The 8th Annual
North Coast Breast Cancer Conference
October 10 - 11, 2014
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio
Why Attend?
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Nurses, Radiologic Technologists and Social Workers can receive continuing education credit.
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Network with leaders in breast cancer research and treatment.
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Attend four general sessions and four break out sessions on a variety of breast cancer topics.
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Enjoy family fun and discounted room rates at North America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark and Resort.
Rev 8/25/14 About the North Coast Breast Cancer Conference
The Eighth Annual North Coast Breast Cancer Conference, presented by
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Centers, is an educational event for healthcare
professionals, caregivers and breast cancer survivors. Participants will attend
four general sessions and four break out sessions to increase their knowledge
on a variety of breast cancer related topics. Nurses, Radiologic Technologists
and Social Workers can receive continuing education credit.
Nominate an Extraordinary Healer
North Coast Cancer Foundation is currently accepting nominations for The
Extraordinary Healer Award. This annual award was created in memory of
Lisa Roswell, who was an outstanding oncology nurse at North Coast Cancer
Care. The Extraordinary Healer Award will be presented to a compassionate
and caring individual who has gone above and beyond for patients or their
family. All healthcare professionals are eligible to be nominated for the
award. Nominations are accepted annually and the recipient is selected by
a committee comprised of healthcare professionals and North Coast Cancer
Foundation board members. To nominate an extraordinary healer visit
www.northcoastcancerfoundation.org/nominate.
Program Location
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
Toll Free: 877.525.2427
Web Address: www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio
Annie Parker
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
The subject of a new feature film, Decoding Annie Parker,
the 3-time cancer survivor is drawing something positive
from her ordeal and achieving one of her major life goals,
helping women understand that predisposition for breast
and ovarian cancer can be hereditary and genetic screening can help save lives. As the film illustrates, during the
same 15-year period that Annie was fighting to save her
own life, a brilliant geneticist in California, Dr. Mary-Claire
King, was fighting the medical establishment for funding to
prove that their was a genetic link to certain cancers.
When Dr. King discovered the BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes
and their link to breast and ovarian cancer, it was recognized as one of the most important medical breakthroughs
of the 20th century.
Jame Abraham, MD, FACP
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. Book your
room by calling 877.525.2427 or use the link on the conference website.
Conference Room Rate - $149 plus tax
Conference Block: North Coast Breast Cancer Conference
Information
For further information about this program please call
Local: 419.609.2850
Toll Free: 877.544.6222 x 2850
Web Address: www.ccfcme.org/ncbcc14
Registration
Registration fee includes meeting materials, Friday evening reception1,
continental breakfast and buffet lunch. (1If registered for Friday evening)
All Attendees
Special Guests and Keynote Presenters
Friday
Saturday
Both Friday
$40
$90
$120
Dr. Abraham received his medical degree from M.B.B.S,
Medical College, Calicut in Kerala India in 1989 and is
Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Abraham completed his Internal Medicine Residency at
the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and
Clinical Fellowship at the National Institute of Health in
Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Abraham has had medical
appointments at West Virginia University Hospitals, Mary
Babb Randolph Cancer Center, West Virginia University
School of Medicine and is currently the Director, Breast
Medical Oncology Program and Co-Director, MultiDisciplinary Breast Cancer Program at Cleveland Clinic’s
Taussig Cancer Institute. Dr. Abraham has received
numerous awards, has extensive clinical trial experience
and continues to educate medical professionals in his
faculty appointment at the Case Comprehensive Cancer
Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Breast cancer survivors receive a $20 discount. Use promo code PINK
when registering online.
Register online at www.ccfcme.org/ncbcc14 or send payment with
the attached registration form.
Selinza Mitchell, PN, CNE
The deadline for registration is 5:00 PM (EST), Wednesday, October 8, 2014.
A request for refund must be received in writing by September 30, 2014. No
refunds will be given after September 30, 2014. A $25 cancellation fee will
be deducted from the refund for all cancellations. If you register by mail,
please allow up to three weeks for registration to be processed. For questions
about registrations, please call 216.448.0777 or email [email protected].
Selinza was licensed to practice nursing in 1982 and was
trained in Oncology and Medical Surgical Nursing in 1989.
Faculty at the School of Vocational Nursing in Arlington
since 2002, she began speaking professionally as a
National Adult Educator in 2004 and continues to be one
of the industries' most sought after National facilitators.
