A premier educational event sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service and the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Sibley Memorial Hospital, this one-day conference gathers more than 25 experts to provide cancer survivors and their caregivers, family and friends an innovative daylong educational and supportive program that leaves them strengthened by their new knowledge, comforted by the connections they have made with fellow survivors and inspired to spread awareness in their local communities.
With more than 200 participants expected to attend, top experts will lead sessions focused on a broad range of topics including innovative clinical trials, the latest FDA-approved therapies, management of side effects, genetics of gynecologic cancers, nutrition and exercise, and the use of mistletoe in cancer care.
Breakout sessions will focus on each of the gynecologic cancers — ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, uterine, cervical, vulvar and vaginal — their treatment paradigms today and what the current research might lead to in the future, with time for audience questions. Breakout sessions will also provide the opportunity to explore yoga, meditation, art therapy and journaling.
The event will conclude with a panel discussion by five gynecologic cancer survivors.
Timeline:
Registration starts at: 07:30 am
Continental breakfast: 07:30 am
First speaker: 08:00 am