Special Events
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar for the following events:
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May 1 - October 31, 2020 Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania
CAMP CAN-DO
Cancer patients and care givers are invited to enjoy several days of relaxation FREE at Scott and Debbie Robert's Campgrounds at CAMP CAN - DOO! They look forward to providing graciously for local as well as ANY cancer families, folks, & ALL caregiver-types(oncologists, nurses, hospice, friends/family members, etc) this new season!
If you are interested, e-mail Debbie Roberts to begin the easy "qualification process" to start registration.
For info email: angelswatchinu@comcast net
The campground's website: www.mtpoconocampground.com
To read a news article on the history of Camp Can-doo click here.
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September 23, 24, 25, 2011 Marriottsville, MD
Weekend Retreat
A JOURNEY OF COURAGE AND HOPE FOR COUPLES
This program is for metastatic patients. This weekend event is an opportunity for couples to retreat from the routines of treatment and daily life to experience a program of individual and mutual healing and renewal. Attendance is limited to 12 couples. This free retreat includes meals and 2 nights lodging, use of facility and program. For more information, contact: Deborah Stewart, 410-502-0516. For a brochure, click here.
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October 13, 2020 Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 pm EDT
ONLINE WEBCAST or TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL
Progress in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Sponsored by CancerCare
On October 13 which is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Cancer care is offering a free Connect Workshop for people living with metastatic breast cancer, their families, friends and health care professionals. Topics include:
Overview
Diagnostic Testing and Technologies
Current Standard of Care
New Treatment Approaches...and much more
for more information and registration: www.cancercare.org or 1-800-813-4673
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October 29, 2020 Saturday Baltimore, Maryland
MBCN Annual Conference
We're pleased to announce our 2011 annual conference will be held at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center. Update on metastatic breast cancer treatments, research and coping strategies. Click HERE to register.
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November 3-5, 2011 Lisbon, Portugal
ADVANCED BREAST CANCER FIRST CONSENSUS CONFERENCE
An international scientific and educational event entirely and exclusively dedicated to advanced breast cancer. Conference chairs are Fatima Cardoso, Eric P. Winer, Larry Norton and Alberto Costa.
"There is an urgent need to develop strong, standardized, scientifically sound guidelines that can be applied internationally. Implementation of high quality guidelines in the early breast cancer setting has had a proven significant impact in the survival of these patients. We have come together with the ambitious aim of providing advanced breast cancer patients with the same benefit!
Please join us in this endeavor to improve the lives of advanced breast cancer patients, who would benefit greatly by this focused activity."
For more information click here.
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November 7-10, 2011 Lake Delton, WI
BREAST CANCER RECOVERY METASTATIC RETREAT
The Infinite Boundaries metastatic breast cancer retreats are held twice each year at Sundara Inn and Spa in Lake Delton, Wis. Participants enjoy guided discussions about issues specific to women with metastatic breast cancer, including dealing with difficult feelings, communicating with friends and family and living with advanced breast cancer. For more information click here.
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Friday, February 24-26, 2012 New Orleans, Louisiana
ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG WOMEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER (C4YW)
More details to follow.
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