Watch Support Group Videos

Dr. Kelly’s support group presentation
“Surgery-To Be or Not To Be” [watch video]

Dr. Pejman Cohan's support group presentation 
“Pituitary Hormones and The Role They Play In Our Quality of Life” [watch video]

Dr. Cohan’s support group presentation
“Hormones, Hormones, Hormones” [watch video]

Dr. Antonio De Salles, M.D., PhD
“The Role of Radiation in Treatment of Pituitary Tumors” [watch video]

Dr. Daniel Kelly, Medical Director of The Brain Tumor Center presents:
“How Pituitary Surgery and Traumatic Brain Injury Effect Pituitary Hormonal Function“ [watch video]

Dr. Daniel Kelly, Medical Director of The Brain Tumor Center presents:
“How Traumatic Brain Injury Effects Pituitary Hormonal Function“ [watch video]

Linda Rio, M.A., M.F.T. of New Beginning Counseling Center presents:
“Hormones and Mental Health: Advancements and Advocacy for Patients“ [watch video]

Brian K. Theiss, CEO of The Theiss Institute presents:
“Making Educational Fitness Choices Helps Make a Healthy Recovery“ [watch video]

Meeting Code of Honor:

We respect the privacy of others and honor their anonymity

We are considerate and supportive to each other and understand we are all at different stages of diagnosis or recovery

Our meeting time is limited; however, we wish everyone the opportunity to ask our speaker personal health questions; therefore, sharing personal stories with each other is best either before or after the meetings.

We encourage each other to exchange contact information and to share positive personal experiences with one another for support and encouragement

We are good listeners and understanding friends but we never give medical advice

Our guest speakers and our group facilitators volunteer their time and we appreciate their efforts

We attend meetings to help empower ourselves and others towards a healthy recovery.

Simply, We See the Need to Do More

The diagnosis of a pituitary tumor and/or an endocrine disorder is often a frightening, life altering experience that can affect many aspects of one’s quality of life.

The Brain Tumor Center is sponsoring a free support group that will meet every other month in the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA.

Our medical professionals and volunteers will provide current and accurate information about pituitary health, along with emotional guidance and support.

We aim to empower those who have been affected by pituitary disorders through information, clinical resources, and through our own experiences.

With the right tools and a willingness to seek help, we believe it possible to have a satisfying and productive     life while dealing with a pituitary condition.

We look forward to the opportunity to combine efforts with you and your family in your healthy recovery.

Our Next Meeting: June 15th, 2010 

Our Guest Speaker:
Patti Johnson, Psy.D.
Dr. Johnson is a Clinical Psychologist, Life Coach, and holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching.

Dr. Johnson will share her expertise with us from her years of experience as a clinical psychologist and Life Coach as well as from her own personal challenges advocating for herself through breast cancer.
www.drpattijohnson.com

Topic:
"Working Through Your Healing-Working Towards Solutions."

Date and Time:
Tuesday Evening
June 15, 2010

Location:
John Wayne Cancer Institute
2200 Santa Monica Blvd. 2nd Floor
Sanca Monica, CA 90404

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Up Coming Pituitary Support Group Meetings

For more information call the office of:
Daniel F. Kelly, M.D., Medical Director
Brain Tumor Center at Saint John's Health Center

2200 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Phone: 310-582-7450
Fax: 310-582-7495
kellyd@jwci.org

Or contact:
Meeting Facilitator:
Sharmyn McGraw
(949) 515-9595
Pituitarybuddy@hotmail.com
www.hormones411.org

Co-Facilitator:
Krystina Trzaskowski
Klt63@att.net

Pituitary Disease Awareness