6th Annual Cancer Update for the Non Oncologist

Sept. 15, 2009

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GOSHEN, Ind. - Goshen Center for Cancer Care is offering its 6th Annual Cancer Update for the Non Oncologist, a valuable resource in learning about the latest advances in cancer care, on Sept. 25.

This annual event serves as an avenue between experts and those outside the oncology field, including primary care physicians, mid-level providers and nurses. Discussions during the event will range from diet, lifestyle and prevention to the latest screening, diagnostic and treatment options. It is an excellent opportunity to hear from those who are leading the fight against cancer.

After the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to discuss the latest methods for screening cancer, identify and discuss diagnostics including tumor markers, and address unique needs of cancer patients and survivors.

The Cancer Update will last from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 25 in the Arbor Conference Room of Goshen General Hospital, 200 High Park Ave., Goshen IN. Lunch will be provided. Advanced registration is available by calling 574.535.2439 or online at www.cancerupdate.goshenhealth.org. Onsite registration will be assessed on a first come, first serve basis.

Indiana University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).

6th Annual Cancer Update Topics and Presenters:
Breast Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Diagnosis, Markers and Follow-Up
Laura L. Morris, MD, MBA, FACS, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Ovarian Cancer
Rudolph M. Navari, MD, FACP, PhD, South Bend Clinic Hematology-Oncology

Uterine/Cervical Cancer
E. Kio, MD, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Body weight and Cancer
Becky Overholt, RD, CSO, CD, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Colon/Rectum Cancer
Gary Cornette, DO, Goshen Gastroenterology
Goshen Gastroenterology
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
Dean K. Park, MD, South Bend Clinic Hematology-Oncology

Prostate Cancer
James Wheeler, MD, PhD, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Lung Cancer
Yatin Patel, MD, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Naturally Hot!
Marcia Prenguber,ND, FABNO, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Melanoma
Douglas Schwartzentruber, MD, FACS, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Lymphoma/Leukemia
Carol Westbrook, MD, PhD, Goshen Center for Cancer Care

About Goshen Center for Cancer Care:
The Goshen Center for Cancer Care is a leader in innovative cancer treatment. They were among the first to adopt a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment. They offer holistic programs for strengthening minds as well as bodies, place a premium on family involvement and spiritual needs, and encourage patients to play a decision-making role in treatment selection. Through this integrative team approach, the center provides medical, radiation, nuclear and surgical oncology as well as naturopathic medicine.

The Goshen Center for Cancer Care is involved in, and sponsors, a number of clinical trials. Additionally, prevention, screening, diagnostic and treatment trials are conducted at the Goshen Center for Cancer Care, as well as quality of life trials and genetic trials. Clinical trials offered include treatments for breast cancer, colon cancer, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, head and neck cancer, liver cancer, melanoma, myeloma, prostate cancer and pancreatic cancer. To find out more about the Goshen Center for Cancer Care or Goshen Health System visitwww.goshencancer.org.

About Goshen Health System
Goshen Health System is a not-for-profit provider of health care that includes Goshen General Hospital, The Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Park Home Medical Equipment, PrimeCare Physician Network, Team:Bariatrics, The Retreat Women's Health Center and Indiana Lakes Managed Care Organization. The health system is an affiliate partner of Clarian Health. For more information about Goshen Health System, contact Bridget Levitz, Public Relations Coordinator at 574.535.2776 or visit www.goshenhealth.org.