Knowledge is Power: Know Your Risks

 

We all have a little bit of super hero in us and together we can fight cancer. Gynecologic cancers, including ovarian and cervical cancer, affect more than 20,000 woman a year in the United States. Arm yourself with the facts and get your annual exam. John Stoddard Cancer Center invites you to join a team of specialists from the John Stoddard Gynecologic Oncology Program and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition for:

 

"Knowledge is Power: Know Your Risks"

Tuesday, August 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Iowa Methodist Education and Research Center

1415 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA

 

Agenda

• Welcome
• Background information on gynecologic cancers (signs, symptoms, screening information, the importance of annual exams) - Presented by Gina Mandernach, RN, BSN, Stoddard Care Coordinator
• Cutting edge treatment options for gynecologic cancers - Presented by Dr. Steven Elg, gynecologic oncologist with The Iowa Clinic
• Patient Testimonial

This is a free event and dinner will be provided.

 

Click here to view a map of the Iowa Methodist Medical Center campus. The Education and Research Center is located on the southwest side of the campus.