Saturday, April 4, 2009
8 a.m.- 1 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
University of Minnesota
200 Oak Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

The McNamara Alumni Center is located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota campus. The University Avenue Parking Ramp (click here for map) is adjacent to the Center and is connected by tunnel. Event parking rate available.

Purpose

This annual conference focuses on questions and issues survivors and their families may face after cancer treatment or following stem cell transplantation. The emphasis is on educating and empowering survivors so they are better able to advocate for themselves to lead full and productive lives. Survivors, their families and health care professionals will have the opportunity to learn more about late medical effects, relationships, stress management, nutrition, physical function, legal matters, and cardiovascular health after cancer.

Who Should Attend

Cancer survivors ages 16 and older, parents, spouses, significant others of cancer survivors, health care professionals, school administrators, and social workers can benefit from this educational conference.

Registration

There is no fee to attend, but reservations are required. A free breakfast and lunch will be served. Space is limited so please register early:

Register online
or call 612-624-2620 or toll-free in IA, MN, ND, SD, WI: 1-888-CANCER MN (1-888-226-2376).

By registering for this event I give my permission to the University of Minnesota and its affiliates to use photographs, videotapes, or other recordings of my child or me made during the conference.

Event Moderator

Daniel Mulrooney, M.D., M.S.
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital

Agenda

8-8:30 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30-8:45 a.m.: Welcome

Douglas Yee, M.D.
Medical Oncologist
John H. Kersey Chair in Cancer Research
Director, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

8:45-9:30 a.m.: "Why Do I Need a Primary Care Physician?"

Brian Sick, M.D.
Medical Director,
Primary Care Center, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical Center

9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Breakout 1

10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Breakout 2

Breakout Groups

Healthy Relationships After Cancer

Diane Bearman, Ph.D., L.P.
Health Psychologist
Division of General Internal Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical Center

Stress Management for Optimal Health

Karen L. Lawson, M.D.
Center for Spirituality & Healing
University of Minnesota

Eating Right

Janie Cooperman, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E.
Dietician
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Physical Function and Exercise After Cancer

Kirsten Ness, P.T., Ph.D.
Physical Therapist and Cancer Epidemiologist
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.

Working and Wellness: Understanding Your Rights in the Workplace After Cancer

Lindy Yokanovich, J.D.
Executive Director, Cancer Legal Line

Healthy Heart

Anne Blaes, M.D.
Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation
University of Minnesota Medical Center

Noon-1 p.m.: Lunch

Randy Shaver
KARE-11 Sports Director
Randy Shaver Cancer Research & Community Fund

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Survivorship Series: Living well after cancer
is presented in partnership with:

University of Minnesota Physicians Masonic Cancer Clinic
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Children's Cancer Research Fund
The National Children's Cancer Society

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What is long-term follow-up?

Cancer survivors and survivors of stem cell transplantation often face special life-long health and wellness needs that differ from the general population. Long-term follow-up is a specialized form of ongoing health care. It includes screening for delayed complications of therapy and provides education for patients and families regarding risk factors associated with prior cancer treatment.

Making an appointment

The Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic at University of Minnesota Physicians Masonic Cancer Clinic is available to all survivors of childhood and young adult cancers, no matter what age, what diagnosis, or where they received their past treatment. To schedule an appointment or to make an inquiry for survivors of childhood cancer, please call 612-625-5411. Former adult marrow or stem cell transplant patients, please call the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic at 612-626-2663 to schedule a follow-up appointment.