Familial breast and ovarian cancer information day
As part of our Research Week Program, we are hosting an information day, for women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
4 Sep 2021
We welcome those living with gene mutations, their family members and support people, as well as those at high risk due to their family history but who do not carry a known gene mutation. Leading specialists and researchers will present the latest research findings, treatments and cancer risk-reducing options for those at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Presentations
- Breast reconstruction surgery
Presenter: Dr Lip Teh - Update on the management of women at high risk of ovarian cancer
Presenter: Dr Paul Cohen - Trimodal prehabilitation for people who are at high risk of breast cancer due to a gene mutation
Presenter: Dr Caitlin Fox-Harding - Audience exercise session
Presenter: Ms Christine Kudiarasu - It’s not (just) about the breast. The road less walked.
Presenter: Ms Petrina Burnett - Update on kConFab and latest research (virtual Q&A session)
Presenter: A/Prof Heather Thorne - Sex after risk reducing surgery for breast and ovarian cancer
Presenter: Ms Helena Green - Update on the management of women at high risk of breast cancer
Presenter: Prof Christobel Saunders AO and Dr Helen Ballal - Life after risk reducing surgery for ovarian cancer and the role of HRT
Presenter: Dr Lesley Ramage - Advances in the genetics of breast and ovarian cancer
Presenter: A/Prof Nicholas Pachter - Personal story and overview of programs and support services
Presenter: Pink Hope representative - Panel discussion and questions from the audience
Details
Date: Saturday 4 September 2021
Time: 8.00am registration, 8.30am - 3.00pm presentations and interactive Q&A session
Venue: Conference Centre Auditorium, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, 25 McCourt Street Subiaco
Cost: $25 per person
Complimentary parking, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This event is kindly sponsored by Pink Hope
Book now at www.trybooking.com/BTEWD