Education Programs
We are always interested in exploring new ideas and topics in the ever emerging field of cancer medicine. If you have a suggested topic of discussion we'd love to here from you! Please email susan@mainecancer.org with your ideas.
Professional Education
The Foundation hosts an annual Cancer Genetics Symposium for the state's oncologists and other health professionals.
Here physicians, nurses and scientists heard the latest information on the field of cancer genetics and familial predisposition presented by Karen Rasmussen, Ph.D., and Tracey Weisberg, M.D. and Ron Carroll, M.D., oncologist and former president of MCF. Information on the newly created cancer pedigree database and DNA and tissue bank and it's availability as a resource state wide. This Symposium will be held annually, providing education on this emerging field while providing an opportunity for the state's oncologists to meet.
Offered Symposiums
The Science of Personalized Medicine,Pharmacogenetics and Clinical Care
May, 2007
38 oncology nurses and physicians attended a 2 CME credit dinner lecture at the Harraseeket Inn, Freeport
Karen Rasmussen, Ph.D. and a post doctoral candidate at University of South Carolina presented
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FOLLOW UP CARE OF WOMEN WITH THE HEREDITARY BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER SYNDROME
Speaker: Susan Miesfeldt, MD, Maine Center for Cancer Medicine
Evening of April 26, 2006
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
Attendance is limited to 40
2 CME's pending
For more information or to make a reservation, please email jennifer@mainecancer.org
Public Education
Speakers are available to discuss Cancer Genetics and Gene Testing. Audiences, many of whom have been touched by cancer in some way, appreciate learning about this recent advance in cancer medicine. For information on booking a presentation for you community group, please call 773-2533, or email us. Talks have been given at Community Health Services, Pratt & Whitney Lunch and Learn, and also the Tanous Foundation Annual Meeting.Resources
Two video tapes are available on a loan basis, at no charge:- "Enriching Life Through Discovery" and tells the story of the Foundation and the progress being made in cancer medicine.
- "Conquering Cancer" is an eleven minute video for cancer patients. It was created by Judy Reynolds who lost a ten year battle with cancer this January. Despite the circumstance of her disease, she was forever bright, cheerful and a joy to be with. It was Judy's hope that it would bring strength, hope and perspective as others face their own struggle with cancer. The video was produced by Tony Vigue at So. Portland Community Television with thanks.