Public Seminars & Presentations

THE HALLMARKS OF CANCER

This presentation offers a more technical explanation that effectively illustrates how healthy cells become cancer cells. The conversion of a healthy cell to a cancerous cell is a process referred to as transformation. This process involves a series of changes that provides a growth advantage for the transformed cell within a surrounding tissue. Collectively, the mechanisms providing growth advantages for the transformed cells are commonly known as the Hallmarks of Cancer.

SKIN CANCER: THE 5 W’S…WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, AND WHY

Skin cancer is a disease that impacts many Floridians. This presentation begins with an examination of the anatomy of the skin with a particular focus on the epidermal layer which includes the cells that can serve as the origins of skin cancer. The presentation discusses the most common types of skin cancer and the standard care for treating these malignancies. At the conclusion, the audience is provided with ways to prevent a personal experience with skin cancer.

BREAST CANCER: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Using medical illustrations (not photos), this presentation begins with the anatomy of the breast at the tissue and cellular levels to describe the origins of cancer cells within the breast. Next, the audience is shown the development of breast cancer and how systems are used to stage the development when describing and monitoring the growth. The presentation concludes with how breast cancer treatments are designed to treat the more common types of breast cancer.

OVARIAN CANCER: THE STEPCHILD CANCER OF THE BRCA GENES

It is common to associate the BRCA (BReast CAncer) genes with breast cancer development. However, these genes also play a significant role in the development of ovarian cancer. The signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer development are described in detail to bring awareness about the noticeable signs and symptoms that might suggest tumor development. This presentation is essential to both women and men with a family history of cancer and who might be carriers of BRCA mutations.

LEUKEMIA: THERE IS MORE TO IT THAN YOU THINK

Generally speaking, leukemia is often thought of as a cancer of the blood and it is a diagnosis that nobody wants to receive. Moreover, leukemia is a type of cancer that is not well understood by many people outside of the medical community. This presentation provides a thorough explanation of leukemia and results in the audience being more knowledgeable about the various types of leukemia.

COLORECTAL CANCER: BRINGING ENLIGHTENMENT TO THIS COMPLEX CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Colorectal cancer is a common yet complicated disease to understand due to its diverse nature and variety of initiating events. This presentation introduces the initiating events that can trigger tumor development. Included are statistical information in regard to the prevalence of colon cancer among different populations and best practices to prevent colon cancer.

PANCREATIC CANCER: I KNOW IT IS BAD, BUT HOW BAD IS IT?

This presentation begins with describing the pancreas in a healthy context and the numerous roles it plays while maintaining a healthy bodily state. The audience is informed on current diagnostic procedures, the significance of each stage used to describe the cancer development, and the treatment options. By the end of this presetnation, the audience will have a better understanding of why pancreatic cancer is such a notorious disease.

LUNG CANCER: WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE’S FIRE

Sometimes in life, when certain elements are so prevalent in our society they are often overlooked and not given the attention they deserve. The same rings true when it comes to public awareness for some types of cancer. This presentation is designed to provide enlightenment about a very serious type of cancer that is so common in our society. At the conclusion, the audience is provided information about lung cancer prevention and the promotion of lung cancer awareness.

WHAT IS GASTRIC CANCER? I THINK IT INVOLVES THE STOMACH BUT I’M NOT SURE

The human body is a beautiful complex system of multiple parts working in harmonious concert to ensure the survival. The audience is provided with descriptions on how this disease is diagnosed, described using a common staging system, and the therapeutic approaches used to treat this malignancy. At the conclusion of this presentation, the audience will have a greater appreciation for a healthy lifestyle to avoid developing cancer in one of the most important organs of the human body.

HEREDITY AND CANCER: A FAMILY AFFAIR

Sadly, many of us have been there: A cancer diagnosis hits a family member, and after the initial shock and grief, you can’t help but wonder: Is it hereditary? Am I going to get it too? This presentation discusses the ways different cancers can share a common genetic link that can impact multiple generations of a family. Finally, the presentation discusses the prevalence of commonly known cancers among certain populations and ethnic groups.