If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or care about someone who has, Wellness House welcomes you to our annual Hot Topics in Prostate Cancer Event. Join us to learn from top oncologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in the Chicago area. There is no cost for this – a light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Updates in Prostate Cancer Treatment & Research Panel Presentations | 9:00 - 11:00 am
9:00 – 9:30
Updates in Surgical Oncology
Abhinav Sidana, MBBS, MPH, Urologic oncologistUChicago Medicine
9:30 – 10:00
Updates in Surgical Oncology
Patrick Sweeney, MD, Radiation oncologist
Radiation Oncology Consultants
10:00 – 10:30
Updates in Medical Oncology
Syed Mohi Ahmed, MD, PhD, Medical oncologist
Northwestern Medicine and Song Jiang, MD, PhD, Urology
Northwestern Medicine
10:30 – 11:00
Q&A with Physician Panel
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Healthy Living After Prostate Cancer:
Side Effects and Reducing Risk of Recurrence
Michelle Smekens, ND, FABNO, LDN
Naturopathic Cancer Support & Family Medicine
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Rebuilding After Cancer:
The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy
Amber Kline, PT, DPT
ARC Physical Therapy
Ask the RD:
Nutrition Recommendations for Prostate Cancer
Angela Dennison, RD, LDN
Wellness House
Caring for the Caregiver
Ellen Nieman, LCSW
Wellness House
Join Us Early for Two Sessions about Nutrition
Thursday, September 26 | 5:00 – 5:30 pmHealthy Eating for Prostate Cancer
Thursday, September 26 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
A Nutritious Meal with a Nurse who
Knows: Top Questions Prostate
Cancer Patients Ask