Free Mini Medical School Series at Creighton

Come learn about some of the latest cancer treatments from three doctors who are working on them right now. Sessions are free of charge, and will be held Sundays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Morrison Seminar Room at Creighton University Medical Center, 601 North 30th Street, Omaha, Neb. Free parking is available in front of the hospital.

Register by calling 1-800-548-CMED, 402-280-5659, or online at www.creighton.edu. Registration will be available before each session, but space cannot be guaranteed.

Mini Medical School Sessions:

April 3, 2005 - Breast Cancer – survival rates are increasing every day. Learn the latest techniques in diagnosis and treatment for this disease. Session led by Edibaldo Silva, M.D., PhD., associate professor of surgery and program director of The Breast Clinic at Creighton University Medical Center.

April 10, 2005 - Skin Cancer – this is the most common of all cancers, and it can have life-threatening consequences. But if caught early, a complete cure is often possible. Session will be led by James M. Shehan, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at Creighton’s School of Medicine, Creighton University Medical Center.

April 17, 2005 - Prostate Cancer – who should be tested, and is “watchful waiting” still an option? Researchers estimate that 50% of men over 50 and 70% of men over age 70 will develop prostate cancer. This session will be led by Cam Nguyen, M.D., associate professor of radiology and director of radiation oncology at Creighton University Medical Center.