March 12, 2018
March Lewis Ginter sessions will focus on menopause and abdominal cancers
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VCU Health will continue its series of educational seminars on current health care topics in March. The following seminars are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Kelly Education Center, 1800 Lakeside Ave. All seminars are free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. Register online at vcuhealth.org/events or by calling (804) 628-0041 for more information.
Tuesday, March 20
New Treatment for Advanced Abdominal Cancers
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion is a surgical procedure that is giving new hope to patients with abdominal cancers. Immediately after removing visible tumors through cytoreductive surgery, surgeons pump a powerful dose of heated chemotherapy inside a patient’s abdomen. VCU Health’s Massey Cancer Center is one of only a few providers in Virginia now offering this innovative treatment. Join Leopoldo Fernandez, M.D., a surgical oncologist, to learn more about the procedure and its benefits.
Tuesday, March 27
Menopause: A Hot Transition
While menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, it often brings bothersome symptoms like mood swings and hot flashes. Join a panel of VCU Health Women’s Health experts as they break down the physical and emotional changes associated with menopause and how to manage the symptoms.
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