Brain Tumor Patient & Caregiver Forum
Register Now for October 20The Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Lurie Cancer Center is pleased to offer a patient and caregiver forum. During this complimentary program for brain tumor patients and their families, our experts will discuss advances in brain tumor treatment, as well as skills and resources for managing unique challenges faced by patients and caregivers. This program includes opportunities to ask questions of our experts.
Event Details
Hosted by the Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Monday, October 20, 2025
4:30 pm. - 6:30 p.m. Central Time
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Feinberg Pavilion, 3rd Floor Conference Center
251 E. Huron St., Chicago
This program will also be offered virtually via Zoom. A link will be sent to registrants who select the "virtual" option. Dinner will be provided for those attending in person.
Speakers & Topics
American Brain Tumor Association Overview
Vince Rock, LCSW
Patient Services Senior Program Manager
at American Brain Tumor Association
State of Science
Ditte Primdahl, MD
Neuro-Oncologist
Northwestern Medicine
The Role of Physical Therapy in Recovery and Treatment
Lydia Henderson, MD
Ryan Kelly, MD
Residents
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Managing Scanziety
Christopher Daniels, LCSW
Northwestern Medicine
Managing Epilepsy
Jessica W. Templer, MD
Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology, Northwestern Medicine
Event Facilitators
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Christopher Daniels, |
Mary Ellen Maher, |
Meg Schwartz, |
Questions
Please direct questions to MBTI@nm.org