Newswise — Neurosurgeons, brain tumor researchers and other professionals affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Department of Neurosurgery will present a one-day conference, "Outsmarting Brain Tumors," on Saturday, May 10, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The free conference is part of National Brain Tumor Awareness Week and will be held in the Medical Center's Harvey Morse Auditorium, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.
Keith L. Black, M.D., chairman of the medical center's Department of Neurosurgery, will lead a highly respected faculty of brain tumor experts who will discuss the latest research related to brain tumors, new discoveries that have been translated into treatments, and surgical and non-surgical treatment options, including Gamma Knife therapy, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Many presentations will address specific symptoms, research and treatment options related to pituitary and other sellar tumors, acoustic neuromas and other skull base tumors, meningiomas, gliomas and metastatic tumors. Other sessions will provide information to help patients and families contend with financial, legal, emotional and intimacy issues.
In addition to Black, moderators for individual breakout sessions include John Yu, M.D., director of Surgical Neuro-oncology at Cedars-Sinai; Veronica Porche, Psy.D.; and Adam Mamelak, M.D., co-director of Cedars-Sinai's Pituitary Center. Additional faculty include neurosurgeons and brain tumor researchers, neuro-oncologists, a radiation oncologist, an acupuncturist, a registered nurse specializing in case management, and a certified clinical sexologist.
The conference is supported and endorsed by the American Brain Tumor Association, the National Brain Tumor Foundation, the Florida Brain Tumor Association, and The Wellness Community.
There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is required. Those interested may call (800) 233-2771 (1-800-CEDARS-1) or visit http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/6640.html.
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