September 2008

Watch State-of-the-art Hip Surgeries for Active Adults

9.10.2008 Jen Smith
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On Wednesday, September 24, at 4:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson University Hospital hosted an Internet broadcast featuring stateof-the-art surgical options for treating chronic hip pain and diseased hips. To view the webcast go to www.JeffersonHospital.org/webcast.

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Free Prostate Screenings

9.03.2008 Jen Smith
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The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson is offering free prostate screenings as part of a research program. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. Screening is important because prostate cancer shows no symptoms in its earliest stages.

Screening is recommended for men:
     • ages 40 to 75
     • 35 if African American or Hispanic
     • 35 if there is a family history of prostate cancer

Free screenings, offering a blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA), testosterone and cholesterol, and a digital rectal exam, will take place Wednesday, September 17, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Kimmel Cancer Center – Bodine, located at 111 S. 11th Street in Center City Philadelphia.

Prostate Health International supports this service to the community.

For more information or to register for a free screening call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

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Breast Biopsy: A Breast Biopsy is Recommended. What Does This Mean and What Should You Do?

9.02.2008 Jen Smith
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A recommendation of a breast biopsy can be stressful.  Understanding
the different types of breast biopsies and the questions you should ask
when arranging one is helpful.  Learn more about what to expect when a
breast biopsy is needed.

  Speaker: Rita M. Battaglini, RN, BSN, OCN
Breast Care Coordinator
Jefferson Breast Care Center
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital   Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008   Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Location: 925 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room   Register: Click Here 
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Breast IQ: Understanding the Changes of Our Breast Throughout Our Life

9.02.2008 Jen Smith
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From puberty to adulthood, learn about the normal changes of
our breast and how to take care of the normal abnormalities, which may
occur.

  Speaker: Kristin L. Brill, MD, FACS
Breast Surgeon
Department of Surgery
Instructor, Jefferson Medical College   Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008   Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Location: 925 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room   Register: Click Here 
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Breast Imaging: What is a mammogram and Who Should Be Getting Them?

9.02.2008 Jen Smith
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From mammograms, breast ultrasounds and breast MRIs to breast imaging
of the future, come learn about which screening method is best for you.

  Speaker:

Barbara C. Cavanaugh, MD
Director, Jefferson Breast Imaging
Department of Radiology
Clinical Associate Professor, Jefferson Medical College

  Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008   Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Location: 925 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room   Register: Click Here 
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Breast Cancer: Treating Breast Cancer in 2009

9.02.2008 Jen Smith
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Find out more about the latest treatments for breast cancer; from
surgical options to medical and radiation oncology therapies that are
available today.  Learn about the latest clinical trials and
complementary therapies for you.

Speaker: Anne L. Rosenberg, MD, FACS
Breast Surgeon
Department of Surgery
Clinical Professor, Jefferson Medical College Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: 925 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room Register: Click Here
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