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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Lung Cancer Awareness Townhall

Register now for November 5
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we invite patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals to join us for a conversation about one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Attendees will hear from medical professionals regarding risk factors, disparities in lung cancer diagnoses, treatment and outcomes, ways to improve lung health, and patient resources will be provided.

Event Details

Simpson Querrey

Tuesday, November 5

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Simpson Querry Biomedical Research Center
303 E. Superior, Chicago
SQBRC Auditorium

Refreshments & free parking provided for all attendees

TOPICS

  • Overview of Lung Cancer, Screening, and Early Detection
  • Lung Cancer Navigation
  • Radon and Environmental Exposures

SPEAKERS

  • Chris Draft
    Former Chicago Bears player, Chris Draft Family Foundation
  • Eric Hart, MD
    Thoracic Imaging, Northwestern Medicine
  • Laura Huaracha, BSN, RN
    American Lung Association
  • Jyoti Patel, MD
    Thoracic Medical Oncology, Northwestern Medine
  • Momen Wahidi, MD
    Interventional Pulmonology, Northwestern Medicine

CO-SPONSOR

This event is co-sponsored by
the Canning Thoracic Institute

Questions

Please direct questions to cancer@northwestern.edu or 312-503-7809.