9th Annual Conference for Young Women with Breast Cancer!

The Young Survival Coalition, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Komen for the Cure'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 2009 Conference is scheduled for February 27 - March 1 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX. Visit the conference website at www.youngsurvivorsconference.org to get more information, register, obtain scholarship information as well as view our 2008 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