Great Success for the “Conquering Cancer Together” Symposium

The Comprehensive Cancer Centers located at Broward General Medical Center and North Broward Medical Center with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute recently held a free community lecture. The conference focused on new methods in the treatment of cancer and updates from physicians specializing in breast, colorectal, prostate and lung cancers. Special guests Congressman E. Clay Shaw and his wife, Emilie, joined the community to participate in the day-long symposium.

Back row, left to right: Joseph Scott, CEO, Broward General Medical Center (BGMC); NicholasTranakas, M.D., Director of Cancer Services for North Broward Hospital District; LaryAllen Robinson, M.D., Thoracic Surgical Oncologist, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute; Jane Tuthill, Administrator, Product Line Services/Comprehensive Cancer Services, BGMC. Front row, left to right: Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief & Program Leader Thoracic Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute; Emilie Shaw and Congressman E. Clay Shaw, cancer survivor.

Nicholas Tranakas, M.D., Director of Cancer Services for Broward Hospital District and Medical Director for Broward General Medical Center said: “The conference was a great success. We are proud to be able to provide our community with the latest information about new treatments for Cancer and related issues. We thank Congressman E. Clay Shaw and his wife for their participation and support to the community.”