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2020
Aug 26, 2020
Meeting

Straight Talk: Breast Cancer Research Highlights and Hopes

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Straight Talk: Breast Cancer Research Highlights and Hopes
Georgia CORE and It's The Journey
Zoom Conference

In partnership with It's The Journey, Georgia CORE has assembled a unique gathering of breast cancer researchers funded by both organizations representing diverse backgrounds in engineering, biology, medical oncology, pharmacy. The discussion panel will explore the current state of breast cancer research and its impact on treatment. Moderated by Georgia CORE's Nancy Paris, panelists are Ritu Aneja, PhD, Professor and Director of Graduate Program, Biology, Georgia State University; Cheryl Gomillion, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia; Adam Marcus, PhD, Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Associate Director for Basic Research and Shared Resources, Emory University; Mandi Murph, PhD,  Associate Professor Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia.

Media, News & Events

New ASCO COVID-19 Registry Aims to Understand Impact on Patients During Pandemic, Inform Future Care

Last week, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) launched the ASCO Survey on COVID-19 in Oncology Registry.

 Research 4/20/2020

Health Equity: The Urgency of Removing Barriers

This session, the fourth in the Health Equity: The Urgency of Now series, continues the conversation with Dr. Camara Jones in June where she defined the various level of racism and how racism and institutional bias impede health equity. During this session, Dr. Jones will discuss the barriers to achieving health equity and ways to minimize inequities.

 Media & Events 9/16/2020

What’s New in the Treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma

Topics Covered

  • Overview of Hodgkin Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19
  • Diagnosing, Staging & Grading
  • Novel Treatment Approaches
  • The Role of Clinical Trials
  • How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
  • Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team
  • The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19
  • Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Tele

     Media & Events 9/02/2020

Coping with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

  • Updates on the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19
  • Novel Treatment Approaches
  • Clinical Trial Updates
  • How Research Offers More Treatment Options
  • Diagnostic Testing and Technologies: Why They Are So Important
  • The Role of Precision Medicine in Improving Treatment Decisions
  • Tips to Cope with & Control Symptoms, Side Effects & Pain
  • Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/

Georgia CORE and partners win five-year grant for colorectal cancer prevention

The CDC-funded program will bring colorectal screening, navigation and colonoscopies to 15,000 people in southeast and southwest Georgia.

Comparing Community Practice Data in Georgia with the South and U.S.

Georgia CORE's Dr. Hamrick breaks down national data on how COVID-19 has been impacting cancer care in Georgia.

 Media & Events 6/25/2020

How the Georgia Sewers came to the rescue

Nearly 400 volunteers in 58 counties have been cutting out fabric and elastic, handling administrative duties and of course, sewing.

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