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He will address "Menopausal Symptom Management in Breast Cancer Survivors" on Wednesday, October 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the Richard S. Perkin Auditorium. Dr. Loprinzi will explain that there are effective treatment options for breast cancer survivors who are experiencing the common problems associated with menopause. In addition to his responsibilities as chief of medical oncology at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Loprinzi is a professor at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Mayo Clinic Medical Oncology Teacher of the Year Award and the Association of Community Cancer Center's Clinical Research Award. He also received the Komen Foundation Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction, CancerCare Outstanding Service Award, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Professor of Survivorship Award, and the North American Menopausal Society (NAMS) Vasomotor Symptoms Research Award. Dr Loprinzi received his M.D. degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He completed his internship in internal medicine and his residency training in medical oncology at Maricopa County General Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was awarded a Fellowship at Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center. His numerous professional affiliations include memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology, North Central Cancer Treatment Group, American Society of Preventive Oncology and the American Medical Association. He is also the author of numerous articles published in prestigious medical journals. "We are honored to have Dr. Loprinzi, a nationally respected medical oncologist, as our featured speaker for this year's Frankenhoff Community Lecture. Our patients and healthcare providers will benefit from his discussion," said Maureen Major Campos, RN, MS, breast health navigator, at Norwalk Hospital. For more information about this program, sponsored by the Smilow Family Breast Health Center at Norwalk Hospital, call (203) 852-2300. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Smilow Family Breast Health Center offers unique program, "Partners in Breast Cancer Survival" - Sep 23, 2008 - 11:05 AM Norwalk Hospital doctor will discuss gastric reflux at The Greens in Wilton - Sep 22, 2008 - 9:21 PM Norwalk Hospital and Stamford Town Center observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Sep 22, 2008 - 5:50 PM Internationally known speakers to present on Medicine and Spiritual Healing - Sep 22, 2008 - 8:51 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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