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• Clinical Trials and New Anticancer Treatments (Virtual)

  • When
    13 May 2024
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    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video

  
  

  Clinical Trials and New Anticancer Treatments

  May 13, 7pm-8:15pm

  It is a truly remarkable time for developing new treatments for cancer. Increasing understanding of cancer biology and the ability to design new drugs to target abnormalities present in cancer has resulted in a number of novel anticancer drugs being approved by the FDA. There are now drugs that either block specific genetic changes in cancer, modulate the immune system, or represent ways to selectively deliver high doses of chemotherapies to the tumor with acceptable safety profiles. These “new drugs” go through very rigorous testing in the laboratory, and only if they meet certain criteria as anticancer agents, are they brought forward to clinical trials. Early-phase trials are used to test new treatments for cancer while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety. Based on findings in tumor samples and patient characteristics we can now better select new treatments which have a higher likelihood to help patients, a process referred to as ‘personalized medicine’. During this talk we will discuss the concept of personalized medicine, phases of clinical trials, and development of new anticancer treatments.

  There will be a Q&A segment after the presentation.

  

  Dr. Jessica Jou is the featured speaker. 

  About Dr. Jessica Jou:

  Dr. Jou specializes in the surgical, medical and supportive care of women with gynecologic cancers. She is dedicated to partnering with her patients by listening carefully to their hopes and needs and by providing detailed information on their best treatment options.

  Dr. Jou performs open, laparoscopic, and advanced robotic surgeries. She also administers chemotherapy and other anti-cancer treatments.

  Her research examines real-world trends in physician practices and patient outcomes. She has a special interest in clinical trials and personalized gynecologic cancer therapies.

  Dr. Jou grew up in Taiwan, and loves to visit her family who still live on the beautiful island. She is a certified bilingual Mandarin provider. After completing her residency training in the Bronx and fellowship in San Diego, she moved to the Pacific Northwest with her husband, who is a physician at the Veterans hospital. She loves being outdoors, listening to podcasts, and exploring new cities.

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    16 May 2024
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    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  May 16, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    13 Jun 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  June 13, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

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• Virtual 2024 Ovarian Cancer Medical Update

  • When
    26 Jun 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  

  2024 Annual Ovarian Cancer Medical Update

  The Latest on Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment 

  Join us for the annual Ovarian Cancer Medical Update on Wednesday, June 26, 7:00pm-8:15pm. The update will focus on ovarian cancer information including the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment. 

  Dr. Erin Salinas is the featured speaker. 

  Dr. Salinas specializes in gynecologic oncology with expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, complex pelvic surgery, abdominal debulking surgery and minimally invasive fertility sparing surgeries. She treats all gynecologic cancers and has a strong interest in clinical trials and the genetic links to GYN cancers. Dr. Salinas is committed to building open and honest relationships with her patients. She takes a comprehensive approach to ensure her patients are supported on every level by an integrated care team to treat the whole person not just the cancer. Dr. Salinas states, “It’s important to me to get to know the women in my care so we can make decisions together. I try to lay out a clear understanding of what to expect during treatment and walk with them throughout that process.”

  When not working, Dr. Salinas enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and son. She loves soccer, the outdoors, hiking, road biking, camping and traveling.

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  This educational session is being sponsored with the generous support of:

  
  

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    18 Jul 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  July 18, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

  REGISTER HERE

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    16 Aug 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  August 16, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

  REGISTER HERE

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    19 Sep 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  September 19, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

  REGISTER HERE

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    17 Oct 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  October 17, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

  REGISTER HERE

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    14 Nov 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  November 14, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

  REGISTER HERE

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• Virtual Support Group Facilitated by Susan Hedlund

  • When
    12 Dec 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Audio/Video Conference

  Virtual Support Group via Zoom

  December 12, 4-5:30pm

  

  Join us for a virtual support group facilitated by Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., Director, Patient/Family Support Services, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine.

  Our virtual support group is designed to serve ovarian cancer survivors who share about their personal diagnosis and journey; find comfort and support within the group; and gain information from others’ experience and knowledge.

  Please contact info@ovariancancerosw.org with questions/topics you’d like Susan to address.

  Please register for this event: your event registration confirmation and event reminders will include Zoom meeting login information. We are unable to monitor emails for login information during live events. 

  REGISTER HERE

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