Some, but not all, cancer treatments cause hair loss. Ask your cancer team if your treatment is likely to cause hair loss. The Just for You Wig Salon at Simmons Cancer Institute offers wigs, hats, and scarves at no cost to cancer patients. The salon benefits from funds raised by BJ Grand Salon & Spa. Appointments Please make an appointment by calling Jessica Fleck, 217-545-7495 or email to come into the salon for a personalized fitting.

Support groups provide those diagnosed with cancer a place to learn information about their cancer; a place to share feelings, experiences and concerns with others who have the same cancer diagnosis; and a place that gives emotional and spiritual nourishment. Support Groups connect people facing similar challenges. Finding Hope Support Group is open to any cancer patient, spouse/partner, friend, or caregiver. The focus is to provide a safe place to address the emotional needs of cancer patients and their families, provide support and improve health and wellness. Group meets the third Wednesday

Symposia Jointly Sponsored With Non-Accredited Organization ACCME-accredited sponsors in good standing may jointly sponsor continuing medical education activities with non-accredited entities. Joint sponsorship and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ designation by the SIU School of Medicine for educational activities requires approval by the Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) and the CPD committee. The full-time SIU School of Medicine faculty member who serves as the liaison with the non-accredited organization must be fully cognizant of the requirements and responsibilities that

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IT Policies - Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees Frequently cited and/or most relevant Board of Trustees policies and guidelines Responsible Use Guidelines The goal of this guideline is to establish a framework of accepted conventions regarding the use, management and governance of computing and network resources, while remaining cognizant of the principles of academic excellence to which the School continually strives. This document constitutes the SIUSOM guidelines for the management of computer networks, personal computers and the resources made available thereby.

Translational and discovery science research Andrea Braundmeier-Fleming, PhD , is a reproductive immunologist focused on women's health, most notably, the role the microbiome plays in preterm birth, endometriosis, ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. She is collaborating with Drs. Brard and Loret de Mola and our OB-GYN generalist providers to identify microbial communities that influence the immune system in a way that may cause inflammation and trigger a disease state or preterm labor. Laurent Brard, MD, PhD , is a gynecologic oncologist who directs clinical, translational and discovery

Enrolling Clinical Trials Laurent Brard, MD, PhD has a number of ongoing clinical research studies focused on developing diagnostic tests and treatment stratagies in order to improve gynecological cancer outcomes. Acquisition of Human Serous Epithelial, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer Specimens and Serum for Genetic Analysis and Development of Novel Cell Lines (IRB# 12-509) Diagnostic Utility of Culdocentesis in Patients with a Suspicious Adnexal Mass (IRB# 12-656) Learn More Evaluating Novel Biomarkers for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer (IRB# 16-531) Flaxseed as Maintenance

Mentorship model SIU Plastic Surgery utilizes a mentorship model. There are five full-time plastic surgery faculty and one clinical part-time faculty. The resident is assigned to a faculty member monthly. That resident is responsible for keeping the same schedule as the attending, including attending all cases, outpatient procedures in the office, rounds, orders, and notes from PGY1-6. This may also mean additional multidisciplinary boards for any patients for that month (VPI clinic, Head and neck tumor board, Melanoma clinic and tumor board, Breast tumor board). This model allows for a