Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will launch its “Together We Triumph” Cancer Series on Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Covington Center, 128 W. 23rd Avenue. This free educational event will serve as an opportunity for local cancer patients, survivors, healthcare providers, and community supporters to learn more about the latest advancements in cancer care.
The panel will share updates on the latest cancer research findings, screenings, treatments, and therapies. Doors open and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the physician panel starting at 6:30 p.m.
Discussion topics will include:
· -Advancements in radiation therapy
· -Advancements in clinical research
· -The latest trends in breast surgical oncology
· -Emergence of integrative oncology
Panelists include:
· -R. Scott Bermudez, radiation oncologist, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
· -Vera Hendrix, MD, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, Lakeshore Surgical
· -Patricia Braly, MD, gynecological oncologist, Women’s Cancer Care
· -Jack Saux, MD, medical oncologist, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
· -Agustin Suarez, MD, palliative medicine, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
“We are excited to host this community event,” said Mike Miranda, administrator, Northshore region, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “As the largest cancer care organization in the Gulf South, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is home to some of our region’s most experienced oncologists and cancer care specialists – and, as you will see from our list of panelists, many of them live, work and raise their families right here on the Northshore.”
This event is open to the general public, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, RSVP by Sept. 25. RSVP by visiting marybird.org/covington/cancer-series. For questions, email northshoreEvents@marybird.com.