MBCN to Hold Annual Metasatic Breast Cancer Conference with MD Anderson Cancer Center on September 20-22, 2013
Living with metastatic breast cancer can be an isolating experience. MBCN's annual conference, in conjunction with MD Anderson Cancer Center, will unite attendees with other who understand what Stage IV breast cancer means. It's also a chance to learn about the latest treatments.
New York, NY, July 20, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Hundreds of metastatic breast cancer patients will convene in Houston for the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network’s (MBCN’s) 7th Annual National Conference presented in conjunction with MD Anderson Cancer Center on September 20-22, 2013. “We’re really excited to offer expanded breakout sessions and networking opportunities,” says conference chair and MBCN board member Deb Tincher. “This year’s theme is ‘New Directions in Metastatic Breast Cancer.’ Our expert speakers will address cutting-edge developments in treating metastatic breast cancer as well as everyday issues confronting people living with the disease.”
The event opens with a reception on Friday, Sept. 20. The main conference follows on Saturday, Sept. 21. “We’ll be at the Houston Marriott at Texas Medical Center for the entire program,” says Tincher. “That’s a great convenience for our attendees and speakers.”
Saturday’s breakout sessions include in-depth presentations on hormone positive, triple negative and HER2+ metastatic breast cancer subtypes, as well as discussions about brain and bone mets and the role of surgery in treatment. Other breakouts will address caregiver concerns, patient-doctor communication tips, insurance and disability issues and palliative care. A panel will discuss concerns of young adults dealing with metastatic breast cancer.
General sessions will cover integrative medicine, living with metastatic breast cancer, clinical trials and more. Saturday’s program will conclude with the presentation of The Ellen Moskowitz and Suzanne Hebert Leadership Grant Award.
New Sunday morning breakout sessions are slated from 9 to 10 followed by a networking opportunity from 10 to 11. Attendees can choose among presentations on intimacy, using your voice and story to bring about change and finding support and information online and in person.
“Living with metastatic breast cancer can be an isolating experience,” says Tincher. “We want people to know that they are not alone. One of our 2012 attendees told us she made five new friends —this is a wonderful chance to connect and share.”
The conference is open to people living with metastatic breast cancer as well as their spouses, partners, friends and caregivers. Limited scholarships are available to those who have financial need. For complete details, including registration information, see MBCN.org.
About MBCN’s Annual Conference
MBCN held its first conference at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 2006. Subsequent conferences have been held at M.D. Anderson, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Indiana University’s Simon Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Northwestern Medical Center.
About The Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
MBCN is a national, independent, nonprofit, patient advocacy organization dedicated to the unique concerns of the women and men living with metastatic breast cancer. MBCN was founded in 2004 by Jane Soyer and Nina Schulman. See mbcn.org.
At-a-Glance
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Network's (MBCN's) 2013 Annual Conference In Conjunction with MD Anderson
Who: People living with metastatic breast cancer and their spouses, partners, friends and caregivers
When: September 20-22, 2013
Where: Houston Marriott @ Texas Medical Center
More Information: MBCN.org
The event opens with a reception on Friday, Sept. 20. The main conference follows on Saturday, Sept. 21. “We’ll be at the Houston Marriott at Texas Medical Center for the entire program,” says Tincher. “That’s a great convenience for our attendees and speakers.”
Saturday’s breakout sessions include in-depth presentations on hormone positive, triple negative and HER2+ metastatic breast cancer subtypes, as well as discussions about brain and bone mets and the role of surgery in treatment. Other breakouts will address caregiver concerns, patient-doctor communication tips, insurance and disability issues and palliative care. A panel will discuss concerns of young adults dealing with metastatic breast cancer.
General sessions will cover integrative medicine, living with metastatic breast cancer, clinical trials and more. Saturday’s program will conclude with the presentation of The Ellen Moskowitz and Suzanne Hebert Leadership Grant Award.
New Sunday morning breakout sessions are slated from 9 to 10 followed by a networking opportunity from 10 to 11. Attendees can choose among presentations on intimacy, using your voice and story to bring about change and finding support and information online and in person.
“Living with metastatic breast cancer can be an isolating experience,” says Tincher. “We want people to know that they are not alone. One of our 2012 attendees told us she made five new friends —this is a wonderful chance to connect and share.”
The conference is open to people living with metastatic breast cancer as well as their spouses, partners, friends and caregivers. Limited scholarships are available to those who have financial need. For complete details, including registration information, see MBCN.org.
About MBCN’s Annual Conference
MBCN held its first conference at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 2006. Subsequent conferences have been held at M.D. Anderson, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Indiana University’s Simon Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine and Northwestern Medical Center.
About The Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
MBCN is a national, independent, nonprofit, patient advocacy organization dedicated to the unique concerns of the women and men living with metastatic breast cancer. MBCN was founded in 2004 by Jane Soyer and Nina Schulman. See mbcn.org.
At-a-Glance
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Network's (MBCN's) 2013 Annual Conference In Conjunction with MD Anderson
Who: People living with metastatic breast cancer and their spouses, partners, friends and caregivers
When: September 20-22, 2013
Where: Houston Marriott @ Texas Medical Center
More Information: MBCN.org
Contact
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
Katherine OBrien
888-500-0370
www.mbcn.org
Katherine OBrien
888-500-0370
www.mbcn.org
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