You have asked where and who was listening.
The continuing education program for Onocology Nurses "Lung Cancer: Exploring the Continuum of Care" was held in the International Room at Fairview Southdale Hospital here in the Twin Cities.
There were over 100 nurses there who care for us in hospitals, clinics, assist at radiation sites.
The Program included -
Dr Rousey....Overview of Lung Cancer
Dr. Jacque.....Diagnosing, Staging, Treatment of Lung Cancer:The role of the Thoracic Surgeon.
Dr Andrade....Minimally Invasive Surgery in Lung Cancer.
Dr. Kratzke...Treatment for Locally Advanced Lung Cancer
Dr Diaz....Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases: Whole Brain RT&/or Radiosurgery.
Also these RNs spoke
Teri Kast..Management of Obstructive Endobronchial Lesions
Michele O'Brien....Malignant Pleural Effusions
and Dr Fu spoke of Smoking Cessation.
Last 2:45 there was the Survivor presentation myself, a neat guy W. Bill who was 77, Stage IV and a 27 month survivor who never smoked and is in the Guenise Book of Records for running a marathon on all continents including Antartica! He says he was exposed to diesel fumes for over 40 years, and a women who quit smoking 20 yrs ago, and after an open and close surgery and being told by the surgeon to get her affairs in order for she was going to be dead , went for a 2nd opinion, 7 yrs ago , had chemo, surgery and now is friends with NED!
After we summarized our stories they asked questions, then W. Bill sang " Leroy Brown"!
Bet that was more than you wanted to know, o well, it was great. Donna G