Harnessing Hope, Overcoming Hurdles - Brisbane 21/11/07

[Janine]

Breast Cancer Network Australia invites women who are living with secondary breast cancer (also known as advanced or metastatic breast cancer) to a special forum:



The forum coincides with the national launch of Hope & Hurdles, BCNA’s new pack of information and support options for women living with secondary breast cancer – the first of its kind in Australia.

A number of presentations will include:
• Current and future treatment and support options for women - Dr Nicole McCarthy, medical oncologist
• Strategies for dealing with uncertainty and enhancing wellbeing - Stephanie Dowrick, breast cancer survivor and best-selling author

Details
Wednesday November 21 2007
10.15am to 12.30pm with lunch to follow
Optional meditation session from 1.30pm to 2.30pm with Stephanie Dowrick

Sofitel Brisbane
Ballroom Le Grand 2
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane

Women with secondary breast cancer and one guest (partner, relative or friend) are invited to attend.
Women with secondaries will receive a Hope & Hurdles Pack.

Registration
Registration is free. Please contact beacon@bcna.org.au or 1800 500 258 to confirm your place by Friday November 16.
Please indicate any special dietary requirements For more information about Hope & Hurdles visit

“Life is a series of hurdles from now on; you get over one, you might go on for a little while, and then you will need to get over another one – the more hurdles you jump, the better you get at it.”
– from a woman living with secondary breast cancer