PATIENT ADVOCACY SYMPOSIUM
IGCC 2022 is pleased to welcome all patients, caregivers, advocates, physicians, nurses, researchers, students and other interested parties to attend the Patient Advocacy Symposium, taking place on Wednesday, March 9, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Marriott Marquis Houston.
*Registration is complimentary to patients and caregivers.
programme outline:
8:00 – 8:15
Organization Overview: No Stomach for Cancer
John Florin
8:15 – 8:30
Organization Overview: My Gut Feeling
Teresa Tiano
8:30 – 8:45
Organization Overview: Debbie’s Dream Foundation
Andrea Eidelman
8:45 – 9:00
Organization Overview: Gastric Cancer Foundation
Hans Rueffert
9:00 – 9:15
Organisation Overview: Vivere Sensa Stomaco si Puo
Claudia Santangelo
9:15 – 9:30
Organization Overview: Stupid Strong
Jeff Netzer
09:30 – 09:45
Organization Overview: Hope for Stomach Cancer
Aki Smith
09:45 – 10:05
BREAK
10:05 – 10:15
Food Advocate/Chef
Hans Rueffert
10:15 – 10:25
Nutrients and drug absorption and impact on pregnancy
Kirsty Harris
10:25 – 10:35
Mental Health / Wellbeing
Master Gunnery Sergeant Todd Leach
10:35 – 10:45
Conception, pregnancy and early motherhood post-PTG
Emily Aldrich
10:45 – 11:05
Nutrition after Gastrectomy
Rachael Lopez
11:05 – 11:15
Psychosocial well-being after cancer
Michael Roth
11:15 – 11:30
Discussion and Q&A
The Symposium is planned in conjunction with:
