Learn About Hormone Therapy for Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer March 18, 2010

A presentation of everything you wanted to know about estrogen receptor positive breast cancer will be given by Dr. Abraham Mittelman. Dr. Mittelman is a medical oncologist in private practice in Purchase, NY. He trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and has more than 20 years experience, specializing in solid tumors. Topics will include: What is hormonal therapy and how does it work? What are the differences between Tamoxifen, Arimidex, Femara and the other types of hormonal therapies for treating estrogen receptor positive breast cancer? Learn the facts that help determine why one is chosen over the other. How can the risks and benefits of hormonal therapies be weighed, and the side effects be monitored? Q&A session will follow. To learn more or to pre-register (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) call Support Connection at 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
Location: Somers Public Library, Route 139, Somers, NY 10589

Official Website: http://www.supportconnection.org