Mayo Clinic invites patients, families and caregivers interested in breast cancer and hematologic malignancies to special dinner lectures and a wellness program at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida.
Dr. Edith Perez (breast cancer) and Dr. Shaji Kumar (hematologic
malignancies) discuss the recent developments for diagnosis and treatment. Ample time for questions and answers and to interact with the speakers and families in the group will make for very special evenings.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island is offering ocean view rooms at a special group rate of $209 per night plus tax for attendees of this special event. Identify yourself as a Mayo Clinic when calling to
reserve your accommodations at 800-241-3333 or 904-277-1100.
*Enrollment will close on July 6, 2009.
For more information or to register: Mayo School of CPD, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville,
FL 32224, 800-462-9633 or 904-953-2481 Email: cme-jax@mayo.edu, Onlineregistration:www.mayo.edu/cme/hematology-oncology/wellness.html
Health and Wellness Program for Breast Cancer and
Myeloma/Amyloidosis Patients, Families & CaregiversThursday, July 30, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Dinner and breast cancer lecture - “Factors Influencing
Incidence and Outcome of Patients with Breast Cancer from Exercise to Nutrition to Molecular Predictors” - Edith A. Perez, M.D. ($75)
Friday, July 31, 2009 9:00 AM - Join the Ritz Carlton fitness expert for a 45-minute class on
Tai Chi. The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health. ($45)*
11:30 AM - Ritz Carlton’s chef’s selection three course lunch especially designed for patients, caregivers and their families. Learn
to prepare and cook a tasty and healthy meal with the Ritz Carlton’s culinary team. ($65)*
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Dinner and myeloma/amyloidosis lecture - “How close are we to finding the cure for multiple myeloma and amyloidosis?”
- Shaji Kumar, M.D. ($75)
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Mayo Clinic Lectures for Patients/Caregivers- Amyloidosis,MM,Breast Cancer
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