On April 17, 2009, nearly 200 people attended "Let's Talk about Brain Tumors" -- a patient conference co-sponsored by the Brain Tumor Center at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the National Brain Tumor Society. Below are videos from this conference.
Brain Tumors: What Are They? Where Do They Come From?Lisa DeAngelis, MD, Chair, Department of Neurology, opens the conference with an overview of brain tumors. Surgery for Brain TumorsPhilip Gutin, MD, Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, discusses surgery for brain tumors, including the role of intra-operative MRI, and functional MRI. Radiation for Brain TumorsKathryn Beal, MD, radiation oncologist, focuses on the treatment of malignant primary brain tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery, recent technical advances. Chemotherapy for Brain TumorsLisa DeAngelis, MD, Chair, Department of Neurology, discusses the challenge of the blood brain barrier in the treatment of brain tumors, how brain tumors are treated with drug therapy, and recent advances. Promising Basic and Translational Brain Tumor ResearchEric Holland, MD, PhD, Director of the Brain Tumor Center, discusses the molecular analysis of gliomas and mouse models and the implications of this research for advancing treatment. Promising Brain Tumor Clinical TrialsAntonio Omuro, MD, neuro-oncologist, highlights clinical trials for brain tumors focused on targeted therapies, anti-angiogenesis, and immunotherapy. Identifying and Managing DepressionWilliam Breitbart, MD, Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences, discusses the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of depression in brain tumor patients. Symptom ManagementEileen Tiernan, ANP, oncology nurse, discusses the management of symptoms -- seizures, headaches, fatigue, and depression -- in the brain tumor patient. Understanding Cognitive ChangesDenise Correa, MD, neuropsychologist, talks about the cognitive changes associated with having a brain tumor and being treated with radiation and chemotherapy. Tips for Exercising Your Mind and BodyNicole Kasven Gonzalez, OTR/L, occupational therapist, discusses the management of impairments to memory, problem-solving, and safety-awareness in patients. Sharlynn Tohy, PT, physical therapist, focuses on the reduction of side effects through physical exercise. Your Spirituality, A Means to CopeJane Mather, MA, NACC, Director, Chaplaincy Services, discusses how everyone can tap into spiritual resources. Music Therapy as an Integrative Approach to HealingKaren Popkin, MA, LCAT, HPMT, MT-BC, music therapist, defines music therapy and its role in relieving symptoms -- anxiety, mood disturbance, feelings of isolation, etc. Survivors and Family Caregiver PanelMelissa Stewart, LCSW, clinical social worker, moderates a panel of survivors and family caregivers. |
