ONLINE: Lunch 'N Learn with the Doctors: Gynecologic Cancers: Options and Opportunities
09/25/2020 | 12:00PM - 01:00PM
Online
Just for the Health of It
Registration requested for this free event. Register at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce2qpzkpGtBnqiDScqjiGFvsYPmjbRMN
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONNECT
- To join our Zoom Meeting:
- Meeting ID: 814 6429 2304
- Password: 085128
- To dial-in via telephone for audio instead of joining the webinar: 929-436-2866
In this multidisciplinary talk conducted virtually, Drs. Nissenblatt and Soffen will conduct a comprehensive review of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gynecological cancers. Topics include:
- Common types of cancers found in women: ovarian, uterine, cervical
- Causes of ovarian and fallopian cancers, and uterine and cervical cancers
- The roles of the surgeon, oncologist, and radiation oncologist in managing gynecologic cancers
- The role of vaccines in preventing cervical cancer
- The role of radiation in uterine and cervical cancer
- Systemic treatments for gynecological cancers: chemo and non-chemo options.
Please note, the doctors presenting will not be able to offer personal medical advice to attendees during this program.
Michael Nissenblatt, MD received his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York. He completed his residency in medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore and his fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Dr. Nissenblatt has received many honors, including Top Doctor in Jersey Choice, New Jersey Monthly, New York Magazine and New Jersey Monthly Magazine; St. George National Award of the American Cancer Society; Best Doctors in America; The Burton L. Eichler Award, Humanitarian Contribution Recognition; Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for Humanism in Medicine; Top Doctors New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly. Dr. Nissenblatt is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology.
Edward Soffen, MD received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, before obtaining his medical degree and his selection to Alpha Omega Alpha Society from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Dr. Soffen served on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania and at Fox Chase Cancer Center. He is currently on the faculty of Rutgers University Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has authored numerous publications and has received many awards including being selected by his peers as a “Top Doctor” in New Jersey for over 15 years, and as one of the “Best Doctors in America”.
This event will be held on the Zoom platform. Please make sure you have the application installed on your computer, iOS, or Android device.
Please plan to join the meeting 10 minutes prior to the program so your device has time to connect.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONNECT
- To join our Zoom Meeting:
- Meeting ID: 814 6429 2304
- Password: 085128
- To dial-in via telephone for audio instead of joining the webinar: 929-436-2866
FOR COMPUTER USERS
- Your computer must have a monitor. You do not need a camera or microphone.
- Click (or copy/paste) this link into a web browser to access the Zoom virtual meeting:
- Zoom may ask you to download and install the application file for you to join the meeting. Download and install the file so you can connect to Zoom.
- To hear the program, you can either use your computer’s speakers or call in using a telephone. Select which one you prefer.
- If you have a camera & microphone, you will be muted during the program. You will be able to view the presentation and hear it, but you will not be seen or heard.
- Have a question for the presenter? You can press the Chat button on the bottom of the screen and type you question in the lower right corner. You question will be answered at the end of the program.
Sponsored by Regional Cancer Care Associates, Central Jersey; and the library's
Just for the Health of It! initiative to promote community health and wellness.
