New Patient and Family Advisory Council
Infuses New Perspectives, Insight into Oncology Services

Breast Care Center
with Lauren Schnaper, MD
Comprehensive breast cancer care

Breast Cancer Clinic
with Scott Maizel, MD
Assessing the risk

Advances in Mammography
with Judy Destouet, MD
A diagnosis within 48 hours

Cervical Cancer
with Michael Dillon, MD
The importance of regular screenings and prevention
What are the three subtypes of cervical cancer?

Diagnostic Imaging
with Alex Munitz, MD
Radiologists are eyes and ears for physicians

Breast Imaging
with Judy Destouet, MD
Detecting early stage cancer
What is new in breast imaging at GBMC?

MRI and PET Scans
with Loralie Ma, MD
A quick and accurate diagnosis
How are MRI and PET images taken?

Interventional Radiology
with Malonnie Kinnison, MD
Treatments decrease recovery time
When is interventional radiology used?

Multidisciplinary Treatment of Cancer
with Gary Cohen, MD
Assuring the best care
What medical specialists are members of the GBMC multidisciplinary team?

GI Cancers
with Robert Donegan, MD
Diagnosis and treatment
What are some other GI cancers?

Bladder Cancer
with Ronald Tutrone, MD
Innovative treatments provide better outcomes
What are the stages of bladder cancer?

Pancreatic Cancer
with John Flowers, MD
Surgery offers the only cure
What are the different stages of pancreatic cancer?

Risk Assessment
with Scott Maizel, MD
Determining real risks for breast cancer
How is a woman’s risk for breast cancer determined?

Leukemia
with John Nesbitt, MD
Understanding the types and treatments
How are different types of leukemia treated?

Sphincter Preservation
with George Apostolides, MD
Maintaining a higher quality of life
How does a J-pouch work?

Laparoscopic Surgery
with Lisa Savoie, MD
Minimally invasive colon cancer removal
Who is a candidate for laparoscopic surgery?

Chemotherapy
with Paul Celano, MD
Advancements for all stages of colorectal cancer
What are the different stages of colorectal cancer?

Colonoscopy
with Ibrahim Razzak, MD
Helping prevent colon cancer
At what age should you get screened?

Radiation Therapy
with Eva Zinreich, MD
Its role in treating colorectal cancer
What are the advantages to both preoperative and postoperative radiation therapy?

Imaging Tests
with Francesco Grasso, MD
Diagnosing colorectal cancer with precision
What are the differences between the imaging systems?

Neurosurgical Advancements
with Reginald Davis, MD
For brain, head and spine disorders
What are some specific advancements?

Stereotactic Radiosurgery
with Bryan Mason, MD
Treating brain tumors with precision
Is SRS effective on all sizes of tumors?

Prostate Cancer
with Robert Brookland, MD
Why radiation therapy is a viable option
How is radiation therapy administered for prostate cancer?

New Imaging Technology
with Loralie Ma, MD, PhD
Making radiation therapy more precise
What software is used to view these combined images?

Gynecologic Radiation Therapy
with Francis Grumbine, MD
A mainstay of treatment
What are the two ways to deliver radiation for GYN cancers?

Breast Radiation
with Albert L. Blumberg, MD
A team approach to breast conservation
How is the best treatment option determined?

Head and Neck Cancer
with Eva Zinreich, MD
How radiation helps restore quality of life
How many weeks of radiation are usually required?

Multidisciplinary Care
with Neal Friedlander, MD
Deciding when to use radiation therapy
Are primary care physicians involved in radiation treatment planning?

Breast Care Center
with Lauren Schnaper, MD
Comprehensive Care
What are the goals of the GBMC Breast Care Center?

Treatment Options
with Sandy Fogel, MD
Breast conservation surgery
What is the recovery time for breast conservation surgery?

Rapid Breast Cancer Diagnostics
with Alex Munitz, MD
Knowledge is power
What is the radiologist’s role?

Breast Reconstruction
with Alyson Wells, MD
Rebuilding after breast cancer
When does reconstruction take place?

Advances in Mammography
with Judy Destouet, MD
A diagnosis within 48 hours
How does digital mammography differ from film?

Cancer Surgery
with Frank Rotolo, MD
A mainstay of treatment
Can surgery help prevent cancer?

Lung Cancer
with Neri Cohen, MD, PhD
When is surgery appropriate?
What is a “thoracic” procedure?

Colorectal Cancer
with George Apostolides, MD
removing disease, preventing recurrence
What is the survival rate for colorectal cancer?

Laparoscopic Surgery
with Joel Turner, MD
Minimal intrusion, maximum results
Which region of the world has the highest rate of skin cancer?

Head and Neck Cancer
with John R. Saunders, MD
Surgery for removal and reconstruction
What are the symptoms of head and neck cancer?

Brain Tumors
with Bryan Mason, MD
Complex and individualized treatment
Are there brain tumors that don’t need to be removed?

Medical Oncology
with Paul Celano, MD
An Overview
What is the “multidisciplinary approach” used at GBMC?

Breast Cancer
with Madhu Chaudhry, MD
A Team Approach to Treatment
When is it ideal to begin screenings for breast cancer?

Lung Cancer
with Robert Donegan, MD
Treatment and Prevention
What is the leading risk for lung cancer?

Melanoma
with Gary Cohen, MD
Protecting Your Skin
Which region of the world has the highest rate of skin cancer?

Colorectal cancer
with Marshall Levine, MD
A treatable disease
Is weakness a symptom of colorectal cancer?

Enlarged Prostate
with Stephen Busky, MD
Symptoms and Evaluation
What are the potential diagnostic tests if you have voiding difficulties?

Treatment Advances
with Daniel Dietrick, MD
da Vinci Surgical System
What are the advantages of da Vinci over open surgery?

Prostate Cancer
with Thomas Smyth, MD
Diagnostic and Evaluation Procedures
How do you interpret the score of PSA?

Prostate Cancer
with Sankar Kausik, MD
Risk Factors
What is the statistical data related to these factors?

Prostate Cancer
with David Goldstein, MD
Treatment Options
What are the specifics of these treatments?

Understanding Prostate Cancer
with Ron Tutrone, MD
Signs and Symptoms
When should men start with PSA's?

Blood Diseases
with Maddie Chaudhry, MD
Have Effective Treatments

Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
with Paul Celano, MD
New approaches

Advanced Radiation Technology
with Robert Brookland, MD
Effective in treating cancer

Clinical Trials
with Gary Cohen, MD
Give patients more treatment options