Education Day Schedule of Events
Puttin’ on the Pink Education Day
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
LaSells Stewart Center
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
9 – 10 a.m. Registration, Refreshments
10 a.m. Welcome
10: 15 a.m. Keynote Speaker
11:15 a.m. Meet the exhibitors
11:45 a.m. Free Healthy Lunch
12:30 p.m. Breakout Session
1:30 Break
2 p.m. Breakout Session
Breakout Session 1 options:
OSU Panel Discussion
Dr. Urszula Iwaniec: Breast cancer metastasis to bone occurs in the majority of patients with advanced disease and results in severe bone pain and fractures. Also, bone may act as a reservoir of cancer cells that ultimately invade other organs. Our laboratory is attempting to identify the factors responsible for this metastasis to bone. The ultimate goal of our research is prevent bone metastasis and, if it does occur, prevent its spread to other organs.
Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone studies the effects of breast cancer treatment on health and well-being, and how exercise may be able to reduce the long-term side effects and symptoms while improving quality of life. Her current work focuses on strength training as an effective strategy to reduce fracture risk, prevent falls and optimize physical function in both breast and prostate cancer survivors. Dr. Stone will give an overview of her latest research where patients and family members exercise as a “team”.
Dr. Emily Ho will talk about recent research being done at OSU investigating dietary influences on breast cancer prevention, including the use of phytochemicals derived from broccoli and other vegetables.
MammaCare Self-Breast Exam Class
Learn advanced techniques proven to be more effective for self-breast exam. Our MammaCare class is taught by Joann Stutzman and Susan Merrill, registered nurses and certified Mammacare specialists.
Exercise & Lymphedema
Cynthia Davis, Occupational Therapist, will discuss the lymphatic system. She will explain how it normally functions, and what happens when there is a surgical disruption. Cynthia will also discuss ways to reduce your risk for developing lymphedema as well as how to safely incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
Cynthia received her occupational therapy degree from Pacific University in 1995. She has been practicing occupational therapy for 15 years. She currently works part time in acute care in Corvallis, and specializes in lymphedema treatment at Good Samaritan Rehab Center in Corvallis.
Breakout Session 2 options:
Mammogram or Not to Mammogram
Dr Karen MacEwan will be discussing the controversy and the confusion women face concerning the current recommendations for mammography. She will discuss the screening tool of mammography, how mammography impacts women’s health and the standards of practice necessary for best outcomes in women’s lives. Dr. MacEwan earned her medical degree at University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Radiology at University of Iowa. She joined Corvallis Radiology in 1998 following 8 years of prior private practice in Iowa where she oversaw the start up of mammography regulation and initiated a minimally invasive breast diagnosis program. She has been Medical Director of Corvallis Mammography since 1999, is an active member of the multidisciplinary breast cancer team and serves on the Samaritan Cancer Committee.
MammaCare Self-Breast Exam Class
Learn advanced techniques proven to be more effective for self-breast exam. Our MammaCare class is taught by Joann Stutzman and Susan Merrill, registered nurses and certified Mammacare specialists.
Bone Health, Weight Gain & Exercise
Treatment for breast cancer can cause unhealthy weight gain and bone loss that may put survivors at risk of cancer recurrence and developing chronic diseases other than cancer. Exercise can simultaneously reduce fat, restore muscle and build bone. Recent studies indicate that these same effects may be particularly beneficial for breast cancer survivors. Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone is an exercise physiologist and oncology researcher who conducts research on exercise and body composition in breast cancer survivors. She will summarize the most recent findings on this topic and outline the simple steps breast cancer survivors can take to keep them strong and healthy after treatment.