The event will address critical issues, including mental
health and treatment side effects.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Debbie's Dream Foundation:
Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) will host the "Ask the Experts Gastric
Cancer Educational Symposium" on Saturday,
November 9, 2024, at the Seminole Hardrock Hotel &
Casino Hollywood,
in Florida. DDF aims to address
the diverse needs of the gastric cancer community by offering
insights into the unique challenges patients and caregivers face.
The half-day program will be held from 11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. It will feature medical experts as well
as patient and caregiver panelists showcasing and discussing topics
such as mental health and survivorship, treatment side effects,
gastric cancer in young adults, and more.
Held during November, Gastric Cancer Awareness Month, this event
underscores the importance of raising awareness and understanding
the challenges the gastric cancer community faces. "We are excited
to bring together a diverse group of experts, patients, and
caregivers to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in the
gastric cancer journey," said Andrea
Eidelman, DDF's Chief Executive Officer. "Hosting this event
during Gastric Cancer Awareness Month is crucial for educating,
inspiring, and providing a supportive community for all affected by
this disease."
Following the symposium, DDF will host the Gastric Cancer
Awareness Illumination Ceremony & Celebration Dinner, where
guests will honor gastric cancer luminaries and champions. The
evening will commence with the world-famous Guitar Hotel lighting
up the South Florida skyline in
shades of periwinkle blue as part of DDF's participation in
My Gut Feeling's annual 'Power of
Periwinkle' global awareness initiative.
The symposium's sponsors include Amgen, Bristol Meyers Squibb,
Daiichi Sankyo, Merck, and Taiho Oncology. The event is free for
the general public, but registration is required on the DDF
website. Ticket and sponsorship options for the Illumination
Ceremony & Celebration Dinner are also available. To register
and learn more, visit www.DebbiesDream.org/inspire_events.
About Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach
Cancer
DDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated
to raising awareness about gastric cancer, advancing research
funding, and providing international education and support to
patients, families, and caregivers. DDF's ultimate goal is to
make the cure for stomach cancer a reality.
DDF was founded in 2009 by Debbie
Zelman after she was diagnosed with stage IV incurable
gastric cancer in 2008 and given only weeks to live. Debbie is
considered a pioneer by many for bringing awareness to the plight
of stomach cancer patients worldwide, as well as to the lack of
federal funding for stomach cancer research. She did all of this
while receiving hundreds of rounds of chemo and daily oral
treatments. Debbie passed away on December
23, 2017, at 50, almost a decade later. As a result of her
leadership, DDF now has a Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of
world-renowned doctors and chapters throughout the United States, and in Canada, Germany, and Japan. DDF strives to continue Debbie's
mission to make her dream a reality. To learn more, visit
www.DebbiesDream.org.
Media Contact:
Brittnay
Starks, Communications Director
Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer
(954) 475-1200
381619@email4pr.com
www.DebbiesDream.org
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