Lesbians & Cancer - Free Forum

The first ever BC Cancer Agency education Forum specifically on Lesbians and Cancer.

This ground breaking half day event is for lesbians with or without cancer and focuses on prevention.

Please register now as seating is limited, registration includes breakfast.

This is a Free event

The Forum is called "Living the Dolce Vita in Comfortable Shoes." Leading professionals and experts from the BC Cancer Agency will inform you of the way to healthy living, break down the myths regarding cancer screening and detail the signs and symptoms to be aware of. Learn how to take care of your health and reduce your risk of cancer. A special screening of a 25 minute video based on the journey of women with breast cancer ends the morning.

Are you entering the age where living healthy has become a high priority in your life? What constitutes a healthy lifestyle and how can lesbians engage in this?

Speakers include:

• Dr. Karen Gelmon, Past Chair, Breast Tumour Group, BCCA
• Dr. Dianne Miller, Chair, Gynecology Tumour Group BCCA
• Cheri Van Patten, Registered Dietitian & Clinical Researcher

Moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Whynot, Past President, BC Women's Hospital

Saturday March 14, 2009, 8:00am - 11:30am at the BC Cancer Research Centre 675 West 10 Avenue Vancouver.

Registration is limited so please call 604.877.6000 ext 2194 or email livingthedolcevita@gmail.com.

Please register by March 10/09.