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Celebration of Survivorship 2018
October 18, 2018
Award Presentation Honoring
Kat’s Ribbon of Hope
Speakers:
Susan Leach
Support Group Member
Geralyn Lucas
Author
Sonia Avery-Willams, RN
Former Support Group Member
Jeffrey Flynn
Volunteer, Former Support Group Member
Genetics and Breast Cancer
May 22, 2018
Speaker:
Sharona Cohen, MS, CGC Certified Genetic Counselor, Director, Cancer Genetic Program at Northwell Health
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Environmental Impact on Breast Cancer
April 16, 2018
Speakers:
Laura Vandenberg, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Graduate Program Director, University of Massachusetts-Amherst,
School of Public Health & Health Sciences
Laura Weinberg, President, Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition
Karen Miller, President, Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition
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Exercise Strategies for Cancer Survivors
March 20, 2018
Speaker:
Debbie Hughes, Co-founder, Strength for Life
Sexuality and Breast Cancer
November 16, 2017
Speakers:
Jill Maura Rabin, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine,
Co-Chief, Division of Ambulatory Care & Women’s Health Programs-PCAP Services, Northwell Health
Chris Karampahtsis, MD., MPH Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop Hospital
Lori LeGrand, LCSW, Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop Hospital
Carole Filangieri, PhD, Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop Hospital
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Managing Your Lymphedema
November 6, 2017
Speakers:
Thomas Davenport MD, FACS, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
Michele Hughes OTR/L, Pink Lotus Therapy
Diana Tjaden PT, DPT, Founder and Director of Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program
Diane Raspanti LANA, CLT, LMT, Westbury Total Health Care
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Celebration of Survivorship
October 17, 2017
Speakers:
Christina Demosthenous, Michele Pincus, Esq., and the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Social Work Staff
The Power of Support Groups for Breast Cancer Patients
September 13, 2017
Speakers:
Social workers who run the support group for breast cancer survivors and past members of support groups from the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline Program will discuss their experiences and ongoing research.
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Fertility and Breast Cancer
July 10, 2017
Speaker:
Dr. Avner Hershlag, MD, FACOG
Using Mindfulness and Meditation to Cope with Breast Cancer
May 22, 2017
Speaker:
Jacob Cooper, CH, LMSW, RMT
Feel Better and Have More Energy
May 1, 2017
Speakers:
Hillary Sachs, MS, RD, CSO, CDN
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How To Interpret Your Medical Results
December 13, 2016
Speakers:
Mitchell A. Adler, MD, JD, MPH, FACP
Chief Medical Informatics Officer for Northwell Health Physician Partners
Celebration of Survivorship 2016
October 25, 2016
Speakers:
Dr. Donna Bacon
Professor, Chairperson of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Nassau Community College
Bonnie Oringer, JD.
Certified Exercise Specialist, Health Coach & Personal Trainer
Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
Dorothy Vance Forte
VP Outreach; Director
Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer
Bonnie Hirschhorn
Outreach Volunteer
Adelphi Breast Cancer Program
HONORING
Hillary Rutter, LCSW
Executive Director, Adelphi Breast Cancer Program
Celebrating 20 years of leadership in the breast cancer community
I Don’t Want To Be A Guinea Pig: Understanding Clinical Trials
May 24, 2016
This panel discussion will shed light on the clinical trials process. Northwell Health Cancer Institute experts will debunk myths and perceptions about clinical trials.
Speakers:
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George Raptis, MD, MBA Jan Stieb, RN |
Josephine C. Peterson, MPH Barbara |
Nutrition Forum
May 1, 2016
This free forum focused on the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Nutrition Defense Against Cancer. There was also a healthy recipe demonstration.
Speakers:
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Diane Dembicki, Ph.D., LMT, CYT Kaitlin Morris, M.S. |
Helene Konsker, M.S., RD, CDN Executive Chef William Wright |
Celebration of Survivorship 2015
October 13, 2015
Speakers:
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Frances M. Visco, J.D. Karen Joy Miller Gwendolyn Harrison |
Myra Taylor Erica Desrosiers, Ph.D. |
Long Island Ducks Breast Cancer Awareness Game
September 1, 2015
Colin, grandson of volunteer Marcia Partridge, was asked to throw out the first pitch at this years LI Ducks game on September 1, 2015.
Stress Reduction Forum
March 26, 2015
Lauren Fisch, M.S., LMT, Wellness Services for Stress Relief (Rocking the Road for a Cure)
Jonathan M. Jackson, Ph.D. , Director at the Center for Psychological Services for Adelphi University
Nutrition Seminar
March 23, 2015
Hillary Sachs, M.S., RD, CDN, is a dietitian at the Monter Cancer Center and NSLIJ Department of Radiation Medicine. She provided a nutrition seminar to our volunteers. She uses evidence based information to help patients minimize treatment related side effects and to guide survivors towards health and wellness.
Celebration of Survivorship 2014
October 15, 2014
Speakers:
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Tom Maligno, Esq. (2 year survivor): |
Legislator Siela A. Bynoe (10 year survivor): Narges Rothermel (36 year survivor): |
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Creative Cups Preview Clips
July 6, 2014
Hillary Rutter and Dale Flashner appeared on the Today Show with Pat Battle to talk about our upcoming Creative Cups Fundraiser.
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Ask the Experts: Medical Update and Advances in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
June 18, 2014
Speakers:
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George Raptis, M.D., M.B.A.: Janna Andrews, M.D.: |
Melissa L. Pilewskie, M.D.: Dr. Pilewskie’s practice is dedicated exclusively to the treatment of breast diseases. She performs all aspects of breast cancer surgery, seeing patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center in Manhattan and their regional care facility in Commack. |
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From Farm to Table: What Breast Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Nutrition
April 29, 2014
Speakers:
| Hillary Sachs, M.S., RD, CDN: Dietitian at the Monter Cancer Center and NSLIJ Department of Radiation Medicine. |
Mitchell SuDock: Chef/owner of Mitch & Toni’s American Bistro in Albertson, NY |
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Breast Cancer: Genetic Counseling, Genetic Risk Factors and Current Research
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Speakers:
| Tiffany A. Troso-Sandoval, M.D. Board-certified medical oncologist with a special interest in women’s health and in cancers that affect women, including breast, ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers. |
Angela G. Arnold, M.S., CGC provides guidance to people on their genetic predisposition to, and risk for, cancer. |
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In a Fog: The Physical and Emotional Effects of Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
May 21, 2014
Speakers:
| Nina D’Abreo, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist Winthrop-University Hospital |
Michael V. Genovese, M.D. Psychiatrist Winthrop-University Hospital |
For further information, please contact:
Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
p – 516.877.4320
e – breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu
Support Hotline: 800.877.8077