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July 10-11 Patient Meeting in Chicago
The American Brain Tumor Association's 9th Biennial Patient, Survivor, and Family Meeting
Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort, July 10-11th
Room rate (until June 19th) $99.00 plus tax for up to 4 people in the room
For hotel reservations call the Marriott at 847-634-0100
Click here for driving directions locally or from O'Hare Airport
For taxi service from O'Hare: Upon arrival at the airport, please call 303 Cab Company at 773-763-0303 or American Taxi at 773-743-5555 for a pick up, then follow the signs in the baggage claim area to the Pre-arranged Taxi Loading Area. These flat rate cab fares will run under $40 to the Marriott Lincolnshire. You may also call them in advance to secure your pick up.
Registration is now $60.00
Download Meeting Registration Forms
Meeting Program Friday, July 10
11:00 – 5:00 pm Registration
11:00 – 5:00 pm Presenting Sponsors Exhibit
12:00 – 12:10 pm Welcome to New Patients, Survivors, and Family Members
Barbara Dunn, JD, Board Member
American Brain Tumor Association
12:10 – 1:00 pm An Introduction to Brain Tumors
Jeffrey Cozzens, MD - NorthShore University HealthSystem
1:00 pm – 1:10 pm Break
1:10 pm – 1:20 pm Official Opening Welcome
Elizabeth Wilson, Executive Director
American Brain Tumor Association
1:20 pm – 2:20 pm Diagnosis and Beyond: Building Your Survivorship Team
Susan Chang, MD
University of California, San Francisco
Kristi Turner, OTR/L, MSCS, CKTP
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Monica Chmielewski, MPT
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Jillann Demes, MSW, LSW, OSW-C
American Brain Tumor Association
2:20 – 3:00 pm Introduction to Clinical Trials
M. Kelly Nicholas, MD, PhD
University of Chicago Medical Center
3:00 – 3:20 pm Break
3:20 – 4:00 pm New Research Trends:
Personalized Medicine, Proteomics, Biomarkers, and Imaging
Xandra Breakefield, PhD - Massachusetts General Hospital
4:00 – 5:30 pm Reading a Research Poster/ Visit with ABTA Researchers
Jeffrey Raizer, MD – Northwestern Memorial Hospital
5:30 – 6:30 pm Rest and Relaxation
6:30 – 9:00 pm Dinner and Concert by David Bailey (both are included in your registration fee)
Saturday, July 11
7:30 – 5:00 pm Registration
7:30 – 4:00 pm Exhibits – Sponsors and Not forProfits
7:30 – 8:45 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 pm Relaxation Cafe
9:00 – 9:15 am General Session Welcome
Elizabeth Wilson
Executive Director, American Brain Tumor Association
9:15 – 10:45 am Mock Tumor Board, with Questions and Answers
Gene Barnett, MD - Cleveland Clinic
M. Kelly Nicholas, MD - University of Chicago
Peter Burger, MD - Johns Hopkins
MaryAnne Marymont, MD - Northwestern Memorial
John Ruge, MD - Advocate Lutheran General
10:45 – 11:15 am Break
11:15 – 12:15 pm I Look Normal, But I'm Not
Jean Arzbaecher, RN, MS, APN
University of Chicago
Brian Leahy, PhD
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
12:15 – 2:00 pm Lunch (included)
1:00 – 4:00 pm Expressive Art
Sharon Hyson, BFA, ATR
1:00 – 5:00 pm Relaxation Cafe
2:00 – 2:45 pm Treatment Workshops (attend one of your choice)
Treating Benign Tumors
Mark Johnson, MD - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Treating Low Grade Tumors
Susan Chang, MD - University of California, San Francisco
Treating Anaplastic Astrocytomas and Glioblastoma
Jeffrey Raizer, MD - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Treating Oligodendroglioma and Oligoastrocytoma
Nina Paleologos, MD - NorthShore University HealthSystem
Treating Pediatric Tumors
Jason Fangusaro, MD - Children’s Memorial Hospital
2:45 – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 – 4:00 pm Quality of Life Workshops (attend one of your choice)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD – Park Center Glenview
How to Talk with Your Child about Your Diagnosis
Christine Hazelett, LCPC, ATR-BC - Gilda's Club Chicago
Deciphering Your Insurance Coverage/How to Appeal a Denial
Susan Loeb, JD, Esq. - Your Benefits Advocate
The Caregiver Journey
Kathy Lupica, MSN, CNP - Cleveland Clinic
4:00 – 4:15 pm Break
4:15 – 5:00 pm Quality of Life Workshops (attend one of your choice)
Nutrition
Joyce Angell, MA, RD, LDN – Concordia-University, Chicago
Stress Management
Steve Shields - Gilda’s Club Chicago
Spirituality- Where do We Reach for Hope?
Sheila Somers, LPC, MAPC - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Journaling – Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story
Carol LaChapelle – Author, Writer
5:00 - 6:00 pm Closing Reception (included) in the Picnic Grove Tent
Questions? Please call us at 800-886-2282.
2720 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 847-827-9910
Fax: 847-827-9918
Toll-free Phone: 800-886-2282
E-mail: info@abta.org