Physicians, Survivors Inspire at Space Coast Cancer Center Summit
eHealthWatch MULTIMEDIA EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Survivorship Summit Featured Moffitt’s Dr. Paul Jacobsen
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The second annual Space Coast Cancer Center Survivorship Summit was held in conjunction with the Moffitt Cancer Center at the Great Outdoors RV and Golf Resort in Titusville.
Dr. Paul Jacobsen's presentation during the Space Coast Cancer Center Survivorship Summit focused on identifying and promoting behaviors that can lead to reductions in cancer risk.
Over 100 people were in attendance to hear featured speaker Paul Jacobsen, PhD, of the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa – as well as prominent local and national cancer experts ans cancer survivors.
Dr. Jacobsen’s presentation focused on identifying and promoting behaviors that can lead to reductions in cancer risk, earlier detection of cancer and improved quality of life following cancer diagnosis – which are all themes of the the Summit's program that was formatted to educate patients, help identify goals including establishing effective communication, find each patient’s health needs, implement a plan of care that combines psychosocial and biomedical services.
In addition to Dr. Jacobsen, several other expert physicians presented seminars about various aspects of cancer care. Among the presenters were:
- Cynthia Bryant, MD, Radiation Oncologist at Space Coast Cancer Center presented, “How Advances in Technology Can Minimize Long Term Sequelae of Radiation Treatment.”
- R. Duff Sprawls, MD, Medical Oncologist at Space Coast Cancer Center, presented “New Advances in Targeted Therapy of Cancer.”
- David Greenblum, MD, Psychiatrist, presents “Emotional Response to Cancer.”
- Bharat Patel, MD, Pain Management, Physiatry presents “Management of Chronic Pain Syndromes.”
- Robert Bridwell, MD, West Virginia, presents “The Role of PET/CT in the Diagnosis and Management of Cancer.”
The Space Coast Cancer Center Survivorship Summit included inspiring and educational presentations by cancer survivors Theresa Scherer, Kurt Erlenbach and Rosemary Herring.
Survivor presentations were delivered by Theresa Scherer (far right), Kurt Erlenbach (far left) and Rosemary Herring (front right). Patient Advocate and Navigator Barbara Prisco (front left) organized and managed the Summit.
“Hope,” “Health,” “Healing”
The Space Coast Cancer Center’s Titusville, Florida state-of-the-art complex includes a comprehensive network of services so patients may concentrate on the road to recovery. “Hope,” “Health,” “Healing,” are words that adorn the reception area – and also form the philosophy behind the Center.
Dr. Richard Levine
Dr. Richard Levine, past president of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncologists, has incorporated the latest trends in oncology into the impressive multi-million dollar, 22,000-square-foot building complex.
The Center has a staff of 68, including nine physicians and two nurse practitioners. Sister offices are located in Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and Rockledge.
The Space Coast Center is one of 17 facilities in the state affiliated with the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. The Center offers on-site clinical trials in collaboration with Moffitt as well as with Shands Cancer Centers and the National Cancer Institute, and is one of only three oncology practices participating in quality care studies with Moffitt Cancer Center and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
In the Space Coast Cancer Center’s building, Dr. Levine and his staff successfully blended the best medical technology and care available with services that also address cancer patients’ emotional needs.
“This is the future of oncology,” says Dr. Levine. “This is the proper medical model for cancer care.”
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