The Many Faces of Breast Cancer

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center, 550 First Avenue (at 31^stStreet) Farkas Auditorium

Description: TheMany Faces of Breast Cancer patient event is coming to New York City for thefirst time! Please join us for this exciting event, which will explore theunique needs and issues of those living with a cancer diagnosis and provide thelatest information on breast cancer. An engaging panel of NYU Cancer Institute medical experts, breast cancersurvivors and advocates will discuss issues that directly affect 2.5 millionbreast cancer survivors in the US today, offering insights into the latest datasurrounding treatment and key survivorship issues.  Please RSVP by calling 1-800-976-4493 or emailing ManyFacesNewYork@zenogroupevents.com

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Updates from ASCO

Location: NYU Langone Medical Center, 550 First Avenue (at 31^stStreet) Alumni Hall A

Description: TheAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is a non-profit organization,founded in 1964, with overarching goals of improving cancer care and preventionand ensuring that all patients with cancer receive care of the highest quality.The 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting will be a forum  for cutting-edge scientific and educational developments inoncology with a focus on personalizing cancer care.  This symposium aims to achieve a balance of clinical,translational and basic research, providing a forum for interaction,communication, and education for a broad spectrum of researchers and healthprofessionals.  Join us for adiscussion of the latest findings that come out of this meeting. 

Presenters:  MarcBallas, MD, Deirdre J. Cohen, MD

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

The American Cancer Society’s Man to Man ® Prostate Cancer Education and Support Program

Designed to help menand their families cope with prostate cancer, Man to Man provides a comfortablesetting among peers for discussion, education, and support through the recoveryprocess.  Spouses, partners, andfamily members are encouraged to attend.

Topic:  Radiation After Prostatectomy  

Presenter:  Jennifer Crum, MS, RD

Location: NYU Clinical Cancer Center, 160E. 34^th Street (between Lexington And Third Avenues) Room 1121

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm