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MOCA MEETING
6-8pm Monday, November 7
Hennepin County Library, Southdale Branch
7001 York Avenue South, Edina
Ovarian cancer survivors, family members and friends are invited to join us for the next MOCA meeting.
You’ll have the chance to socialize and learn about the following topics:
- Insurance Coverage for Cancer Care
Kathryn Kmit from the Minnesota Council of Health Plans
- Estate Planning & Living Wills
Attorney Bridget Henry Andruscavage
Plus we’ll announce the winners for the Top Adult & Child Pledge Getters from the Walk Run.
RSVP to MOCA by November 1 st – 612/822-0500.
Light refreshments provided by GlaxoSmithKline.
Free and open to the public.
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“GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT OVARIAN CANCER”
Tips for Talking to Groups & Writing Letters or Articles for Publication
Have you wanted to talk about ovarian cancer to a group you belong to, but weren’t quite sure what to say?
Would you like to write a letter to your local newspaper about the “Silent No More” Walk Run, but don’t know if you have the right words to do it?
MOCA is here to help. We are hosting two training sessions for ovarian cancer survivors, family members and friends – one in the east metro and one in the west metro. The purpose is to give you the tools you need to raise awareness of ovarian cancer by speaking to groups and writing letters or articles for publication.
Many of our members are already getting the word out. We could use your help too – and we have the information you need to do it. Join us for one of these fun, informal sessions:
6:00-7:00 Thursday, June 2 at the Hillcrest Recreation Center, 1978 Highland Parkway in St. Paul
6:00-7:00pm Monday, June 6 th at the Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square (near Highway 100 and Eden Ave)
Space is limited to 25 people for each meeting. RSVP to MOCA at 612/822-0500. Light refreshments provided.
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Annual Meeting: "MOCA AT FIVE: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY"
6-8pm Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Hennepin County Library, Southdale Branch
7001 York Avenue South , Edina, MN 55435
Join us for MOCA's Annual Meeting -- An evening of celebration and recognition as we elect and install new board members and hear about exciting new research that MOCA is funding.
Door Prizes!
Light refreshments provided by Tibotec Therapeutics. For more information, call MOCA 612-822-0500
Link to MOCA Press Release for MOCA Annual Meeting
Link to Press Coverage for MOCA Annual Meeting
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MARCH MOCA MEETING: “NEW DIRECTIONS IN OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH”
5:00-7:00pm Monday, March 14, 2005
Ovarian cancer survivors, family and friends are invited to attend the March MOCA Meeting at the Hennepin County Library – Southdale Branch.
Guest speaker Dr. Lynn Hartmann will talk about new directions in ovarian cancer research.
Dr. Hartmann is a professor of oncology at the Mayo Clinic and helped to establish the Women’s Cancer Program there. She is also one of the Editors in Chief for the new book Mayo Clinic Guide to Women’s Cancer.
Free and open to the public.
Hennepin County Library – Southdale Branch is located at 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435.
For more information, call MOCA at 612/822-0500.
LYNN C. HARTMANN, M.D., MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER , MN
Dr. Lynn C. Hartmann is the Blanche R. and Richard J. Erlanger Professor of Medical Research and Professor of Oncology at the Mayo Clinic and Associate Director for Education of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. She is currently funded in two main areas of investigation: [1] The identification of genetic alterations in ovarian cancer and the translation of these findings into molecular diagnostics, prognostics, and therapeutics; and, [2] The identification and management of women at high risk for breast cancer.
Dr. Hartmann helped to establish the Women’s Cancer Program at Mayo Clinic to promote research and education in breast and gynecologic cancers, and to improve care for women with these cancers. As a clinician, Dr. Hartmann considers her patients to be her greatest teachers. Dr. Hartmann and her Mayo colleague, Dr. Charles Loprinzi, are co-editors for the recently published Mayo Clinic Guide to Women’s Cancers. She has authored more than 100 scientific publications.
Please contact the MOCA office at 612-822-0500 if you would like a copy of Dr. Hartmann's presentation.
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LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD AT A NIGHT OF PAMPERING FOR OVARIAN CANCER SURVIVORS AND A SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS
6:30-8:30 pm Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Lynnhurst Community Center
1345 Minnehaha Parkway , Minneapolis 55419 *
HOSTED BY MINNESOTA OVARIAN CANCER ALLIANCE
MOCA’s January membership meeting is a special evening of pampering and socializing for ovarian cancer survivors. Enjoy refreshments, a sampling of mini facials, manicures, make up, chair massages, aromatherapy, healing touch and yoga. We suggest you wear comfortable clothes.
Caregivers are invited to attend “Strength for Caring,” a program designed just for them to help in the cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment, as they provide care and support for their loved one.
Refreshments provided by Tibotec Therapeutics, a division of Ortho Biotech Products L.P.
Space is limited for this special event. Please RSVP to MOCA by January 14: 952/890- 8775.
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