Spine Tumor Patient Education Conference
The conference is an all day event that addresses the needs of spine tumor patients. It is sponsored by MD Anderson and the RGK Foundation.
Conference Highlights
- Presentations from experts on surgical management and radiation therapy
- Patient testimonials and fellowship
- Round table discussions on issues related to quality of life
- New! Physician panels to address patients' questions
- Exhibitors hall with educational information and resources
- Mini-consultations with therapists and product manufacturers
- Door prizes and awards dinner
- Parking validation for first 60 participants
Space is limited to the first 125 participants, cost is free!
RSVP to Gisela Sanchez-Williams
Email: ceowen@mdanderson.org
Phone: 713-563-8710
Print brochure and mail to:
MD Anderson Cancer Center
ATTN: Gisela Sanchez-Williams
1515 Holcombe Blvd. Unit 442
Houston, TX 77030
Highlights
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At the 3rd Annual Spine Tumor Patient Education Conference, Laurence Rhines, M.D., discussed spine tumor surgery.
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Research by advanced practice nurse Paula DeMasi shows that hula hooping can reduce stress and improve the health of cancer patients.
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At the conference, there are round table discussions on issues related to quality of life.
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Mini-consultations with product manufacturers are available.
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Spine tumor patient, Christine Collier, shared her story at the conference.
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Advanced practice nurse, and conference organizer, Gisela Sanchez-Williams talks with patients at the conference.
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The conference enables the spine tumor community to learn, connect, share and have a good time.
Disease Information
Treatment at MD Anderson
Brain tumors, spinal tumors and skull base tumors are treated in our:
- Brain & Spine Center by our expert team.
Features
Treating Spinal Tumors with Surgery
Overcoming the Numbness of a Spinal Cord Tumor
Physical and Occupational Therapy for Spinal Tumor Patients
Spine tumor patient support and education event
Plastic Surgery for Complex Defects of the Spine
Management of Spinal Tumor Pain
Attitude of Gratitude: Two Patients Reflect on Their cancer Journeys
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