She received her Customer Service Certification in 1990
and has completed coursework in cultural diversity, social
science and sociology. She is chemotherapy certified and
has developed a reputation as a leader and champion in
problem solving. She has been a nurse liaison between
licensed professionals, unlicensed assistance personnel,
practitioners, pharmacists and patients for two Pharmacy
DME companies, as well as a nurse consultant at a
chemical dependency clinic where she later became
charge nurse. She is currently a clinical nurse educator
at the School of Vocational Nursing in Arlington, Texas. Americans with Disabilities Act
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Centers fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need assistance, please
notify Cleveland Clinic Cancer Centers at 419.609.2850 at least two weeks
prior to the program.
Accreditation
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses
Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval valid through
September 30, 2015.
Nurses who attend the entire activity and complete an evaluation form will
earn 2 contact hours on Friday, October 10, 2014 and 7.25 contact hours on
Saturday, October 11, 2014.
This activity has been approved by the American Society for Radiological
Technologists for 8.5 Category A continuing education credits. Credit is not
available for the Healing Arts Experience or Healthy Cooking.
This activity has been approved for 6 continuing education credits by the
State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapists
Board. Credit is not available for the following sessions: Eating for Your Good
Health: Breast Practices, Health Benefits of Exercise for the Cancer Patient,
Healthy Cooking, Breast Cancer Biologic Sub-types, Breast Reconstruction, De
-Coding Annie Parker, Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy, Hereditary Breast
& Ovarian Cancer and Chemotherapy Treatment Options.
Approved provider status does not imply endorsement by Cleveland Clinic
Cancer Centers, ARRT, ASRT, ANCC, OBN, ONA or OCSWMFTB of any products displayed in conjunction with this activity. There is no commercial sup-
School of Vocational Nursing, Arlington, Texas
SESSION OBJECTIVES
General Sessions
Eating for Your Good Health: Breast Practices (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Donna Lynn Green, BS, MA - The Ohio State University Extension
Objective: Identify healthy food choices to improve the general health of the breast
cancer patient.
Health Benefits of Exercise for the Cancer Patient (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Nicole Shelley, BS - Northern Ohio Medical Fitness
Objective: Identify the importance and benefits of an exercise program to improve the
health of a breast cancer patient.
Healthy Cooking (No OCSWMFTB Credit or ASRT Credit)
Ulfet Ralph, BA - Culinary Vegetable Institute
Objective: Describe the benefits of and methods for cooking with fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Want to Talk to You?
Jame Abraham, MD, FACP – Cleveland Clinic
Objective: Describe factors that impact breast cancer patient decision making and
outcomes.
De-Coding Annie Parker (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Annie Parker
Objective: Identify the role of BRCA testing in families with a history of breast and
ovarian cancer.
Surviving the Stress of Being a Survivor
Selinza Mitchell, PN, CNE
Objective: Categorize sources of stress to improve quality of life of the breast cancer
survivor.
Breakout Sessions
Survivorship 101: Equipping and Empowering Women to Restore their
Lives and Health Status
Amy Thompson, PhD – University of Toledo
Objective: Recognize challenges of breast cancer survivorship and describe methods
to empower women to improve health.
Breast Cancer Biologic Sub-types (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Hannah Gilmore, MD - University Hospitals
Objective: Explain breast cancer in terms of intrinsic biologic subtypes to predict
response to therapy and overall prognosis.
The Effects of a Parent’s Cancer on Children
Joseph Rieman, DO – ProMedica Memorial Hospital
Objective: Discuss the psychological impacts a cancer diagnosis can have on
children.
Breast Reconstruction (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Teresa Ghazoul, MD, FACS - Fisher Titus Medical Center
Objective: Describe the current trends in breast reconstruction and the reconstructive
process for breast cancer patients.
Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer –
Is Less Actually More? (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Rahul Tendulkar, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Objective: Explain ongoing studies and randomized trials of hypofractionated radiation
therapy and advanced techniques for treating breast cancer.
Management of Common Symptoms in Advanced Cancer
Armida Parala-Metz, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Objective: Describe supportive care by focusing on symptom management and quality
of life.
Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Laura C. Schmitt, PA-C, RPh & Kathy Parker, CPhT - Cleveland Clinic
Objective: Explain the methods of identifying patients at risk of Hereditary Breast and
Ovarian Cancer syndrome.
Chemotherapy Treatment Options, Toxicities and Subtleties
(No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Timothy Adamowicz, DO - Cleveland Clinic Cancer Centers
Objective: Discuss chemotherapeutic treatment options, related side effects, expected
toxicities and management of complications.
Healing Arts Experience (No ASRT Credit)
Art Therapy
Dawn Freeman, MA, AT, BFA - North Coast Cancer Foundation
Objective: Discuss methods used to encourage self care in cancer patients through
the use of Art Therapy.
