News - pcgazette.com

News

Former NFL star will headline prostate symposium

Saint Michael's Foundation will present a statewide prostate health symposium with a National Football League keynote presenter, in Sentry Theater, Stevens Point on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required through HEALTHLINE at 346-LINE.

Headlining the program, at 10:40 a.m., is keynote presenter Len Dawson, a retired quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and a member of the NFL Hall of Fame who is also a television commentator. He will share his personal experience as a prostate cancer survivor.

The symposium will be offered free of charge through sponsorship from Rice Medical Center, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Company, American Medical Systems, Alza Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Solvay Pharmaceuticals and Saint Michael's Foundation.

Jim Schuh, local commentator and a writer for The Gazette, will emcee the day's program. The first presenters will be Bob and Nikki Meloskie, a husband and wife team from "Family to Family: Americans for Prostate Cancer and Awareness." Bob Meloskie is a prostate cancer survivor and, together, the two will share the various relationship issues which arise in a man and woman sharing the experience of prostate cancer.

A panel of local physicians will follow the Meloskies' presentation to share the latest information on prostate health and treatment of prostate cancer. The panel will include Dr. John Fuller, a urologist from Rice Medical Center/Ministry Health Care, Dr. Michael Huncharek, a Marshfield Clinic radiation oncologist from St. Michael's Hospital Cancer Center, and Dr. William See, a professor and chief of the division of urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Each of the panelists will present specific areas of expertise. Fuller will share an overview of prostate health and the surgical options available to prostate cancer patients. Huncharek will explain the details of radiation treatments and the latest technologies in this area. See will highlight the latest treatment options and technologies available to prostate cancer patients.

Following Dawson, Mark Moyad, a nutrition expert from the University of Michigan, will speak. At the university, Moyad is involved with research to study the connection between nutrition and prostate cancer, and is currently studying to become a physician. He will be presenting various nutrition updates and suggestions for healthy lifestyles.

Throughout the day, beginning at 6 a.m., a limited number of free cholesterol screenings will be provided by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Pre-registration is required, with HEALTHLINE, for the screenings. Educational booths will also be displayed to offer information and answer participants' questions about blood pressure, cholesterol levels and pharmaceutical options.

To pre-register for the symposium and screenings, call St. Michael's Hospital HEALTHLINE at 346-LINE(5463).



	Former NFL star will headline prostate symposium Saint Michael's Foundation will present a statewide prostate health symposium with a National Football League keynote presenter, in Sentry Theater, Stevens Point on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required through HEALTHLINE at 346-LINE. Headlining the program, at 10:40 a.m., is keynote presenter Len Dawson, a retired quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and a member of the NFL Hall of Fame who is also a television commentator. He will share his personal experience as a prostate cancer survivor. The symposium will be offered free of charge through sponsorship from Rice Medical Center, TAP Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Company, American Medical Systems, Alza Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Solvay Pharmaceuticals and Saint Michael's Foundation. Jim Schuh, local commentator and a writer for The Gazette, will emcee the day's program. The first presenters will be Bob and Nikki Meloskie, a husband and wife team from "Family to Family: Americans for Prostate Cancer and Awareness." Bob Meloskie is a prostate cancer survivor and, together, the two will share the various relationship issues which arise in a man and woman sharing the experience of prostate cancer. A panel of local physicians will follow the Meloskies' presentation to share the latest information on prostate health and treatment of prostate cancer. The panel will include Dr. John Fuller, a urologist from Rice Medical Center/Ministry Health Care, Dr. Michael Huncharek, a Marshfield Clinic radiation oncologist from St. Michael's Hospital Cancer Center, and Dr. William See, a professor and chief of the division of urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Each of the panelists will present specific areas of expertise. Fuller will share an overview of prostate health and the surgical options available to prostate cancer patients. Huncharek will explain the details of radiation treatments and the latest technologies in this area. See will highlight the latest treatment options and technologies available to prostate cancer patients. Following Dawson, Mark Moyad, a nutrition expert from the University of Michigan, will speak. At the university, Moyad is involved with research to study the connection between nutrition and prostate cancer, and is currently studying to become a physician. He will be presenting various nutrition updates and suggestions for healthy lifestyles. Throughout the day, beginning at 6 a.m., a limited number of free cholesterol screenings will be provided by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Pre-registration is required, with HEALTHLINE, for the screenings. Educational booths will also be displayed to offer information and answer participants' questions about blood pressure, cholesterol levels and pharmaceutical options. To pre-register for the symposium and screenings, call St. Michael's Hospital HEALTHLINE at 346-LINE(5463).