Patient Education Conference – Portland

Sarcoma patients and their families are invited to participate in an interactive panel discussion and have their questions answered by sarcoma experts from the Oregon Health & Science University. This program, held in partnership with the Sarcoma Foundation of America and Northwest Sarcoma Foundation, will also feature updates in sarcoma research, treatments and resources available to both patients and caregivers.

Sarcoma Patient Education Conference
Saturday, October 7, 2017
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

9:00-9:10         Welcome: KrisAnn

9:10-9:30         Sarcoma Overview: Dr. Davis

9:30-10:10       Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sarcoma (10 min talk by Dr. Hayden)
                        Questions & Answers: Dr. Davis, Dr. Hung, Dr. Hayden, Dr. Doung, and Brook Farrell

10:10-10:30     Clinical Trials: What & Why: Dr. Ryan

10:30-10:50     Immunotherapy: Allison Palumbo

10:50-11:00     Break

11:00-11:25     Complementary Therapy Breakout Sessions:

                        Mindfulness:  Kimberly Carson
                        Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy: Amy Woods
                        Chair Yoga: Carole Moritz
                        Acupuncture: Angie Rademaker
                        Writing Group: Ryan Voelker

11:25-11:45     Nutrition: Amanda Bryant and Katherine Bagwell  

11:45-12:00     Get lunch & seat

12:00-12:45     Lunch with MD Panel Discussion: Dr. Gundle, Dr. Hung, Dr. Mayo, Dr. Ryan and Melissa Mason

12:45-1:05       Survivorship: Susan Lindemulder

1:05-1:10         Closing: KrisAnn

1:10-1:30         Networking