Archive for May, 2011

Doctor by day, producer by night.

May 23rd, 2011

Dr. Michael Jackotwiz

To The Farber Center patients Dr. Michael Jackowtiz is the sweet internist who listens to their problems, examine’s them, and handles the first part of their consultation. What they don’t know is that at night Michael is a producer. Michael Jackowitz is Executive Producer of the new opera Séance on a Wet Afternoon by award-winning composer, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin), starring Lauren Flanigan. World Premiere, Opera Santa Barbara, Sept. 26, 2009, NYC Opera at Lincoln Center April 19, 2011 through May 1, 2011 and Opera Queensland in Australia in 2012. www.seancetheopera.com

Michael is also Executive Producer for the musical Daddy Long Legs by John Caird (Les Miserables, Nicholas Nickelby) and Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), with set design by David Farley (Sunday in the Park with George). The recipient of three 2010 LA Ovation Awards for Best Book, Music and Lyrics and Actress in a Leading role, this rolling World Premiere started at Rubicon Theatre Company (Oct 17, 2009) and has played TheatreWorks in Palo Alto (Jan 23-Feb14, 2010), Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (March 13-April 10, 2010), the BROAD Theater in Los Angeles (June 17-27, 2010), Northlight Theater in Chicago (Sept ’10), LaMirada (Nov ’10) and Laguna Playhouse (Dec ’10). Tour will continue throughout the country in 2011/12. www.daddylonglegsmusical.com

Michael’s latest broadway endeavor is as producer of the 50th Anniversary revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, starring Daniel Radcliffe, which opened this March 27, 2011. If you have not already seen it, please go, its an amazing production and Danielle Radcliff does a superb job. We would like to congratulate Dr. Jackowitz, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying has been nominated for eight Tony Awards in the following categories: www.howtosucceedbroadway.com

BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE IN A MUSICAL: JOHN LARROQUETTE
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE IN A MUSICAL: TAMMY BLANCHARD
BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL: ROB ASHFORD
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: ROB ASHFORD
BEST ORCHESTRATIONS: DOUG BESTERMAN
BEST COSTUME DESIGN FOR A MUSICAL: CATHERINE ZUBER
BEST LIGHTING DESIGN FOR A MUSICAL: HOWELL BINKLEY

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Dr. Farber on Good Day New York

May 11th, 2011

Greg Kelly And Rosanna Scotto

A special thank you to Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly for inviting Dr. Farber to come on Good Day New York to talk about The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology. Good Day New York is a weekday morning news and entertainment feature show which airs on WNYW, the New York City flagship television station of the News Corporation-owned Fox Broadcasting Company. The program is the first morning show to air on a Fox owned-and-operated station, having launched on August 1, 1988.

Free Cancer Screenings: MyFoxNY.com

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An Alternative to Mohs Surgery

May 10th, 2011

Did you know that surgery, typically Mohs surgery is not the only way to successfully treat skin cancers? Surgery on the nose, ears, eyelids or lips may cause disfigurement or require reconstructive surgery under a general anesthetic to maintain the natural appearance. Brachytherapy with the Flexitron system is an effective alternative treatment for BCC (Basel Cell Carcinoma) and SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) skin cancer and avoids the need for reconstructive surgery. It also has its advantages over surgery for patients with a large number of lesions, elderly patients, or patients who are otherwise inoperable, and advantages over external beam radiotherapy as it requires shorter treatment times and less side effects.

At The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology we offer a dedicated suite where patients receive HDR (high dose rate) Brachytherapy with the Flexitron system. The Flexitron applicator facilitates close contact between the brachytherapy radiation source and the skin. This helps ensure conformity of the radiation dose to the tumor to provide excellent cosmetic results and clinical efficacy. The Treatment is typically twice a week for up to 4 weeks, and allows patients to return to work or home the same day of treatment.

Dr. Manny Alvarez

Please take a look at Dr. Manny, the senior managing health editor for Fox News and his coverage of an alternative to Mohs at The Farber Center. CLICK HERE or press play below.

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Dr. Farber’s Interview with Dr. Steve Salvatore

May 9th, 2011

It is Oral head and neck Cancer week. We would like to thank Dr. Steve Salvatore of UPIX11 for having Dr. Farber on to discuss Oral, Head and Neck Cancer cancer. Oral, Head and Neck cancer affects the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, thyroid glands, salivary glands, throat, or voice box. This devastating cancer has been in the news lately as Michael Douglas opened up to Oprah and The View recently on his experience dealing with his own throat cancer.

The Farber Center of Radiation Oncology, which is one of only two places in Manhattan offering free screenings this week. To find a location in your area go to: http://www.headandneck.org

Dr. Len Farber discusses: What to expect when you are screened- how long does it take, is it uncomfortable, etc; What are the warning signs of neck or throat cancer; How to sign up at the Farber Center for the screening. You can click on the link to watch or click play below WPIX11

 

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FREE Breast Cancer Education Day

May 5th, 2011

Science & the City, the public outreach program of the New York Academy of Sciences, in partnership with The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology, is hosting this FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENT where breast cancer patients and survivors, their families & friends,along with advocates, caregivers and other local medical professionals will come together to learn about the latest diagnostic techniques, surgical and radiation therapies, and available treatments for breast cancer patients.

The agenda for this half-day program features a keynote presentation by Dr. Francis P. Arena, a medical oncologist and author of Reflections of the Breast: Breast Cancer in Art through the Ages, followed by interactive panel discussions Moderated by Dr Leonard Farber where leading medical experts in the breast cancer care community in New York City will be available to respond to questions from the general public, patients, and caregivers. Highlighted panelists include radiation oncologists (Dr. Marnee Spierer), a breast imaging expert (Dr. Zeva Herman), a medical oncologist (Dr. Francis Arena), a breast surgeon (Dr. Eleni Tousimis), and a breast reconstruction surgeon (Dr. Joshua Levine).

The educational event will also include plenty of time for networking and one-on-one interaction opportunities with leading oncology experts and representatives from available exhibitors who support breast cancer care and work to increase awareness of this disease. Please go here to learn more and register: NYAS

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10K Raised for The Revlon Run/Walk by The Farber Center Team

May 3rd, 2011

Saturday morning we completed our first Revlon Run Walk for Women as The Farber Center Team and raised $10,000.

The Run/Walk is co-sponsored by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, so celebrities always kick off the race with motivational speeches. This year’s guests included Keesha Cole, Jessica Alba, Jimmy Fallon, Nate Berkus and Doctor Oz.

(L-R) Nate Berkus,Jessica Alba,Dr. Mehmet Oz, Jessica Biel and Jimmy Fallon attend the 14th annual Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women on April 30, 2011 in New York City.

The Revlon Run always starts in Times Square and ends in Central Park. Money raised from the New York event will help support local New York-based cancer organizations including: The Actors’ Fund, Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Cancer Care, Gilda’s Club NYC, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, William F. Ryan Community Health Center, EIF’s Women’s Cancer Programs.

Dr. Marnee Spierer, Marina Higgins, Dr. Leonard Farber

(L-R) Dr. Marnee Spierer, Team Captain Marina Higgins, Dr. Leonard Farber

Here is more coverage of the Revlon Run/Walk: Fox News Coverage

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