National Patient Conference

Workshops and Presenters

"Scleroderma and Cancer"

By Thomas A. Medsger, Jr., M.D. – About Thomas A. Medsger, Jr., M.D.

The rheumatologist presenting this session has conducted research on the potential relationship between cancer and scleroderma, and will speak about the need for cancer screening and the effect that cancer therapies may have on scleroderma. Come listen to his recent findings and what implications they may have.

"Localized Scleroderma"

By Heidi Jacobe, M.D. – About Heidi Jacobe, M.D.

Localized scleroderma is different from system scleroderma in that it is restricted to the skin and sometimes the underlying muscle and tissue. Learn more about the diagnosis, complications, treatment, and management of localized scleroderma.