• DINNER & LEARN: Breast Cancer, Breast Conservation Treatment & Radiation Therapy with Dr. Jonathan Abelson, MD

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    March 28, 2017
    DINNER & LEARN:
    Breast Cancer, Breast Conservation Treatment & Radiation Therapy 
    with Dr. Jonathan Abelson, MD
    Tuesday, April 25th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
     
    WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa
    Barbara (CscVvsb) announces a free workshop, “DINNER & LEARN: Breast Cancer, Breast Conservation Treatment & Radiation Therapy  with Dr. Jonathan Abelson, MD” on Tuesday, April 25th, 6:30-8:00pm, at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Please call 805.379.4777 to RSVP or to learn more.  One of the most common cancers in women is breast cancer. Women often have choices to make in management, not least of which is whether to pursue breast conservation or mastectomy. Participants will learn about the history of mastectomy and breast conservation therapy, including the role of radiation therapy. Advances in radiation technology to ensure effectiveness and safety will be reviewed. Dinner will be graciously provided by Coastal Oncology Medical Group. Dr. Abelson obtained his M.D. from UCLA medical school and completed his residency training in Radiation Oncology at Stanford University, serving as chief resident in his final year. Dr. Abelson is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology practicing at North Oaks Radiation Oncology Center in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village Radiation Oncology Center, and Simi Valley Radiation Oncology Center.
    About the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara
    Celebrating more than two decades of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer, the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara is an independently governed and funded chapter of Cancer Support Community, the 50-member nation-wide organization. Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara serves more than 3,000 local residents affected by cancer each year with programs throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and into the San Fernando Valley.  Programs are offered in English and Spanish and are all provided free of charge. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org or call 805-379-4777.   ###
     
    Contact:
    Kaley Moore, Operations Manager
    kmoore@CancerSupportVvsb.org, (805) 379-4777