The diagnosis of a pituitary tumor and/or an endocrine disorder is often a
frightening, life altering experience that can affect many aspects of
one's quality of life. The BrainTumor Center is sponsoring a free
support group that will meet in the John Wayne Cancer Institute.
Our
medical professionals and volunteers will provide current and accurate
information about pituitary health, along with emotional guidance and
support.
We aim to empower those who have been affected by
pituitary disorders through information, clinical resources, and
through our own experiences.
With the right tools and a
willingness to seek help, we believe it possible to have a satisfying
and productive life while dealing with a pituitary condition.
We look forward to the opportunity to combine efforts with you and your family in your healthy recovery.
Meeting Schedule
The Brain Tumor Center
Pituitary Patient Support Group meets bi-monthly at the John Wayne
Cancer Institute. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss
concerns and issues in an informal, friendly setting after our guest
speaker's presentation.
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Topic:
"Making Healthy Decisions - Choosing a Better Quality of Life"
Date and Time:
Tuesday Evening
August 17th, 2010
6:30-8:00 PM
John Wayne Cancer Institute
2200 Santa Monica Blvd. 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2091
The meeting will be conducted in a casual environment in order to encourage questions and lively discussion.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, October 02, 2010
5th CA Pituitary Conference and 1st CA Hormonal/Pituitary Symposium.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Marina Del Rey, CA
Organized by the Brain Tumor Center at Saint John's Medical Center and the Pituitary Network Association www.pituitary.org
Pituitary experts at Saint John's Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA and the Pituitary Network Association are organizing two concurrent pituitary conferences on October 2, 2010. The 5th CA Pituitary Conference will host 80 physicians. The 1st CA Hormonal/Pituitary Symposium will accommodate 80 patients.
There will be two separate sessions for the conferees. The Pituitary Network Association conference costs for patients - TBD. The patient venue will include seminars on basic pituitary anatomy, surgery, endocrine care, insurance issues, rest-of-life care and more.
Conference Cost Includes: Conference 8am-5pm, Lunch with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Ed Laws, "Pituitary Tumors - How Common & How Many are We Missing?" Cocktails & Dinner 6-9pm will not be included in the cost of the conference.
This is a great time to bring the family to sunny California! Come spend time with other patients & pituitary experts, while spending time at the Ocean, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios and more... It will be a lot of fun!
Please note: We have added
another support group for other types of brain tumors, and its meetings
are held during months that this group does not meet.
We respect the privacy of others and honor their anonymity
We are considerate and supportive to each other and understand we are all at different stages of a diagnosis or our recovery
Our
meeting time is limited; however, we wish everyone the opportunity to
ask our speaker personal health questions; therefore, sharing personal
stories with each other is best either before or after the meetings.
We
encourage each other to exchange contact information and to share
positive personal experiences with one another for support and
encouragement
We are good listeners and understanding friends but we never give medical advice
Our guest speakers and our group facilitators volunteer their time and we appreciate their efforts
We attend meetings to help empower ourselves and others towards a healthy recovery.
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