May 2-4 Malibu, California
Healing Odyssey 3 Day Retreat

This program offers the practical tools, skill-building and support needed to cope effectively with the life-altering effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Escape the pressures of daily living for a lively weekend in the serenity and beauty of the Malibu Mountains. www.cancersupportprograms.com

May 15-18 Philadelphia, PA
33rd Annual Congress Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

www.ons.org

May 17 Beverly Hills, CA
The Many Faces of Breast Cancer
1:00-3:00

Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills
Sponsored by The Wellness Community
This event focuses on the unique needs and issues of survivors and provides the latest information on breast cancer.
Speakers include Dr James Waisman, Dr. Silvana Martino, Dr John Glaspy plus stories from breast cancer survivors and advocates.
Rsvp. 1-800-977-4089 or manyfaceslosangeles@zenogroupevents.com

May 30- June 3 Chicago, Illinois
44th Annual Meeting American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

McCormick Plaza Chicago
The ASCO annual meeting attracts more than 30,000 attendees and is considered the premier educational and scientific event in the oncology community.
www.asco.org

June 4 teleconference 10:30-11:30am (Pacific Time) 1:30-2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Medical Update on Triple Negative Breast Cancer

A free telephone education workshop for women living with triple negative breast cancer, their families, friends and healthcare professionals.
Speakers include: John Link, MD, Eric Winer, MD, Hope Rugo, MD and Patricia Spicer, MSW.
Topics include: Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Treatment Options, Clinical Trials, Follow-up Care, Communicating with Your Healthcare Team, Quality of Life Concerns, Questions for the Panel of Experts.
Registration- online at www.cancercare.org or call CancerCare at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
This program is made possible by an educational grant from the Angela Andrews Ryan Fund.
click here for flyer

June 4-8 Winnipeg, Mantitoba, Canada
5th World Conference on Breast Cancer

Winnipeg Convention Center
This conference will teach about aspects of breast cancer: research, diagnosis, treatment, support, prevention, outreach and education; build and strengthen international networks concerned about breast cancer; move forward and advance global and localaction related to breast cancer.
www.wcbcf.ca/winnipeg08.php

June 25-28 Baltimore, Maryland
5th Era of Hope Meeting Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program

Baltimore, Maryland
http://cdmrp.army.mil/bcrp/era/default.htm
Details to follow

August 27-31 San Diego
8th Biennial National Lymphedema Network (NLN) Conference

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
The primary goal of the conference is to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and to share the breakthroughs and innovations in the field of lymphology.
www.lymphnet.org

October 16-19 Malibu, California
Healing Odyssey 3 Day Retreat

This program offers the practical tools, skill-building and support needed to cope effectively with the life-altering effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Escape the pressures of daily living for a lively weekend in the serenity and beauty of the Malibu Mountains.
www.cancersupportprograms.com

December 11-14 San Antonio
31st Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
This is an international scientific symposium for interaction and exchange among basic scientists and clinicians in breast cancer. Also, the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation sponsors a patient advocate mentoring program and scholarships are available at www.alamobreastcancer.org.
www.sabcs.org

January 22 Long Beach, California
San Antonio Update

Dr. James Waisman, and advocates Mary Billings & Kim Tankersley
The Grand, Long Beach California
Sponsored by Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund
This annual lecture provides the most current findings/ “hot topics” reported at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The scientific information will be presented by Dr. James Waisman and the advocate perspective will be presented by Mary Billings, Marisa Sanchez and Tim Tankersley.

February 4 Manhattan Beach, California
San Antonio Update

Dr. James Waisman, and advocates Mary Billings & Kim Tankersley
Manhattan Beach, Marriott Hotel, California
Sponsored by Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund
This annual lecture provides the most current findings/ "hot topics" reported at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The scientific information will be presented by Dr. James Waisman and the advocate perspective will be presented by Mary Billings and Kim Tankersley.

February 14-17 Amelia Island, Florida
13th Annual Multidisciplinary Symposium on Breast Disease

Ritz Carlton of Amelia Island
Sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine
This is multidisciplinary symposium is a unique display of an assembly of physicians, scientists, health care providers and patient advocates who have recognized the necessity of direct communication about the issues that matter in health care.
http://cme.ufl.edu/conf/msbd

February 19 Costa Mesa, California
San Antonio Update

Dr. Bichlien Nguyen and advocate Marisa Sanchez Ayres Hotel, Costa Mesa, California
Sponsored by Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund
This annual lecture provides the most current findings/ "hot topics" reported at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The scientific information will be presented by Dr. Bichlien Nguyen and the advocate perspective will be presented by Marisa Sanchez.

February 22-24 Jacksonville, Florida
8th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Sponsored by the Young Survival Coalition & Living Beyond Breast Cancer
The only international educational conference dedicated to the critical issues of young women affected by breast cancer. Scholarships are available.
http://www.youngsurvivorsconference.org

March 1-5 Las Vegas, Nevada
National Consortium of Breast Centers
18th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino www.breastcare.org

April 10-12 San Diego, California
32nd Annual American Society of Breast Disease

Hilton San Diego Resort www.asbd.org

April 12-16 San Diego, California
2008 Annual America Association for Cancer Research

San Diego Convention Center
This meeting focuses on the many ways that basic, clinical and translational research conducted by AACR members is helping to eradicate breast cancer.
www.aacr.org

April 26-29, Washington, DC
2008 Annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocacy Training Conference

Renaissance Washington DC Hotel
This Annual Advocacy Training Conference is for seasoned as well as first time breast cancer advocate. The conference is followed by a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. Scholarships are available.
www.stopbreastcancer.org

April 30- May 4 New York, New York
9th Annual American Society of Breast Surgeons

This meeting is dedicated to the latest issues affecting surgeons who treat breast disease.
www.breastsurgeons.org