Dr. Katharine Brock will talk about her role as the Director of the Supportive Care Clinic at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center in Atlanta. This center has one of the highest populations of Pediatric Cancer patients in the country.

In her role as the Director of the Supportive Care Clinic at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center in Atlanta, Dr. Katharine Brock wears many hats. Dr. Brock will talk about this critical role for pediatric cancer patients and their families that she serves in trying to make certain that each day for these children and adolescents is better than the day before. Dr. Brock will also talk about the difference between Palliative Care (Which is a synonym for Supportive in this case) and Hospice Care, as well as being chosen as the winner of the very prestigious Hastings Center Cuniff-Dixon Physician award . This award was given to her for technical competence, personal Integrity, and the ability to function well as part of a care team. This clinic was started just a few years ago, and will be making a positive impact for these children and families for many years to come.