First Annual Patient Symposium and Luncheon

On October 31, 2006, Charles J. Yeo, M.D., Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery, hosted a symposium for patients with pancreatic and related cancer. Each year, more than 32,000 people are affected by pancreatic cancer nationwide. 

The 81 patients and family members in attendance received a comprehensive update on the innovative techniques for detection, prevention, and treatment of these cancers, and were introduced to the exciting research Dr. Yeo and his multidisciplinary team conduct at Jefferson. Read more about the symposium in our newsletter.

 

	Attendees look over the handouts before the presentations begin.
	Pat Sauter, BSN, MSN, greets some familiar faces
	Over 80 patients and family members attended the luncheon and symposium.
	Several Thomas Jefferson clinicians and researchers specializing in pancreatic cancer and related disease spoke at the symposium.
	Faculty and staff, including Hwyda Arafat, MD, PhD, (left) met with attendees to explain one-on-one the efforts they are making in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
	Following the formal presentations, attendees had an opportunity to pose questions to the clinicians and researchers.