Link between genes and cancer explored at MCC
Submitted by Centegra
Those who have a family history of cancer or who are interested in learning about the link between genes and cancer are welcomed to attend, “Genes and Cancer: The New Frontier,” an informative lecture and discussion. The free symposium will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at McHenry County College Conference Center, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.
“Participants will learn how the new frontier of genetics can tell us more about individual cancer risks, effective treatments and outcomes,” said Dr. Michael Soble, an independent oncologist and hematologist on the medical staff at Centegra Health System.
Soble will join independent radiation oncologists Dr. Terrence Bugno and Dr. Geoffrey Smoron for this informative lecture, which will also allow time for questions and answers. Shelly Galasinski, a licensed genetic counselor with Centegra Health System, also will be present to answer questions about the Centegra Cancer Genetic Counseling Program.
“Our program uses comprehensive genetic evaluation, testing, education and counseling to provide individuals and their families a better understanding of their cancer risks,” Galasinski said.
“These consultations help people make more informed medical decisions,” she added.
To register, call (877) CENTEGRA. For more information about the Centegra Genetic Counseling Program, visit Centegra.org.
Additionally, community members have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Centegra Health System and the American Cancer Society are partnering to recruit men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). To participate in the study, individuals must first go to seeuthere.com/cps3enroll/mchenryil to schedule an enrollment appointment. Limited appointment dates are available. They are:
Ÿ 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.
Ÿ 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at Centegra Hospital-McHenry.
For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3, visit cancer.org/cps3, email cps3@cancer.org, or call toll-free (888) 604-5888.
Centegra Hospital McHenry is recognized as having one of a few cancer programs in the state to receive the Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Additionally, all the Centegra Sage Cancer Center nurses are oncology certified. Patients needing additional follow-up may be referred to Centegra’s conveniently located medical imaging departments for various state-of-the-art, diagnostic exams including ultrasounds, MRIs and PET/CTs.