Wednesday, April 3, 2024
@ 6-7pm CT via Zoom

Dr. Grace Blitzer will be talking about radiation therapy and its effects on the body - specifically what happens to healthy tissues during and after radiation therapy. She will discuss how radiation works and how your body reacts to radiation. The early and late effects of radiation will be discussed, with examples and plenty of time for questions and audience participation.

Dr. Grace Blitzer is a radiation oncologist at UW Health. She treats all types of cancer at the UW Johnson Creek Cancer Center. She is committed to improving the outcomes of cancer patients by bringing modern laboratory discoveries into clinic for personalized medicine. She has a strong interest in community outreach as well, with a focus on sharing about radiation therapy and how it can be used to treat cancer.