Increasing Your Wellbeing: The Benefits of Integrating Palliative Care with Standard Treatment
Davenport, Iowa (July 2015) - Gilda's Club and Manor Care are partnering to host Dr. Linda Jager and Social Worker Linda Steward in explaining how palliative care is being integrated with standard cancer treatment to provide the best treatment outcomes on Thursday, July 30th, 6:00 p.m. at Gilda's Club, 1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA.
Many people have heard of palliative care, but often aren't really sure what it is - and is not. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, provided by a team of physicians, nurses, and other specialists who work with your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support that focuses on relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness whatever the diagnosis. Unlike hospice, it is appropriate at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided together with curative treatment.
Advanced Registration is preferred as dinner is included.
For more details and registration call Gilda's Club at 563-326-7504 or email erin@gildasclubqc.org
Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Your Immune System & Cancer Treatment
Davenport, Iowa (July 2015) - Gilda's Club and Genesis are partnering to host Dr. Susannah Friemel, Medical Oncologist, in a discussion about your immune system and cancer treatment on Thursday, July 23rd, 5:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club, 1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA.
Patients and their loved ones are invited to join us as we learn how the immune system interacts with cancer, treatments that are currently available, as well as, treatments that are being developed; and tips to manage common side effects. In addition, participants will learn about ways to cope with the social & emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis. The workshop will take place Advanced Registration is preferred as dinner is included.
For more details and registration call Gilda's Club at 563-326-7504 or email erin@gildasclubqc.org
