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During menopause as hormones change, breast tissue also changes. Many of these changes are benign. However, as the risk for breast cancer increases with age, it is extremely important that women monitor breast changes closely. Ms. Campos will provide important information about breast health, especially during menopause. About the Speaker A nationally recognize oncology nurse, Ms. Major helps women navigate through the breast diagnostic work-up process and collaborates with other medical disciplines, when necessary, such as radiation medicine, pathology, the Whittingham Cancer Center, support services, etc. Ms. Major was previously associated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 13 years. She was the Clinical Nurse Specialist with Memorial Sloan Kettering's Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center in New York, NY. In this role, she provided comprehensive care to breast cancer patients including symptom management and triage, patient education and protocol coordination. She worked on numerous initiatives to facilitate improved outcomes for patients receiving care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In 1999, she was the Cancer Center's recipient of the "Excellence in Advance Practice Nursing Award". She previously worked for Caremark, Inc., in Plainview, NY, as an oncology program manager and prior to that as the Clinical Coordinator of Home Health Services for Caremark. Ms. Major was also associated with New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center, where was the Nurse Manager of the Adoptive Immunotherapy Clinical Research Trial, after working in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. She was previously an assistant head nurse in the General Surgical Unit at Westchester County Medical Center. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Villanova University, Villanova, PA, she was awarded her Master of Science degree in nursing from Columbia University, New York, NY. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau. A member of the Oncology Nursing Society, Ms. Major has published articles on breast cancer treatment options and bone marrow transplants in scientific journals and provides time for local and national lectures. She was an associate of ONS Online, the official website of the Oncology Nursing Society. Upcoming programs The menopause management education programs are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Norwalk Hospital. The objective of the program is to provide medical information and peer support to women, men and family members dealing with the physical and psychological impact of menopause, which usually affects women age 40 and beyond. The programs are also aimed at helping women become active participants in the management of menopause and are presented free of charge as a community service, The monthly meetings at Norwalk Hospital feature medical experts discussing pertinent health topics. Upcoming programs include: November 12: "The Beat Goes On: Understanding Heart Disease and Menopause" by Dr. Thomas Ayoub, obstetrician and gynecologist, Women's Healthcare of New England. January 14: "Don't Sneeze, Don't Giggle, Don't Run: Taking Care of Urinary Concerns" by Dr. Scott Serels, chief of urogynecology at Norwalk Hospital, who is in the practice of Urology Associates of Norwalk. February 11: "Sex and Menopause: What's Age Got to Do with It?" by Dr. Deanna Delprete, obstetrician and gynecologist, Women's Healthcare of New England. March 11: "Prescription for a Healthy Life: Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management" by Dr. Eva Olah, gynecologist, Center for Women's Care. April 8: "What's Happening to Me? My Sleep, My Moods, My Self" by Julie Crocco, Certified Nurse Midwife, Norwalk Hospital. May 13: "Business of Your Bones: Osteoporosis and Menopause" by Dr. Christine Waldron, obstetrician and gynecologist, Women's Healthcare of New England. June 10: "What's in it for Me? Hormone Therapy: Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and Menopause" by Dr. Eva Olah, gynecologist, Center for Women's Care. Registration is recommended. To register, please call 1-866-NHB-WELL. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com |
