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Vol. 7, No. 2 · April 2003 · Editor: Pamela B. Colker, Esq.
· Revlon Run/Walk for Women · JALBCA Programs 2003 · Bulletin · Save the Date · Calendar of Events Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Presentation Monday, May 12, 2003 6 pm Cocktails 7 pm Dinner at Water's Edge, Long Island City Courtesy Ferry: 34th Street and the FDR RSVP 212-289-9720 Honoring: Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman & Mackauf Godosky & Gentile, P.C. Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. recipients of the Leadership Achievement Award and Julie Mitnick, M.D. recipient of the Special Recognition Award And installing Co-presidents: Hon. Shirley Werner Kornreich and Roy L. Reardon, Esq. with special thanks to outgoing Co-president Hon. Helen E. Freedman Click here to download the PDF invitation and place an ad or purchase tickets. Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Join the JALBCA Revlon Run/Walk Team this year and register on the Revlon Run/Walk website under JALBCA TEAM # 866! For more information call 212-379-3199. JALBCA Programs 2003 Attendance at the JALBCA educational programs that follow the monthly Board meetings has increased significantly. Guest experts discuss scientific advancements, legal issues and lifestyle choices related to cancer diagnosis and treatment, and programs take place at the offices of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom. Look for announcements on upcoming speakers, topics, and details about date and location, in direct mail flyers and in the JALBCA newsletter. All programs begin promptly at 6:30 pm, admission is free, and all are welcome.  On March 12, 2003, Lynn Ratner, MD, Medical Oncologist, Assistant Clinical Professor, Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
and Attending Physician, Mount Sinai Medical Center, presented an overview entitled “What Oncologists Consider in
Determining Treatment Protocols for Male and Female Breast Cancer Patients.”Dr. Ratner took the audience through a step-by-step case analysis of a patient with a high-risk primary breast cancer using, as a template, a case from the Network for Oncology Communication and Research. Through the presentation the audience was brought into the decision-making process from the time of diagnosis up until the moment, in this particular case, of a recurrence of the disease. Dr. Ratner emphasized that treatment protocols are determined not only in terms of the control of disease but also by the patient’s desires with respect to quality of life and his/her other specific concerns. He described the criteria considered in determining a treatment plan, including those involved in metastatic disease. Additionally, Dr. Ratner discussed the use of adjuvant therapy, hormonal agents, and the role of Herceptin in HER-2 positive patients. He also spoke about new drugs that are now available for many forms of cancer. JALBCA also co-sponsors programs with other organizations that take place separately from JALBCA Board meeting dates and locales. On March 26, 2003, JALBCA co-sponsored, with Saint Vincent’s Hospital, “When Smoke Ran Like Water.” Devra Lee Davis, Ph.D., MPH, Visiting Professor, London School of Hygiene and Topical Medicine, and renowned Epidemiologist, gave a compelling narrative revealing how environmental toxins affect a broad spectrum of human health issues. She offered suggestions to attendees for reducing lifetime exposure to hormones, engaging in regular exercise, limiting the consumption of alcohol, and following a sensible diet that includes cruciferous vegetables. Dr. Davis shared findings from her research that include those concerning breast cancer and reproductive health issues. Following JALBCA’s next Board meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, Deborah Axelrod, MD, FACS, Chief, Breast Center, Saint Vincent’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, will discuss “Pathology, Its Role in Determining The Best Treatment for Cancer.” All are welcome for what is sure to be a captivating presentation. B U L L E T I N Justice Karla Moskowitz Receives the NYCLA Edith Spivak Award Congratulations to Hon. Karla Moskowitz, who received the New York County Lawyer’s Association (NYCLA) distinguished Edith Spivak Award on April 2, 2003. The award was presented to Justice Moskowitz by the Association’s Committee on Women’s Rights. WBASNY Convention May 2-4, 2003 Where It All Began -- Central New York Birthplace of Women’s Rights Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center, Syracuse, New York For more information, visit www.wbasny.org Save the Date Save the Date -- September 14, 2003 -- for the New York Race for the Cure. Join the JALBCA team by signing up between June and August! Calendar of Events JALBCA's ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER AND AWARDS PRESENTATION 2003 Honoring: Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman & Mackauf; Godosky & Gentile, P.C.; Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore; Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C.; Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., recipients of the Leadership Achievement Award, and Julie Mitnick, M.D., recipient of the Special Recognition Award. And installing Co-presidents Hon. Shirley Werner Kornreich and Roy L. Reardon, Esq., with special thanks to outgoing Co-president, Hon. Helen E. Freedman.
JALBCA BOARD MEETING AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE Pathology: Its Role in Determining the Best Treatment for Cancer Please join us for this presentation by Deborah Axelrod, MD, FACS, Chief, Breast Center, St. Vincent’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, in which the relationship between pathology and treatment plan are discussed.
JALBCA/THE ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK co-sponsor: THE CANCER-RELATED EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION PROJECT If you have had a cancer-related employment discrimination problem, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York is offering free consultations by phone or in person with experienced employment attorneys to discuss your legal rights. Call Jennifer Kwon at 212.382.6708 for further information or to arrange for an expert consultation, by telephone or in person. MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING POST-TREATMENT RESOURCE PROGRAM Call 212.717.3527 to register for the following program: Survivor Stories A panel of young adult cancer survivors shares their experiences. Join in for a participatory discussion of personal journeys, joys, struggles and accomplishments (yours included!).
JALBCA does not endorse the content or efficacy of any workshops or programs listed in the Calendar of Events; listings are for informational purposes only, so that our readership is aware of current offerings. |
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