The Young Survival Coalition and Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer is the only international event focused on the unique needs and issues faced by young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer.
The 2008 Conference is scheduled for February 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida. Visit the conference website at www.youngsurvivorsconference.org to get more information, register for the event, as well as view our 2007 conference archives.
This one-of-a-kind event features educational programming focused on every phase of a young woman's breast cancer journey: from recent diagnosis, to treatment, to living with advanced breast cancer to post-treatment - and years beyond!
The Young Survivors Conference is specially designed for:
- Young women affected by breast cancer
- Long-term breast cancer survivors diagnosed prior to age 45
- Caregivers of young women affected by breast cancer, including partners, family and friends
- Young women with a strong family history of breast cancer
The conference also provides useful, practical information for:
- Social workers, psychologists and psychosocial oncology specialists
- Oncology nurses and nurse practitioners
- Breast cancer patient support organizations and advocates
- Medical and radiation oncologists
- Breast surgeons and reconstruction specialists
- Reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists
- Genetic counselors and geneticists
- Physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists
- Gynecologists and women's health practitioners
Join us at the conference and:
- Hear updates relevant to young women from leading professionals who care for them
- Learn what's in the pipeline in scientific research and clinical care for young women affected by or at increased risk for developing breast cancer
- Empower yourself to make informed choices with up-to-the minute and age-appropriate information about your treatment and well-being
- Gather the resources you need to help you navigate your breast cancer journey
- Network with peers who relate to your experience
