Agenda

PROGRAM AGENDA

Friday, February 22, 2013

12:00 pm–6:00pm Registration opens
12:00 pm–6:00pm Exhibit Hall opens
3:00pm–4:15 pm Workshop Session One (see Workshops)
4:15pm–5:00 pm Annual C4YW Meet-up
5:00pm–6:00 pm Welcome Reception
8:00pm–9:00 pm Bellydancing with Lori Baumgarten
8:00pm–9:00 pm Wind Down Yoga with Pasha Hogan – all levels

Saturday, February 23, 2013

7:30am–8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30am–6:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
8:30am–8:55am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:55am–9:00am Sharing My Story
9:00am–9:45am Plenary Session One: Young Women and Breast Cancer: the Future of Care
Julie R. Gralow, MD
Professor, Medical Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine Director

Knowledge is power! This session will cover the most recent research and medical updates for young women affected by breast cancer. From your initial treatment decisions to managing quality of life concerns over time, hear how today’s research impacts your care and the care of future generations to come.

9:45am–10:15am Questions and Answers with Dr. Gralow
10:15am–11:15am Break
10:30am Group Photo
11:15am–12:30pm Workshop Session Two (see Workshops)
12:30pm–1:45pm Lunch – Networking and Exhibits
2:00pm–3:15pm Workshop Session Three (see Workshops)
3:15pm–4:15pm Break – Networking, Exhibits and Book Signing
4:15pm–4:25pm Sharing My Story
4:30pm–5:15pm Plenary Session Two: Taking It to the Streets: Breast Cancer Advocacy in Your Community
Susan Matsuko Shinagawa
Breast Cancer Survivor/Activist, Co-Founder & Past Chair, Asian & Pacific Islander National Cancer Survivors Network

Many young women find that once they are no longer focused on breast cancer treatment and recovery, they’re looking for new ways to channel their energy and help other women. How do you turn experience and passion into action? Susan Shinagawa, a young breast cancer survivor and activist, will share her own background advocating for grassroots change in the field of breast cancer and discuss how you can use your personal journeys as a compelling force in community advocacy and legislative decision making.

5:15pm–5:45pm Questions and Answers with Susan Shinagawa
5:45pm Close of Day remarks
8:00pm–12:00am Annual Dance and Dessert Party

Sunday, February 24, 2013

8:00am-9:00am Zumba with Kelly Saunders and Jamie Balderas-all levels
9:00am-12:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
9:15am-10:00am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits
10:15am-11:30am Workshop Session Four (see Workshops)
11:30am-11:45am Break-Networking & Exhibits
11:45am-11:55am Daily Welcome and Remarks from LBBC & YSC
11:55am-12:00pm Sharing My Story
12:00pm–12:45pm Plenary Session Three: Going Green: Making Informed Choices

Nancy Buermeyer, Senior Policy Strategist, Breast Cancer Fund
Connie Engel, PhD, Science and Education Manager, Breast Cancer Fund

Understand the simple changes you can make as a consumer and in your home environment to significantly reduce your family’s exposure to potential risks and toxins. Learn your options when selecting household goods, produce and food, as well as other tips for keeping you and your family healthy.

12:45pm–1:15pm Questions and Answers with Ms. Buermeyer and Ms. Engel
1:15pm Closing Remarks from Living Beyond Breast Cancer & Young Survival Coalition

Conference Adjourns