Light refreshments will be served. A free gift, donated by Neiman Marcus, will be provided to all attendees. Participants will also receive a free consultation with Karmanos Nurse Practioners to access their need for a bone density screening following the seminar. Dorothy Nelson, Ph.D. Wayne State University Rheumatology Interim Division Head and Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher will present information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis at the seminar. Nelson was formerly the Director of Scientific Affairs at the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Osteoporosis is considered to be a major public health problem.
The Institute s Somerset Prevention Center in Troy is Michigan's first and only permanent cancer screening site located within a retail shopping center complex. The center provides breast cancer screening services, including clinical breast exams and mammography. The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, operating the Meyer L. Prentis Comprehensive Cancer Center of metropolitan Detroit, is one of the nation s leading cancer research, treatment education and outreach centers. The Institute is affiliated with The Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University and supported by United Way.