancer care, promising research and ways to manage cancer.

Keynote speaker Amit Sood, M.D., a Mayo Clinic general medicine physician and member of Mayo's Integrative Medicine team, will provide an overview from his book "Log On: Two Steps to Mindful Awareness," including stress management during difficult times. Additional sessions will focus on new cancer treatments, breast and cervical cancer screening, survivorship, caregiving, and complementary and alternative medicine therapies, such as yoga and acupressure.

WHO: Patients, families, caregivers, public and medical professionals

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, 200 Second Ave. SW

NOTE: Subject experts and patients will be available for interviews. Please contact Nicole Engler if you plan to attend.

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