Adolescents who are diagnosed with cancer
face unique psychosocial, developmental and emotional challenges.
The Teen Cancer Symposium will provide tools and best practices to help
you support teens, their friends and families who are touched by cancer.
COST: FREE
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register online at
www.lls.org/dm/patienteducation. Please register by February 12,
2010. If you are unable to attend, please notify us by February 16,
2010.
Location:
Central United Methodist Church, Kendall Hall
1875 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Located on the Southeast Corner of Central Avenue and Palm Lane.
View map.
Topics Include (highlights of the presentation):
The unique challenges facing teens with cancer
How illness affects normal development
Helping adolescents succeed in school after diagnosis
The effects cancer has on the family
Improving your effectiveness with bereavement issues
Teen survivor panel
Keynote Speaker: Archie Bleyer, MD
Medical Director, Clinical Research, St. Charles Regional
Cancer Center Director
Alfac/CureSearch Adolescent and Young Cancer Research Founding Member
LiveStrong Young Adult Alliance
Additional Speakers:
Amanda Lopez and Chantelle Johnson - Child Life Specialists,
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Tracy Thurston - The Wellness Community - Arizona
Josie Jones, SMSW and Kathryn Rose, LMSW - Cardon Children's Medical
Center
Laurie Smith, RN, MSN, PCNS-BC, CPON - Cardon Children's Medical
Center
Shannon Schiefer, MA, LPC - Grief and Bereavement Counselor
Masha Soldavini, MSW and Sharon Denny, RN - Phoenix Children's
Hospital
Click here to
download Slipping Through the Gap
event brochure.
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