C4YW - Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
When: Friday, February 24, 2012
- Sunday, February 26, 2012
Where:
Hyatt Regency
601 Loyola Ave
New Orleans,
LA
70113
Hosted by: Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Young Survival Coalition
C4YW is the only international educational conference solely dedicated to the unique needs of young women with breast cancer.
About the Plenary Sessions:
Sharing My Story: The weekend began with a lively dialogue moderated by Generosa Grana, MD, FACP, showcasing a variety of topics with a panel of young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Reclaiming Your Sexual Mind and Body: Our second plenary session featured Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, PhD, LCSW, who discussed focusing on the mind-body impact that breast cancer has on a young woman’s intimate life.
Livin’ Healthy: Our closing plenary featured Dr. Ro, a frequent C4YW guest speaker. Dr. Ro concluded the conference on Sunday by motivating attendees to break bad habits, eat right and stay fit.
About the Workshops:
Workshops covered a range of issues. Download podcasts, transcripts and slides from select workshops:
Meditation for Everyday Coping
Tweet This! How to Use Social Media to Navigate Your Survivorship, Find Resources, Get Empowered and Connect with Peers
Lesbian Women: Communicating with Partners
Breast Reconstruction Options
For Men Only!
Fertility and Pregnancy: Options Before and After Treatment
Medical Update: Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Medical Update: Metastatic Breast Cancer
Care for the Caregiver: Metastatic Breast Cancer
Clearing the Fog: Understanding and Managing "Chemobrain"
Lymphedema: Prevention and Management
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Understanding Your Options
Young and Empowered: An Advocate's Guide
End of Life Issues: Leaving Your Legacy
Care for the Caregiver: Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Can You Hear Me Now? Communicating with Friends and Family
Integrative Medicine: A User's Guide
It's Easy Being Green! Controlling Your Environment
DCIS: Understanding and Managing Non-Invasive Breast Cancer
Long-term Survivorship: Practical Matters Made Simple
Living with Mets: What Young Women Need to Know
For Single Women! Dating after Breast Cancer
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.
