Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center | Dec. 2, 2023

The Learning Center At A Glance Patient Symposiums Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center | Dec. 2, 2023

T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

The T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence team at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center combines innovative research, advanced technologies, and an integrated approach to provide individualized treatment for each patient.

Through their Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program, you’ll have access to the leading care from some of the nation’s skin health experts including surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, nurses, and therapists.

Their melanoma program offers all the services needed to treat the whole person – not just the disease –in one location. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with melanoma or need additional screening or diagnostics, their multidisciplinary team will provide you with customized care and be a helpful resource every step of the way.

Date: Saturday – December 2, 2023
Time: 11 AM (ET) 10:00 AM (CT) 9:00 AM (MT) 8:00 AM (PT)
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Location: This is an in-person and virtual presentation

Presenters & Topics

9:00 AM (MT)
Welcome and Introductions

Mark Gimbel, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Surgical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

9:10 AM (MT)
Genetics and Melanoma
Jordan Abbott, MD
Onco-Dermatologist
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

 

9:30 AM (MT)
Surgical Management of Melanoma

Mark Gimbel, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Surgical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

 

9:50 AM (MT)
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Fade Mahmoud, MD
Associate Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Medical Oncologist
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

 

10:10 AM (MT)
Q&A

10:30 AM (MT)
Break

10:40 AM (MT)
Overcoming the Fear of Recurrence
Rena Szabo, Psy.D., M.A., M.Ed.
Banner Medical Group Psychology Director
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

 

 

11:00 AM (MT)
Nutrition for Cancer Risk Reduction and Survivorship
Lillian Swatek RD, CSO, CDCES
Senior RD, Outpatient Dietitian
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

 

11:20 AM (MT)
Resources for Melanoma Patients & Caregivers
Ann Garst Taylor
Director of Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma Foundation

 

11:30 AM (MT)
Q&A

11:55 AM (MT)
Closing Remarks

Mark Gimbel, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Surgical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center