Labyrinth Walk
JoAnn Didion, LISW-S - Stein Palliative Medicine
Objective: Identify the benefits of how a labyrinth can be used by individuals and
groups.
Faculty Disclosure
Planning Committee members Brian Murphy, MD, FACP, Tiffaney Smith, RN, BSN,
OCN, Molly Bechtel, LISW-S, Ariana Graves, LPN, Holly Martinez, NP-C and Jennifer
Parker, RT (R)(T) do not have any financial interest or other relationship with any
manufacturer of commercial product or service to disclose which would pose a conflict
of interest with regards to the content of this program. None of the Faculty Members
have any financial interest or other relationship with any manufacturer of commercial
product or service to disclose which would pose a conflict of interest with regards to
the content of this program.
Approved provider status does not imply endorsement by Cleveland Clinic Cancer
Centers, ARRT, ASRT, ANCC, OBN, ONA or OCSWMFTB of any products displayed
in conjunction with this activity. There is no commercial support for this event.
Major Sponsors
Sacred Art of Living
Beth Frank, RN, BSN, MBA - Stein Hospice
Objective: Describe the importance of addressing emotional and spiritual needs
during life transitions.
Compassion Fatigue for Healthcare Professionals
Elmira Kris Austin, MSE - The Gathering Place
Objective: Identify signs of compassion fatigue and measures for improving quality of
life.
Depression in Cancer Patients
Marlena M. Ryba, MA - The Ohio State University
Objective: Discuss the complex clinical presentations of patients presenting with
comorbid depression and cancer.
Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence in the Workplace
Donna Skurzak, BA, MA - Cleveland Clinic
Objective: Discuss key concepts of diversity, inclusion and cultural competence as
they apply to the workplace.
NORTHWEST OHIO
Health Partners
AGENDA
Friday, October 10, 2014
6:00 PM
Registration
6:30 PM
General Session & Reception - (Kalahari Ballroom)
Eating for Your Good Health: Breast Practices
Donna Green, BS, MA - The Ohio State University Ext.
Healthy Cooking
Ulfet Ralph, BA - Culinary Vegetable Institute
Health Benefits of Exercise for the Cancer Patient
Nicole Shelley, BS - Northern Ohio Medical Fitness
Saturday, October 11, 2014
7:00 AM
Registration & Exhibits Open
7:30 AM
Kalahari Ballroom Seating - Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM
8:15-915 AM
NOON-1:00 PM
General Session - (Kalahari Ballroom)
De-Coding Annie Parker
Annie Parker
Welcome & Extraordinary Healer Award Presentation
1:15-2:15 PM
Break Out Session 3
General Session - (Kalahari Ballroom)
Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Want to Talk You?
Jame Abraham, MD, FACP – Cleveland Clinic
2:15-2:30 PM
Break
2:30-3:30 PM
Break Out Session 4
9:30-10:30 AM
Break Out Session 1
10:30-10:45 AM
Break
10:45-11:45 AM
Break Out Session 2
Depression in Cancer Patients
Marlena Ryba, MA - The Ohio State University
Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competencein the Workplace
Donna Skurzak, BA, MA - Cleveland Clinic
Survivorship 101: Equipping and Empowering Women to Restore
their Lives and Health Status
Amy Thompson, PhD – University of Toledo
Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer – Is Less
Actually More?
Rahul Tendulkar, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Breast Cancer Biologic Sub-types
Hannah Gilmore, MD - University Hospitals
Management of Common Symptoms in Advanced Cancer
Armida Parala-Metz, MD - Cleveland Clinic
The Effects of a Parent’s Cancer on Children
Joseph Rieman, DO – ProMedica Memorial Hospital
Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Laura Schmitt, PA-C, RPh & Kathy Parker, CPhT - Cleveland Clinic Cancer Centers
Breast Reconstruction
Teresa Ghazoul, MD, FACS - Fisher Titus Medical Center
Chemotherapy Treatment Options, Toxicities and Subtleties
Timothy Adamowicz, DO - Cleveland Clinic
Sacred Art of Living
Beth Frank, RN, BSN, MBA - Stein Hospice
Healing Arts Experience
Art Therapy
Dawn Freeman, MA, AT, BFA - North Coast Cancer Foundation
Compassion Fatigue for Healthcare Professionals
Elmira Kris Austin, MSE - The Gathering Place
Healing Arts Experience
Art Therapy
Dawn Freeman, MA, AT, BFA - North Coast Cancer Foundation
Labyrinth Walk
JoAnn Didion, LISW-S - Stein Palliative Medicine
11:45 AM
Lunch Buffet - (Kalahari Ballroom)
Labyrinth Walk
JoAnn Didion, LISW-S - Stein Palliative Medicine
3:30 PM
General Session
Surviving the Stress of Being a Survivor (Kalahari Ballroom)
Selinza Mitchell, PN, CNE
4:30 PM
Conference Closing and Evaluations
REGISTRATION
