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Brain Tumor Patient Support Group



Watch Pituitary Support Group Videos

Dr. Kelly’s support group presentation
“Surgery-To Be or Not To Be” [watch video]

Dr. Cohan’s support group presentation
“Hormones, Hormones, Hormones” [watch video]

Dr. Antonio De Salles, M.D., PhD
“The Role of Radiation in Treatment of Pituitary Tumors” [watch video]

Dr. Daniel Kelly, Medical Director of The Brain Tumor Center presents:
“How Pituitary Surgery and Traumatic Brain Injury Effect Pituitary Hormonal Function“ [watch video]

Dr. Daniel Kelly, Medical Director of The Brain Tumor Center presents:
“How Traumatic Brain Injury Effects Pituitary Hormonal Function“ [watch video]

Linda Rio, M.A., M.F.T. of New Beginning Counseling Center presents:
“Hormones and Mental Health: Advancements and Advocacy for Patients“ [watch video]

Brian K. Theiss, CEO of The Theiss Institute presents:
“Making Educational Fitness Choices Helps Make a Healthy Recovery“ [watch video]

Meeting Code of Honor:

We respect the privacy of others and honor their anonymity

We are considerate and supportive to each other and understand we are all at different stages of diagnosis or recovery

Our meeting time is limited; however, we wish everyone the opportunity to ask our speaker personal health questions; therefore, sharing personal stories with each other is best either before or after the meetings.

We encourage each other to exchange contact information and to share positive personal experiences with one another for support and encouragement

We are good listeners and understanding friends but we never give medical advice

Our guest speakers and our group facilitators volunteer their time and we appreciate their efforts

We attend meetings to help empower ourselves and others towards a healthy recovery.

At the Brain Tumor Center we strive to provide education, support and empowerment for those dealing with the challenges of a brain tumor. We believe through our speakers, our volunteers and our passion to help make a difference, we can serve as a useful and needed resource for patients to help improve their quality of life.

The Brain Tumor Patient Support Group is for patients, their families and friends. Under the direction of Daniel F. Kelly, M.D. and patient advocate Sharmyn McGraw, our group will meet three times a year.

Our Next Meeting: March 16th, 2010 


Our Guest Speaker:
Pejman Cohan, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Diplomate, American Board of Endocrinology
Specialized Endocrine Care Center

Topic:
"Understanding the Role Pituitary Hormones Play in Our Quality of Life, While Dealing With A Pituitary Dysfunction."

Date and Time:
Tuesday Evening
March 16, 2010
6:30PM to 8:00PM

Location:
John Wayne Cancer Institute
2200 Santa Monica Blvd. 2nd Floor
Sanca Monica, CA 90404

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Up Coming Support Group Meetings

April 13th, 2010

For more information call the office of:
Daniel F. Kelly, M.D., Medical Director
Brain Tumor Center at Saint John's Health Center

Amin Kassam, M.D., Medical Director
Neuroscience Institute at Saint John's Health Center

2200 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Phone: 310-582-7450
Fax: 310-582-7495

kellyd@jwci.org