'Outsmarting Brain Tumors': Cedars-Sinai Researchers, Neurosurgeons and Other Experts...

'Outsmarting Brain Tumors': Cedars-Sinai Researchers, Neurosurgeons and Other
Experts Present Free Conference for Adult Brain Tumor Patients and Caregivers

LOS ANGELES, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurosurgeons, brain tumor researchers and
other professionals affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Department
of Neurosurgery will present a one-day conference, "Outsmarting Brain Tumors,"
on Saturday, June 13, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The free conference is
designed for brain tumor patients, families and caregivers, and will be held
in the Medical Center's Harvey Morse Auditorium, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los
Angeles, CA 90048.

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Special highlights of this year's program include inspiring presentations by
two brain tumor patients who will share personal perspectives on patient
survival and resuming life after a brain tumor. In addition, the former Miss
Black America of Los Angeles, Lydia Mouton, will open the conference by
performing two musical numbers with her son, Jonathan Mouton. Ms. Mouton is
also a brain tumor patient.

Keith L. Black, M.D., chairman of the medical center's Department of
Neurosurgery, will lead a highly respected faculty of brain tumor experts who
will discuss the latest research related to adult brain tumors, new
discoveries that have been translated into treatments, and surgical and
non-surgical treatment options, including Gamma Knife therapy, radiation
therapy and chemotherapy.

Many presentations will address specific symptoms, research and treatment
options related to low- and high-grade gliomas, metastatic tumors, acoustic
neuromas and other lateral skull base tumors. Other sessions include
information on visualization techniques and a Healing Through Creativity
workshop presented by a brain tumor survivor.

In addition to Black, moderators for individual breakout sessions include Ray
Chu, M.D.; Amin Mirhadi, M.D.; and Veronica Porche, Psy.D. Additional faculty
include neurosurgeons and brain tumor researchers, neuro-oncologists, an
acupuncturist, a neuro-ophthalmologist, and a neurologist.

Two special presentations will be led by brain tumor patients who will share
their personal experiences and perspectives. Eddie Cleland, a professional
drummer in the band "Loose Chains," will discuss the various aspects of
resuming life after a brain tumor, and Pastor Scott Erdman will speak on
patient survival.

The conference is supported and endorsed by the American Brain Tumor
Association, the National Brain Tumor Foundation, the Florida Brain Tumor
Association, and The Wellness Community.

There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is required. Those
interested may call (800) 233-2771 (1-800-CEDARS-1) or visit
http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/6640.html.

SOURCE Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Sandy Van, 1-800-880-2397, or +1-808-526-1708, sandy@prpacific.com, for
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center