Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer (C4YW)
When: Friday, February 25, 2011
- Sunday, February 27, 2011
Where:
Peabody Orlando Hotel
9801 International Drive
Orlando,
FL
32819
Hosted by: Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Young Survival Coalition
This event is the only international educational conference solely dedicated to the unique needs of young women with breast cancer.
About the Keynote Sessions
Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH began the weekend by providing a medical update specific to young women affected by breast cancer.
Download the podcast from this keynote presentation.
Our second keynote speaker, Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, PhD, LCSW, discussed self-image concerns after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Download the podcast from this keynote presentation.
Our closing plenary speaker, Rev. Aundreia Alexander, Esq., discussed how faith can help you cope with a diagnosis of breast cancer and beyond regardless of your spiritual background or religious denomination.
Download the podcast from this keynote presentation.
About the Workshops
Workshops covered a range of issues. Download podcasts, transcripts and slides from the following workshops:
Tuning In, Tuning Out: Mind Body Connections
The Case for a Greener World: Breast Cancer and the Environment
Maintaining Strength: Breast Cancer (Re)habilitation
Living with Mets: Understanding Trauma and Managing Your Stress Responses
Care for Each Other: Couples Coping with Cancer
Advocacy and Inclusion: Coming Together for Good
Sex and Intimacy: Thinking Outside the Box
Hormonal Therapies: Tamoxifen and Beyond
Care for the Caregiver: Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Care for the Caregiver: Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment Update
Naturopathic Methods for Managing Side Effects
Fear of Recurrence
Care for the Caregiver: For Men Only
End-of-Life Issues: Creating a Legacy in Letters
Women who Partner with Women: Breaking Down Barriers
Healthy Living: Food and Fitness
Breast Cancer and Bone Health: Keeping Strong
The ABC's of Talking to Your Children about Breast Cancer
Cancer and Careers: Understanding Your Rights in the Workplace
The Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer is the only international conference dedicated to the critical issues of young women affected by breast cancer and those who care about them.
