Brain, Behavior, and Cancer Seminar Series

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Brain, Behavior, and Cancer Seminar Series

Listening to Survivors’ Voices through Social Media

Young Ji Lee, PhD, MS, RN Assistant Professor of Health & Community Systems at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

The Brain, Behavior, and Cancer Seminar Series will feature a presentation by Young Ji Lee, PhD, MS, RN on April 25th. Dr. Lee is Assistant Professor of Health & Community Systems at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. 

Dr. Young Ji Lee
        Young Ji Lee, PhD, MS, RN

Abstract: Ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States. Patients with ovarian cancer often experience multiple symptoms that adversely affect their quality-of-life. To manage cancer- and treatment-related symptoms more effectively, we must understand symptoms from the perspectives of the patients. Social media has created new opportunities for gaining understanding of the patient experience through not only large volumes of data, but also the nature of information that is distinct from data obtained in clinical settings. However, to date, no studies have utilized data gathered from social media data in this way to understand symptoms among ovarian cancer patients. The purpose of this study is to understand major topics of communication (e.g., social, informational, management advice) related to the symptoms frequently discussed on social media by women and family members affected by ovarian cancer.

Date/Time. Wednesday, April 25th, 2018, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Location. UPMC Shadyside, Hillman Cancer Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room. The Conference Room is located on 2nd Floor of the Hillman Cancer Center, 5117 Centre Avenue, in Shadyside. After entering the building, walk to the right past the elevators. Enter through the double glass doors and take the elevators up 2 floors. The conference room is immediately on the left.

For More Information. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Darren Gilmartin at gilmartind@upmc.edu

CME Faculty Disclosure. In accordance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education requirements on disclosure, information about relationships of presenters with commercial interests (if any) will be included in materials distributed at the time of the conference.

Continuing Medical Education Credit. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded .10 continuing education units (CEUs) which are equal to 1.0 contact hours.

The Brain, Behavior, and Cancer Seminar Series is sponsored by the Biobehavioral Oncology Program and the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center