Neurosciences
Brain Tumor Action Month (BTAM) 2012
Presented by: MUSC Brain & Spine Tumor Program When: The month of May, Events occur from April 30 - May 18, 2012 Where: Various locations in Charleston, SC Contact: For more information please contact Rachel Beard at beardr@musc.edu or 843-792-6592. To register for one of the registration required events please fill out the online registration form. Who Should Attend: Open to All! About: The primary goal of Brain Tumor Action Month is to raise awareness and convince others to join in the fight for an increase in funding for brain tumor research and the development of and access to better treatments.
Also, check out Mac'n at the 'Drome: A Concert Film Experience, Sunday April 29th. This documentary viewing premiere is based on the benefit concert held for Charleston based singer, songwriter, bandleader Mac Leaphart. All of the proceeds from DVD sales will benefit MUSC Brain Tumor Research.
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Date: Monday, April 30 - Friday, May 4, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (daily) Place: Hollings Cancer Center, 1st floor lobby (86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC) Details: Free, Open to All and No Registration Required Additional Information: A display table with free educational information and a chance to enter drawings for prizes. Also, pick up FREE brain tumor awareness bracelets and ribbons and make a donation to brain tumor research. You can also help support research by purchasing one of our unique T-shirts. back to the top |
Date: Monday, April 30, 2012 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Place: MUSC Horseshoe Details: Free, Open to All and No Registration Required Additional Information: This fair, which will have food vendors and the band The 3 Dudes, provides information on support services, and fundraising opportunities for Brain Tumor Research. You can also help support research by purchasing one of our unique T-shirts at this event. back to the top |
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Place: Hollings Cancer Center, Healing Garden (86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29403) Details: Free, Open to All and Registration Required Additional Information: Created by The Healing Exchange Brain Trust: braintrust.org |
| Lecture “Why Seizures Occur In Brain Tumor Patients” |
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Place: MUSC Ashley River Tower, Conference Room 1119 Details: Free, Open to All, Lunch Provided and Registration Required Additional Information: A lecture presented by MUSC's Gabriel Martz, M.D. and Leonardo Bonilha, M.D., Ph.D. for patients, family and health care providers. |
Lecture "Nutrition & Healthy Living for Brain Tumor Patients" |
Date: Friday, May 4, 2012 Time: 12 p.m. Place: MUSC Baruch Auditorium, Conference Room QG103 Details: Free, Open to All and Registration Required Additional Information: A lecture presented by Michael Stafford, RD, CSO, LD, Outpatient Oncology Dietitian, for patients, family and health care providers. |
| Lecture "Current Trends in the Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme" (for health care providers) |
Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Time: 5:30 p.m., lecture will begin at 6 p.m. Place: Anson Restaurant, 12 Anson Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Details: Free, For Health Care Providers and Dinner Provided To attend please contact to Amy Delaney by phone (803-378-7412) or email amy.delaney@merck.com. Additional Information: Nicholas G. Avgeropoulos, M.D. will be present his lecture "Current Trends in the Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme". Dr. Avgeropoulos serves as co-director of the Neuro-Oncology Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, Florida. This lecture is geared towards health care providers including doctors, nurses and healthcare administrators. It is not a CME credited event. Website: Anson Restaurant ansonrestaurant.com back to the top |
Benefit Concert & Silent Auction for MUSC Brain Tumor Research |
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| Fast Rounds: Answers to Questions We Forget to Ask When Diagnosed With a Brain Tumor |
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Place: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Boulevard, Charleston, South Carolina Details: Free, Open to All and Registration Required Additional Information: Spend an evening learning about support services for brain tumor patients and their families through this series of short lectures from the experts on these services, including everything from financial support to massage and physical therapy. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Fast Rounds Speakers: |
Date: Friday, May 18, 2012 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Joe P. Riley Jr. Park (360 Fishburne Street, Charleston, SC 29403) Details: Open to All, To purchase tickets visit: riverdogs.com Additional Information: Join us for an evening of baseball with the Charleston RiverDogs. To find out more visit the RiverDogs official website at riverdogs.com back to the top |
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