2/26/2010 through 2/28/2010

10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Join us in Atlanta, Georgia, for the only international conference focused on the unique needs of young women affected by breast cancer

Plenary Speakers: Julie R. Gralow, MD; Julia H. Rowland, PhD; Kim Carlos

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Living Beyond Breast Cancer and the Young Survival Coalition will host the 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer from Friday, February 26, through Sunday, February 28, 2010, at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Make plans today to join us for the only international educational conference solely dedicated to the unique needs of young women with breast cancer.

Get conference details at youngsurvivorsconference.org.

About Our Keynote Speakers

Julie R. Gralow, MD, will begin the weekend by providing a medical update specific to young women affected by breast cancer. Dr. Gralow is a professor of medical oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and director of breast medical oncology at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Our second keynote speaker is Julia H. Rowland, PhD, director of the Office of Cancer Survivorship, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at the National Cancer Institute. She will discuss Young Women with Breast Cancer: Living Fully is the Best Revenge. Our closing plenary speaker is Kim Carlos, co-author of Nordies at Noon—the Personal Stories of Four Women "Too Young" for Breast Cancer .

About the Program

Workshops will cover a range of issues, including risk reduction and management of lymphedema, nutrition, exercise, side-effect management, medical updates for early and advanced breast cancer, fertility, sexuality, body image, genetic testing, living long term with a history of breast cancer, advocacy and caregiving. During breaks and receptions, you will have the opportunity to network with other young women, caregivers and healthcare providers.

Learn More!

Visit the conference Web site to learn more about the conference schedule, speakers, workshops, exhibitors, sponsors, costs, travel and the Atlanta, Georgia location.