Gastroenterology Pathology Conference

Sturdy Memorial's Gastroenterology Pathology Conference is attended by the entire GI division, including gastroenterologists, pathologists, assistants, and nurses.

At each conference, the team reviews all of the previous week's endoscopic biopsies for neoplasia, inflammatory bowel disease, gastric inflammatory disease and gastro-esophageal reflux, and liver biopsies. The conference is intended for both multidisciplinary correlation and examination of each case, as well as case management. The goal of the conference is to ensure that each case is reviewed thoroughly, allowing the team to develop the most comprehensive set of appropriate treatment options for each patient.

Upcoming Events

Dec

18

Tuesday

Cancer Support Group

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Our Oncology Department holds a Cancer Support Group on a regular basis for those undergoing cancer treatment, as well as survivors.
Dec

26

Wednesday

Breast Cancer Support Group

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Our Oncology Department holds a Breast Cancer Support Group on a regular basis for those undergoing treatment for breast cancer, as well as survivors.
Ongoing

Healthy Steps

Healthy Steps combines gentle movements, dance, and music to improve overall wellness, as well as emotional well-being and self-image.
Ongoing

Strength Training After Breast Cancer (Strength ABC)

Strength ABC is a gradual weight training program designed for all breast cancer survivors.

Patient Stories

Jackie R.

“I’m someone who’s afraid of getting a tooth pulled. So when I was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer in 2012, I was terrified of the cancer treatments I faced, never mind the disease I was up against. But the doctors and nurses at Sturdy were so comforting, informative, helpful, and caring, making the treatments seem like not a big deal, that I was never worried or scared. I’m so thankful I met this team. With the exception of one very specialized surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, I had all my treatments—chemo, radiation, and surgery—at Sturdy. I had such a good experience at Sturdy that I became a volunteer in the Oncology Department, so I can help comfort patients in the way their staff comforted me.”
Mary D.

“I received my radiation treatment at Brigham and Women's/Sturdy Memorial Radiation Oncology Center in Mansfield. It’s close and convenient, which really helped when I was getting treatment every day for seven weeks. The friendly nurses and staff that got to know me quickly through one-on-one interactions, versus the busy, business-like environment you might find in Boston. They’re organized and always on time. It was a great experience.”
Jean L.

Last year, out of the blue, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in my lungs, spine, and pelvis. I was so scared; the idea of treatments like chemo terrified me. But my nurses at Sturdy prepared me and eased my concerns. I developed personal relationships with other patients and with staff and really started to enjoy going there and seeing friends. It’s comforting having a local support system like this. It’s a team effort. My oncologist manages my care and coordinates any specialized treatments I need. I have my friends, family, and cancer care team close by, right where I need them.”

Gastroenterology Pathology Conference

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Jackie R.

Mary D.

Jean L.