Breast Cancer Symposium (2026) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

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Breast Cancer Symposium (2026) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

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.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

94 Old Short Hills Rd

Islami Auditorium

Livingston, NJ 07039

Questions? Contact Angela McCabe

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