Best Medicine Matters Fall 2009 - Mount Sinai Hospital

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Legacy Helps Build Future Science Three young scientists at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital have made strides toward redefining the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer — work made possible through legacy gifts. When Doris Mack made a gift in her will to support trainees in honour of her late husband Harold she may not have realized the impact it would have. PhD candidate Kelly Seto received a bursary to work in Dr. Irene Andrulis’s lab, where she is studying familial ovarian cancer. “Every day I’m thankful to be in the presence of such gifted researchers,” says Seto. “Nowhere else could I experience such a strong link between what happens in the lab, and its application to hospital care.” Ian Taylor, a PhD candidate and bursary recipient working with Senior Investigator Dr. Jeff Wrana, PhD candidate Kelly Seto, with Doris Mack’s attorney and executor of her estate, John Honsberger contributed to the development of ‘DyNeMo’ — a diagnostic tool for breast cancer patients. He explains that donations fund research and help investigators pay for grant applications that can attract even greater funding to the Lunenfeld. Postdoctoral fellow Nadine Kolas and her colleagues in Dr. Daniel Durocher’s lab recently discovered two new genes that help cells avoid cancer-causing mutations. “Research institutes need to keep the best people in science,” says Kolas. “Thanks to donor support, the Lunenfeld is showing how to do it.” For You Dr. Allison McGeer, H1N1 spokesperson, will appear in the fall series of Sinai Speaks An exciting fall lecture series debuts soon. Exclusively for donors, Sinai Speaks features Mount Sinai experts discussing hot health care topics. The first event takes place on November 23. Andrea Clark, Clinical Dietitian, will reveal myths about nutrition and offer tips on how to eat well to live well. Influenza is the focus of our second lecture, on November 30, with Dr. Allison McGeer, Director, Infection Control, and Christine Moore, Infection Control Practitioner. Dr. McGeer has been a key H1N1 spokesperson in the media, and together with Moore, she will discuss how to protect yourself against the flu. “Sinai Speaks was developed specifically for our donors,” says Joan Stevens, Vice- President, Donor Engagement, Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation. “We received great feedback from previous lecture events and we know our donors want health information that’s useful for their daily lives.” Lectures will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Ben Sadowski Auditorium on the 18th floor. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. For more information please visit www.mshfoundation.ca/ NetCommunity/sinaispeaks or contact Celane Chan at 416-586-8203 ext. 8476 or cchan2@mtsinai.on.ca. Exclusive Lecture Series for Donors — You’re Invited! November 23 Hot Topics in Nutrition With Andrea Clark, Clinical Dietitian November 30 The Flu and You With Dr. Allison McGeer and Christine Moore All events begin at 5:30 p.m. and take place in the Ben Sadowski Auditorium on the 18th floor, Mount Sinai Hospital. Join Us! http://mshfoundation.ca/NetCommunity/sinaispeaks Sign up now using the enclosed coupon!
Patients Thank Bright Minds and Big Hearts Nora Perry “Not to worry, we’ll help you.” These were the reassuring words spoken to Nora Perry when she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and reunited with a nurse who treated her when she was in the hospital 23 years ago. Nora has a long history with Mount Sinai Hospital. In 1984, after finding a lump on her back, she was brought to Mount Sinai and diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. For 11 months she was in and out of the Hospital undergoing several surgeries and eight rounds of chemotherapy. “I fully expected that the cancer would come back,” says Nora, but in fact she ended up having 23 perfectly healthy and cancer-free years. She attributes this to the wonderful care she received from doctors and nurses who she describes as respectful, caring, thoughtful and kind. About her recent diagnosis, Nora says, “I wouldn’t want to be treated anywhere else. If you have to go through something like this it’s nice to know you’re going somewhere where the professionals are so empathetic and kind.” She speaks highly of all of her Mount Sinai caregivers, from the massage therapists, to her doctors, to the Reiki therapist who provided tremendous emotional support. “This is as good as it gets,” says Nora. “It does not get any better than Mount Sinai.” Hamza Al Mathno Dear Madam/Sir, My name is Hamza, I am three weeks old. I was born at Mount Sinai Hospital on April 4, 2009. Many thanks to the professional and dedicated staff that took care of my mother and me while we were hospitalized. I would like to participate in supporting Mount Sinai Hospital so other kids and patients can benefit from the care you provide. Enclosed is my donation to Mount Sinai Hospital. Thank you, Baby boy Hamza Al Mathno Young donor Hamza Al Mathno Christine & John Schuman When Christine Schuman was 18 weeks pregnant, an ultrasound revealed that her unborn baby had a urinary tract obstruction that was causing problems with his bladder and kidneys. Christine was referred to Dr. Greg Ryan and eventually a bladder shunt was inserted into the baby’s bladder to relieve the pressure and attempt to save his kidney function. “Dr. Ryan and the nurses and fellows were very compassionate and understood what an emotional and difficult time we were going through,” says Christine. Jack Schuman had a bladder shunt inserted before birth The procedure was successful and Christine was monitored until her son was born at 38 weeks weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. The shunt stayed in past delivery and did its job preserving her baby’s kidney function. Christine and her husband John say they had a wonderful birthing experience at Mount Sinai and they can’t thank Dr. Ryan and his team enough for everything they did. “We know if it were not for the talented and committed professionals in the Special Pregnancy Unit, our son may not have lived, or if he did, he would have serious kidney problems,” says Christine. “We are so lucky to have him and we’re grateful that we are able to go to a hospital like Mount Sinai.” Upcoming Events For details, please see the Calendar of Events at www.mshfoundation.ca or call 416-586-8203. Monthly Online Auction for Chronic Pain at www.nhl.com, hosted by AJ Sports World. All proceeds go to Miriam’s Fund, Wasser Pain Management Centre at Mount Sinai. November 12, 6:30 p.m. Leadership Sinai Dinner with Scientists 2009; $180 per person November 28, 4 p.m. Mount Sinai Day at Marlies $5 from every ticket purchased through Mount Sinai Hospital December 3, noon to 1:30 p.m. Leadership Sinai Lunch with Leaders featuring David Rosenberg, Chief Economist and Strategist, Gluskin Sheff; members $25; non-members $35
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