DAVENPORT, IA (January 22, 2019) — February 2019: Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Biomarkers 101” on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, from 6PM — 8PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).
Join Grant Cale from Bristol-Myers Squibb for a workshop about biomarkers. Biomarkers are molecules in your body that can tell doctors whether cells are acting normally or abnormally, and can sometimes be used to tell if a disease, like cancer, is present. They can be used to help determine the best course of treatment for a person’s specific type of cancer.
This workshop will cover:
• What is a biomarker?
• Different types of cancer biomarkers
• Why are biomarkers important in cancer treatment decision-making?
• The biomarker testing process
Dinner will be provided with RSVP.
Anyone impacted by cancer is welcome to attend. Registration is required. RSVP online at https://www.gildasclubqc.org/calendar.
For more details and to register, please call Gilda’s Club at 563-326-7504, emailgc@gildasclubqc.org or visit www.gildasclubqc.org/calendar.
About Gilda’s Club
Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States. Our global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.
