TOPIC
Fortune In Misfortune: A Story NOT Silenced by Oral Cancer

SPEAKER
Eva Grayzel

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2 CE Units (Core)

Eva Grayzel takes dental professionals on an emotional journey through the oral cancer patient’s experience, sharing powerful insights about her delayed diagnosis and the strength she found to endure the life-altering effects of radical surgery and radiation. Her story will inspire audiences to adopt a more proactive approach to discovering oral cancer in its early stages when treatment is easily survivable. Eva’s compelling narrative, humanizes oral cancer, motivating both professional and personal growth.

Objectives:

• Review the steps to a thorough oral cancer screening and integrate a standard of care, emphasizing patient education
• Gain a deeper understanding of the physical and emotional impact of a late-stage oral cancer diagnosis
• Adopt a more proactive approach to discovering oral cancer in its early stages.
• Incorporate patient insights and experiences to enhance the quality of your care.
  

SPEAKER BIO

Eva Grayzel, a professional interactive performance artist, was diagnosed with late-stage oral cancer at age 33 and told she had a 15 percent chance of survival. A non-smoker, she was bounced among dental professionals while the ulcer on her tongue grew more prominent and painful.

Eva endured the removal of 1/3 of her tongue, a partial tongue reconstruction, a modified radical neck dissection, and a maximum dose of radiation therapy. Through an extraordinarily successful treatment plan, Eva not only survived but also regained her ability to speak clearly. With a second chance at life, Eva couldn’t let the same thing happen to someone else.A champion for early detection, Eva founded Six-Step Screening™, an oral cancer awareness campaign for dental professionals and the general public. For her initiative, she was recognized by the American Academy of Oral Medicine and awarded honorary membership.

Eva celebrated her 10-year cancer free anniversary by founding Talk4Hope which includes two children’s books to promote dialogue and minimize fear around cancer, and My Story Legacy, a 12-page guide to document personal stories, a gift as valuable as material possessions.

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