Coffee Conversation: St. Luke’s Navigating Cancer Upcoming Event

DULUTH, Minn. — A free community presentation is set to take place for those battling cancer or who have a loved one on a cancer journey.

“Navigating Cancer; Get to Know the Care Team” is taking place at the St. Louis County Depot on Tuesday, June 27 at 5:30 pm. On Tuesday, St. Luke’s Oncologist Dr. Anna Perelshteyn joined FOX21 on the morning newscast. She’s 1 of 7 panelists who will be at the event.

Attendees will have the chance to learn about cancer from oncologists and pharmacists. They’ll also learn about aspects they might not even know to think of like nutrition, research and occupational therapy. The event will close out with a Q & A.

Panelists:

Ben Anderson, PharmD, BOCP – Pharmacist in Charge, Infusion Therapy Clinic; PGY2 Oncology Residency Program Director
Nils Arvold, MD – St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology; Chief, Section of Oncology/Radiation Oncology
Tracy Durovec, RN, OCN – Infusion Therapy/Vascular Access Team
Jessica Lundgren, RN, BSN – Clinical Research Coordinator, Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research
Andrea Schnell, OTR-L – Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Anna Perelshteyn, MD – St. Luke’s Oncology & Hematology Associates
Brenda Schwerdt, RDN, LD, CNSC – Clinical Dietitian/Staff Development Coordinator, Diabetes & Nutrition