Harriet Cornell flanked by Dr. Stephen Edge and Dr. Carolyn Runowicz.

Carolyn Runowicz, M.D., herself a cancer survivor, is Director of the

Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Associate Professor at Albert Einstein

College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Her

presentation focused on understanding breast cancer biology and the reality

of women's lives before and after breast cancer. Her recent book, To Be

Alive, was written specifically for women cancer survivors to help them heal

themselves and provide reassurance and support.

Stephen B. Edge, M.D is Chief of the Breast Department of the Division of

Surgical Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y., and is

Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Buffalo. He was the 1990

winner of the American Federation of Clinical Research award for excellence

in research, recognizing his groundbreaking work in breast cancer risk

prediction and other areas. His vast experience and credentials in breast

cancer research made this an exciting presentation of the latest news on

risk factors, breast cancer screening, and genetics.

The local panel of experts included the following distinguished health care providers from the Rockland County medical community:

Diagnostic Radiologist, Good Samaritan Hospital

Radiation Oncologist, Good Samaritan Hospital

Director, American Cancer Society, Rockland County Unit

Medical Oncologist, Nyack/Good Samaritan Hospitals

Clinical Dietitian

General Surgeon, Nyack/Good Samaritan Hospitals

Clinical Specialist / Nurse Practitioner / Psychotherapist

Rockland County Commissioner of Health

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