Mail completed form with check payable to Cleveland Clinic Educational Foundation
to: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 931653, Cleveland, Ohio 44193-1082
Name & Credentials _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Institution or Company ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
City _________________________________ State ________ Zip _______________
Email _________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________ Fax _____________________________
Please indicate all that apply
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Technologist
Social Worker
Breast Cancer Survivor
Caregiver
Other: Please specify: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FEES
Friday Only
$40
Saturday Only
Both Friday and Saturday
$90
$120
Breast Cancer Survivor Discount
Total Enclosed
-$20
$ ____________
SATURDAY BREAK OUT SESSION TOPICS (4)
Saturday - October 11, 2014 | Morning Breakout Sessions
9:30 - 10:30 AM - Session 1
(Select 1)
10:45 - 11:45 AM - Session 2
(Select 1)
Survivorship 101: Equipping and Empowering Women to
Restore their Lives and Health Status
Survivorship 101: Equipping and Empowering Women to
Restore their Lives and Health Status
Breast Cancer Biologic Sub-types (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Breast Cancer Biologic Sub-types (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
The Effects of a Parent’s Cancer on Children
The Effects of a Parent’s Cancer on Children
Amy Thompson, PhD – University of Toledo
Hannah Gilmore, MD - University Hospitals
Joseph Rieman, DO – ProMedica Memorial Hospital
Breast Reconstruction (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Teresa Ghazoul, MD, FACS - Fisher Titus Medical Center
Sacred Art of Living
Amy Thompson, PhD – University of Toledo
Hannah Gilmore, MD - University Hospitals
Joseph Rieman, DO – ProMedica Memorial Hospital
Breast Reconstruction (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Teresa Ghazoul, MD, FACS - Fisher Titus Medical Center
Sacred Art of Living
Elizabeth Frank, RN, BSN, MBA - Stein Hospice
Elizabeth Frank, RN, BSN, MBA - Stein Hospice
Compassion Fatigue for Healthcare Professionals
Compassion Fatigue for Healthcare Professionals
Healing Arts Experience (No ASRT Credit)
Healing Arts Experience (No ASRT Credit)
Labyrinth Walk
JoAnn Didion, LISW-S - Stein Palliative Medicine
Labyrinth Walk
JoAnn Didion, LISW-S - Stein Palliative Medicine
Elmira Kris Austin, MSE - The Gathering Place
Art Therapy
Dawn Freeman, MA, AT, BFA - North Coast Cancer Foundation
Elmira Kris Austin, MSE - The Gathering Place
Art Therapy
Dawn Freeman, MA, AT, BFA - North Coast Cancer Foundation
Saturday - October 11, 2014 | Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1:15 - 2:15 PM - Session 3
(Select 1)
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Session 4
(Select 1)
Depression in Cancer Patients
Depression in Cancer Patients
Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence in the Workplace
Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence in the Workplace
Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer –
Is Less Actually More? (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer –
Is Less Actually More? (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Management of Common Symptoms in Advanced Cancer
Management of Common Symptoms in Advanced Cancer
Marlena M. Ryba, MA - The Ohio State University
Donna Skurzak, BA, MA - Cleveland Clinic
Rahul Tendulkar, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Armida Parala-Metz, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Marlena M. Ryba, MA - The Ohio State University
Donna Skurzak, BA, MA - Cleveland Clinic
Rahul Tendulkar, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Armida Parala-Metz, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer (No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Laura C. Schmitt, PA-C, RPh & Kathy Parker, CPhT - Cleveland Clinic
Laura C. Schmitt, PA-C, RPh & Kathy Parker, CPhT - Cleveland Clinic
Chemotherapy Treatment Options, Toxicities and Subtleties
Chemotherapy Treatment Options, Toxicities and Subtleties
Timothy Adamowicz, DO - Cleveland Clinic
Timothy Adamowicz, DO - Cleveland Clinic
(No OCSWMFTB Credit)
Healing Arts Experience (No ASRT Credit)
Art Therapy
Dawn Freeman, MA, AT, BFA - North Coast Cancer Foundation
Labyrinth Walk
JoAnn Didion, LISW-S - Stein Palliative Medicine
(No CWSMFT Credit)
Healing Arts Experience (No ASRT Credit)
Art Therapy
Dawn Freeman, MA, AT, BFA - North Coast Cancer Foundation
Labyrinth Walk
JoAnn Didion, LISW-S - Stein Palliative Medicine