Breast Cancer Symposium (2026) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
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Evolution or Revolution: Where are we now? Where are we going?
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. | Program 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Light dinner will be provided
Parking in the Visitor Lot (Cooperman Pavilion) will be validated
Moderators:
George Raptis, MD, MBA
Director of Oncology Services, Northern Region, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute
Angela McCabe, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Director of Patient and Family Services, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Physician Speakers:
Alison Grann, MD
Chair, Radiation Oncology Melchiorre Cancer Center Director of Network Integration and Quality, Radiation Oncology, Northern Region, RWJBarnabas Health
Louise Ligresti, MD
Chief, Cancer Survivorship, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Anya Litvak, MD
Medical Oncologist, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Janette McDermott, MD
Breast Surgical Oncologist, Center For Breast Health and Disease Management, RWJBarnabas Health
Miriam Zander, MD
Medical Director Palliative and Supportive Care, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Extended Panel Members:
Donna Dandrilli, MA, ATR-BC
Art Therapist, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Jill Kremer, RD
Registered Dietician, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Ciara McElroy, MSW, LCSW
Oncology Social Worker, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Cathy Ponterio, RN, BSN, HNB-BC, HWNC-BC, CCAP
Holistic Nurse Practitioner, Melchiorre Cancer Center
Alejandra Rodriguez, MS, CGC
Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselor, Manager, The Cancer Genetic Counseling and Inherited Risk Evaluation Program, Melchiorre Cancer Center
If you have questions about this program, please call Angela McCabe, Director of Patient and Family Services at 973-322-2668.