Click here to download the conference poster (A4 pdf).

The 2nd National Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer will feature an educational program focused on every phase of a young woman’s breast cancer journey: from recent diagnosis, treatment and living with advanced breast cancer to post-treatment, and years beyond!

It is specially designed for:

• Young women affected by breast cancer who are recently diagnosed, are in treatment or have completed treatment
• Young women with advanced (metastatic) 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
• Medical professionals who treat or care for young women affected by breast cancer
• Young women at increased risk of developing breast cancer

The conference also will provide useful, practical information for:

• Social workers, psycho-social oncology specialists and psychologists
• Oncology nurses and nurse practitioners
• Breast cancer patient support organisations and advocates
• Medical and radiation oncologists
• Breast surgeons and reconstruction specialists
• Reproductive endocrinologists and fertility specialists
• Genetic counsellors and geneticists
• Physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists
• Gynaecologists and women’s health practitioners
• Breast cancer scientists and researchers

Key benefits of attending:

• 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 of 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