Melanoma

On Saturday, June 6, as part of the Florence Winberg Education Series a special session was held for melanoma patients, their families and caregivers.

The event Learning about Melanoma: Treatment and Health Living was a partnership with the Melanoma Network of Canada. 

View some of the day’s presentations and speakers below:

» Patient as teacher

Watch and learn from three melanoma patients at the Odette Cancer Centre.

» How to maximize your health with nutrition

Registered Dietitian Jean Lamantia de-bunks myths related to fad diets and talks about the types of foods that are helpful to prevent cancer.

» What’s new and exciting in melanoma treatment

Dr. Teresa Petrella discusses emerging and important information for melanoma patients receiving treatment.

» Surgical management of extremity and trunk melanoma

Dr. Frances Wright presents what to expect around specific melanoma-based surgeries.

» Caring for the "me" in melanoma

Debbie Lawrie, RN, presents the ABCDE’s of melanoma and tips for sun safe summer!

» Cancer and exercise: what do I need to know?

Leslie Gibson, Occupational Therapist, discusses the impact of exercise for patients with melanoma and other cancers.

For more information about upcoming patient education special events please email us at patienteducation@sunnybrook.ca.