Understanding Hormonal Therapies
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EST
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During our February teleconference, Minetta C. Liu, MD, will explore the different types of hormonal therapies, their side effects, and how you can lessen their impact on your quality of life. At this teleconference, you will:
- Understand different types of hormonal therapies and how they reduce risk for recurrence in hormone-sensitive cancer
- Learn about how to prevent and lessen side effects, and how to talk about concerns with your care team
- Explore the emotional impact of hormonal therapy in the years following your breast cancer diagnosis
About Our Speaker
Dr. Liu is the director of translational breast cancer research and the biomarker section chief of the clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. She serves as the principal investigator for industry-sponsored clinical and translational studies in breast cancer. Her primary research focus is developing reliable ways to predict treatment response. Dr. Liu is dedicated to providing multidisciplinary breast cancer care and offering women with breast cancer access to new therapies and diagnosis tools.
