Dubois_small.jpgEducated at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Michael J. Fisch, MD, MPH is the Chair of the Department of General Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. His clinical practice is focused on the care of international patients, minority and underserved patients, as well as the care of patients with complex symptom problems. His publications address topics including pain and symptom management, depression, spiritual well-being and survivorship. Dr. Fisch is a national leader in the realm of symptom management and survivorship care, with appointments on various national committees. He serves on the National Advisory Board of CancerForward.
Dubois_small.jpgMindy Greenstein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, psycho-oncologist and writer. She was a research fellow as well as the Chief Clinical Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where she co-developed the Meaning-Centered Group Psychotherapy program with William Breitbart, M.D. Dr. Greenstein is a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. She is a contributing writer for the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Psychology Today, SELF Magazine as well as CancerForward.org. Her new book, “The House on Crash Corner,” was released nationally in April, 2011 and the following month featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. Dr. Greenstein is a member of CancerForward’s National Advisory Board.
Dubois_small.jpgJaci Kettler, MA, is a survivor of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A college student when diagnosed, she has been cancer-free for six years. Jaci grew up in Kansas and is a graduate of Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in political science at Rice University, she is concentrating her studies on U.S. state politics. In addition to following politics, Jaci enjoys walking her dog and watching sports. She serves as the first community manager of The Survivor Network on CancerForward.
Dubois_small.jpgBeth Sanders Moore moved to the forefront of the global cancer community over 20 years ago when she took a seat at the management table of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® at its corporate headquarters in Dallas. On a volunteer basis since, she has raised millions dollars for cancer-related causes and served on the boards of numerous healthcare nonprofits. The nationally-recognized cancer survivorship advocate served as a survivor delegate to the first ever LIVESTRONG® Presidential Cancer Forum, and later was tapped a nominee to The White House for a presidential appointment to the National Institute of Health’s National Cancer Advisory Board. In 2010, she founded CancerForward: The Foundation For Cancer Survivors.
Dubois_small.jpgJulie K. Silver, MD, is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a leading expert in cancer rehab and the founder of Oncology Rehab Partners, a healthcare company dedicated to advancing survivorship care. Dr. Silver is an award-winning author of many books, including “After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger” and “What Helped Get Me Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope.” She is a health expert for AOL and blogs regularly for AOL. A featured blogger on CancerForward, Dr. Silver’s work has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including “The CBS Early Show,” “TODAY,” “NPR,” Prevention, Parade, AARP Magazine, The Boston Globe and USA Today. Dr. Silver was the first member to join CancerForward’s prestigious National Advisory Board.