UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
Westlake Village, CA, October 09, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes experienced by people who have undergone chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and other treatments. Dr Label will review causes and manifestations of “chemo brain” symptoms, current medical research, risk factors, and treatment strategies.
Dr. Label completed his degree in Internal Medicine and Neurology at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, followed by a Clinical Neuromuscular Fellowship at the USC Neuromuscular Center. He is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA and on staff at the UCLA Neurology Clinic. Dr. Label has a private practice in Thousand Oaks specializing in Adult and Pediatric Neurology incorporating his Western and Eastern medical studies. Open to people with cancer, cancer survivors, and family members. Please call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP.
Founded in 1982, The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. In July 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to become the largest provider of cancer support worldwide. The combined organization is comprised of nearly 50 local affiliates, 12 affiliates in development and over 100 satellite locations. By offering professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club continue to provide support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer.
As a local chapter, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura serves over 3,000 community members affected by cancer each year. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.TwcVv.org or call 805-379-4777. Give hope to a child affected by cancer: Text COMMUNITY to 90999 to donate $5 to programs for children. Standard text messaging rates apply. For full terms visit mgive.com/a.
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Dr. Label completed his degree in Internal Medicine and Neurology at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, followed by a Clinical Neuromuscular Fellowship at the USC Neuromuscular Center. He is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at UCLA and on staff at the UCLA Neurology Clinic. Dr. Label has a private practice in Thousand Oaks specializing in Adult and Pediatric Neurology incorporating his Western and Eastern medical studies. Open to people with cancer, cancer survivors, and family members. Please call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP.
Founded in 1982, The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. In July 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to become the largest provider of cancer support worldwide. The combined organization is comprised of nearly 50 local affiliates, 12 affiliates in development and over 100 satellite locations. By offering professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club continue to provide support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer.
As a local chapter, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura serves over 3,000 community members affected by cancer each year. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.TwcVv.org or call 805-379-4777. Give hope to a child affected by cancer: Text COMMUNITY to 90999 to donate $5 to programs for children. Standard text messaging rates apply. For full terms visit mgive.com/a.
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Grace Kennedy
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www.TwcVv.org
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310-569-2920
www.TwcVv.org
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