The medical language used for many types of cancers, tests, and treatments is confusing and not easily understood by lay people. This presentation will decode the medical lingo and explain in simple terms what it means to have adenocarcinoma or sarcoma, what an MRI and SPECT scan are, the terms CR/PR (complete and partial remission), overall survival, cure, and relapse. Finally, it will address the types of clinical trials as well as why and who should participate.  

Khalid Rehman is a physician who recently retired after 38 years of clinical and academic practice of medicine. He is Board certified in the subspecialties of Hematology and Medical Oncology within the specialty of Internal medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. His professional career spans the spectrum of private practice, a staff oncologist, a teacher and the Director of the Hematology-Oncology fellowship Training program. He is on the faculty of New York Medical College as an Assistant Professor of Medicine.  

Over the years, he has also served on the boards of the American Cancer Society, the Visiting Nurse Service, the Muslim Majlis of Staten Island, the Pakistan Cultural Association, and Project Hospitality.  He has authored more than two dozen scientific papers and remains an active speaker for public and professional organizations on the relevant topics. 

Join us for a guided tour of the Bayernhof Museum, a one-of-a-kind Bavarian-style mansion perched above the Allegheny River in O'Hara Township. Built by eccentric Pittsburgh entrepreneur Charles "Chuck" Brown III, the house is filled with antique music boxes and other self-playing music machines, as well as some fun surprises throughout the house. Our knowledgeable docent will guide us through the house and share stories about Brown and his unique musical collection.  

What's included: 

• Guided, docent-led tour of the museum's rooms and collections 

• Live demonstrations of antique musical machines and instruments 

Cost: $10.  Cash only.  Admission to be paid directly to museum staff upon arrival. 

Open to OLLI members only. The maximum is 12.

Location: Bayernhof Museum, 225 St. Charles Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Travel is on your own.  Free parking is available in front of the museum.   

Please note: The house includes stairs and some narrow passages.  Following a 30-minute seated talk, members should be prepared to stand and walk for the remainder of the visit. Some visitors find the music machines to be loud; members who are sensitive to sound may wish to bring earplugs.  

Monthly Musical Series with OLLI at Pitt and Opus: Impact

We are excited to announce a new collaboration between OLLI at Pitt and Opus: Impact, bringing a monthly music performance and lecture series to our members and the community this fall!

Opus: Impact is a Pittsburgh-based organization that champions local musicians and brings their music directly into neighborhoods across the city. This fall, OLLI is proud to work with them on this Monthly Musical series, pairing live performances with insightful commentary and giving community members a chance to explore different corners of the musical world in one of Pittsburgh's most storied cultural spaces.

This Month's Feature:

• November 6 — Emmanuel Berrido compares and contrasts Hispanic Caribbean folk and pop music across the region's countries

When: November 6, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Where: The historic New Granada Theater, Community Engagement Center in the Hill District (2007 Centre Avenue; entrance at rear of building on Wylie Avenue)
Cost: Free for all OLLI members, last day to register is October 30th

How to Register:

• OLLI members: Register through your OLLI account
• Community members: Register through the Hill Community Engagement Center (Hill CEC)

Built in 1928, the New Granada Theater was once a vibrant hub of the Hill District's jazz scene, hosting legendary performers during Pittsburgh's golden age of jazz. This series offers OLLI members a chance to experience live music in a space rich with history alongside our Hill District neighbors.

Parking information:

The CEC address is 2007 Centre Avenue, but the entrance to the CEC is located at the rear of the building on Wylie Avenue. It is right across the street from Ebenezer Baptist Church (2001 Wylie Avenue).

Free parking is available along Wylie Avenue and Devilliers Street.