In Canada, it is estimated that 22,700 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and that an estimated 5,400 women will die from the disease this year.
Breast Cancer Today: An Evening of Care & Community is a free educational forum tailored to the needs of people diagnosed with breast cancer, their family members, friends and informal caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about the latest breast cancer advances and initiatives, learn about services and support groups in their community and connect with others affected by the disease.
Breast Cancer Today is presented by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Region in partnership with Scotiabank.
Please plan to attend:
WHAT:
A free educational forum for people living with breast cancer and their families and friends.
WHERE:
Living Arts Centre
The Staging Room
4141 Living Arts Drive
Mississauga, ON
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHO:
Dr. Kelly Metcalfe, Women’s College Research Institute
Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, Women’s College Research Institute
Dr. Timothy Whelan, McMaster University
New Lancet Commission on Breast Cancer: Transforming breast cancer care globally