CancerConnect

Live Web Chat with Barrie R. Cassileth, PhD, Chief, Integrative Medicine Service; Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair Integrative Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC

Dr. Howard Hochster from Yale School of Medicine discusses screening in high-risk patients, follow-up strategies for early-stage colon cancer, as well as treatment options for early-stage colon cancer and how advances in testing can provide additional information on which patients would benefit from chemotherapy. He also answers additional questions regarding testing and treatment options in advanced colon cancer.

Dr. Philip H. Gutin, Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center discusses and fields questions about surgery for brain tumors.

Dr. Stephen Edge and Kathleen Fassl, PT from Roswell Park Cancer Institute discuss and field questions on managing lymphedema in this Web Chat. Dr. Edge is the Medical Director of the Breast Center and the Chief of Breast Surgery in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Ms. Fassl is the Co-Director of Lymphedema Management Services at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Dr. Boris Kuvshinoff II and Dr. Renuka Iyer, Co-Directors of the Liver and Pancreas Tumor Center at Roswell Park Cancer Center, discuss and field questions on treatment options for liver cancers on CancerConnect. This is a unique opportunity to engage with a-world-renowned expert.

Dr. Neal Shore from the Carolina Urologic Research Center discusses and fields questions on managing side effects and maximizing health during and after prostate cancer treatment on CancerConnect.

Dr. David Hyams from Desert Surgical Oncology. Dr. Hyams discusses and fields questions on ductal carcinoma in situ treatment. He also discusses recent advances that can help define recurrence risk and guide treatment decision making. Dr. Hyams has over 25 years of experience and has spent much of his career in academic medicine, serving on the faculty of two well-recognized Universities. In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Hyams is an internationally recognized consultant and educator in surgical oncology.

Branded Entertainment Pioneers, O2 Media take their popular morning show, The Balancing Act to a whole new level on their commitment to the issue of cancer. "The Balancing Act" is proud to announce a welcomed partner in this important initiative—Women Magazine, published by Omni Health Media, LLC. Lauren Newman-Giannetti, Senior Associate Producer for The Balancing Act says, "With 1 in 3 people developing cancer at some time in their lives, we knew we had to make a serious commitment to do our part in informing our viewers about the latest advancements. With the Women Magazine partnership we'll be able to do just that."

The series of topics that will be introduced range from prevention and detection, to intervention and most importantly— the sharing of hope with others. Each month "The Balancing Act Takes on Cancer—Hear Us Roar" series along with Women Magazine will take on different issues. Various celebrities will also be joining The Balancing Act throughout the series to share their personal stories of how they were impacted by cancer—and what they're doing to make a difference. Charles Weaver, MD, Founder and Executive Editor of Women magazine, says, "We know that women make the majority of healthcare decisions for themselves and their families, and we are thrilled to be able to share valuable information and inspiring stories from the pages of Women with viewers." The Balancing Act and Women magazine, along with the many special guests will provide messages of hope, inspiration, education and information that will help viewers on their own personal journeys.