Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is heading to Devonport, Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading breast cancer experts to the local community to present on a range of breast cancer topics.
This Information Forum is for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, who is living with or after a breast cancer diagnosis, and their supporters.
Join us for this not to be missed event on Tuesday 30 April!
Those who have attended our Information Forums have been able to learn new information, connect and develop new friendships and understand what local support may be available. Hear what attendees have had to say!
“The information provided has helped immensely in my understanding of breast cancer, treatments and implications.”
Murray Bridge, SA, Information Forum attendee
"The best part was connecting with other people out of my community, both early breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer.”
Mission Beach, QLD, Information Forum attendee
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still join us online. When registering, select ‘Information Forum – Attending Virtually’. The virtual session will be delivered via Zoom, and you will receive the access link one day before the event.
There will be two information sessions held on the day – one for people with early breast cancer and one for people with metastatic breast cancer. Please register for the session most appropriate for your diagnosis.
Date and time
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 9:00 am
(AEST)
Location
Paranaple Convention Centre, Market Square,
137 Rooke St, Devonport
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Dr. Michelle White is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She completed her training through the Victorian Medical Oncology Training Group in Melbourne before completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine. She now specialises in treating women diagnosed with breast cancer at Monash and Cabrini Hospitals. Dr White is the lead investigator for several local research studies and is involved in the development and conduct of clinical trials. She is a member of the Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group and has published several research papers, abstracts, many of which have been presented at national conferences. She is a member of the steering committee for the development of Breast Cancer Services at Cabrini Brighton.
Dr Carrie Lethborg is an oncology social worker and a leading expert in cancer care. She has more than 30 years’ experience supporting people with cancer and their families and has worked with BCNA for over 10 years. Dr Lethborg has completed research in post treatment experiences of breast cancer, meaning based coping, palliative care, inequity in cancer care and the experience of cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She has held honorary research fellowships at Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre and The University of Melbourne and Monash Medical Centre. She currently works at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne and the Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania and provides staff support for the Ovarian Cancer Australia and the Cancer Council of Victoria.
Refreshments will be served on arrival and a light lunch will be provided.
9:00 am
Refreshments served
9:30 am
Information Forum commences
3:00 pm
Information Forum concludes
Bridgeport Hotel, 2 Bridge St,
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