Survivorship COMPASS ONCOLOGY EDUCATIONAL SERIES Face to Face Get Together: BRCA Positive Support Group Do you have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer? Have you tested positive for a BRCA mutation? Are you considering genetic testing? You are not alone. Monday, April 20, 2015 5:30 – 7:00 pm FORCE (Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered) exists to improve the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Join Compass Oncology and local area FORCE representatives for a BRCA-positive support group discussion. Compass Oncology West 9555 SW Barnes Rd., Ste. 150 Portland, OR 97225 Topics include: • Dr. Beilstein will be speaking about the risk of pancreatic cancer and the recommended screenings for this. • Learn from others who are navigating the hereditary cancer path. • Help someone else by sharing your story. • Meet local area FORCE members. TO REGISTER: The group meetings are FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call or email Lydia Mills. 503.528.5212 [email protected] Lydia Mills, LCSW, LICSW Lydia has been with Compass Oncology for over four years, providing a supportive presence for patients and families through counseling, emotional support, and referrals to community resources. She has worked in medical social work for over 10 years, including adult and pediatric oncology and hospice care. Lydia earnerd her Masters of Social Work degree at Portland State University. Michelle Beilstein, MD Dr. Beilstein earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She also completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and received specialty training in therapeutic biliary and pancreatic endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Beilstein joined The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology South in 2004 and has special interests in gastrointestinal oncology with a particular focus on pancreatic, biliary, and esophageal cancer. Find your path to hope and healing at CompassOncology.com.™ Stephanie Heisser, FORCE Peer Support Group Leader I first learned about FORCE at the Komen Breast Cancer Issues Conference back in 2011 and was so relieved to find a group that supported the BRCA-positive and highrisk community. My family has a long history of cancer but we never suspected a gene mutation until my cousin was tested. She started us on this journey of discovery and empowerment and I will be forever grateful. For me, learning my BRCA2 status provided the opportunity to take control of my health.