Thanks to these badass women for agreeing to be on our Taking Care of the Girls: Breast Health Panel Discussion on October 30, 2024, at Flying Pig Improv's new location at Douglas and Grove in Wichita, Kansas.
About the event: In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our October panel will focus our discussion on breast cancer awareness and prevention of the disease that affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Approximately 13% (about one in eight) of U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer in the course of their life, and those rates have increased slightly by 0.5% per year. Breast cancer is still one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in U.S. women, second only to lung cancer. This disease doesn’t affect only women. U.S. men make up 1 of every 100 breast cancer diagnoses in the country.
Our panel discussion will feature experts and survivors who will share information on breast health, the latest practices for detecting and preventing breast cancer, treatment options, reconstruction, and other important considerations that are often overlooked.
This event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome.
The registration fee is $10 at the door or in advance.
We are meeting at Flying Pig Improv's new location at Douglas Ave. and Grove, 6 to 8 PM.
Panelists:
Elizabeth Hotaling
Advocate, Aesthetic Flat Closure (AFC)
Elizabeth Hotaling is a passionate advocate and survivor of breast cancer, diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, estrogen positive, and HER2 positive in May 2018. Facing her diagnosis head-on, Elizabeth chose to undergo a double mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction using implants. Her treatment journey included 12 weeks of chemotherapy and a year of infused Herceptin.
For the first three years, Elizabeth focused on battling the disease and managing the side effects of treatment, which ultimately led to the removal of her implants and the transition to an Aesthetic Flat Closure (AFC). In the past three years, she has dedicated herself to embracing her new breastless body and advocating for the AFC option.
While Co-Director of Stand Tall AFC, Elizabeth worked tirelessly to raise awareness and support for others navigating similar journeys. Her experiences and insights have made her a valuable voice in the breast cancer community, inspiring resilience and acceptance.
Diane Hunt, M. D. , F. A. C. S.
Surgeon with Kansas Surgical Consultants
Diane L. S. Hunt grew up in the Flint Hills near Council Grove, Kansas. She received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. She completed her surgical residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.
Dr. Hunt is board-certified by the American KanBoard of Surgery and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Hunt is a clinical assistant professor of surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita and Executive Chair of Surgery at Wesley Medical Center. She also serves as an executive member of the trauma committee.
In addition to her general surgery practice, Dr. Hunt has a special interest in breast cancer surgery and treatment, laparoscopic, robotic surgery, and trauma care. Dr. Hunt also donates her surgical services to Project Access, which serves uninsured, low-income residents of Sedgwick County.
Dr. Catelin Kass, PT, DPT, CLT, Oncologic Clinical Specialist
Dr. Catelin Kass is a Kansas transplant who has lived in 6 different states across the country before coming to Wichita in 2022. She received her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky.
During her schooling, she identified a lack of physical therapy support for patients who have or are survivors of cancer and who often have significant mobility or functional limitations after their treatment. Catelin realized that this is a patient group she is passionate about helping because every one of them is fighting for a reason, and no one should have to fight alone.
Since then, she has graduated from Duke University Health System’s Oncologic Residency, where she became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, completed her first Herman and Wallace pelvic floor course, and received additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Informed Therapy to provide holistic care for her patients. She treats a wide variety of cancer-related conditions, including lymphedema, cancer-related fatigue, post-mastectomy/lumpectomy care, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Christina Nicholas, M. D., F. A. C. S.
Surgeon with Kansas Surgical Consultants
Christina M. Nicholas is from Huron, South Dakota. She received her medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Then, she completed her general surgery residency training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita. Dr. Nicholas is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Dr. Nicholas is a clinical assistant professor of surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Executive Vice Chair of surgery at Wesley Medical Center, Secretary for the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, and an executive member of the trauma committee. She is also President of the Wesley Medical Arts Tower Association.
In addition to her general surgery practice, Dr. Nicholas has a special interest in breast cancer surgery and treatment, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and trauma care. Dr. Nicholas also donates her surgical services to Project Access, which serves uninsured, low-income residents of Sedgwick County.
Moderator:
Jill D. Miller is passionate about helping people grow – professionally and personally. Her consulting company, Creative Solutions, has helped fledgling and seasoned entrepreneurs launch and grow out-of-the-ordinary and sometimes quirky ventures since 1998. Jill found her gift for teaching as a corporate trainer and loves influencing young minds as an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship in the Arts at Wichita State University.
As Headmistress of the Finishing School for Modern Women, Jill has worked with thousands of women, inspiring them to overcome obstacles and move toward their goals. She founded the Badass Women of Wichita Alliance in 2021 with weekly gatherings to build community, promote nonprofits, and develop “badassery.”
After writing a blog for the Finishing School for seven years, Jill was inspired to compile her favorites into her first book, “Never Finished: Practical advice for Modern Women to inspire your fierce, authentic self she published in October 2022.
Active in the Wichita community, Jill leads cultural and women's organizations and is a zealous volunteer. In her spare time, she likes to attend artistic events and relax at home with her miniature rescue poodle, Jack.
This panel is sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, optometricbilling.com, (316) 722-2021 and Flying Pig Improv, flyingpigimprov.com, (316) 833-1889
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