Mark your calendar now for the Breast Cancer Education Association’s 19th Annual Education Conference on October 3rd. This is the ONLY conference of its kind in the Twin Cities, featuring renowned experts bringing you the latest in breast cancer research, treatment and care.
Because of global health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s conference will be a virtual event. In addition to live presentations, registered attendees will have access to all recorded sessions to view any session missed. This information will be provided to all registered attendees via email after the event.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Over 250 people interested in the fight against breast cancer attend the conference each year. This includes survivors and their families, caregivers and health care professionals. CEU credits are offered for health care professionals and teachers. Registration opens July 20th, and a limited number of scholarships are available.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Heather Thompson Buum, MD – Coping with Cancer as a Physician
As a primary care physician diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-forties, Dr. Thompson Buum discusses how a doctor, as both an informed medical professional and a human being, copes with a cancer diagnosis. She will share insights on coping with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and improving doctor patient communication.
June LaValleur, MD – What Happened? I Just Want Sex to Be Like It Used to Be (Part 2)
Dr. LaValleur will discuss hormonal changes after diagnosis and treatment, as well as some physical and psychological changes to relationships that may occur with a diagnosis like cancer.
Andrew Mayo, MD – The River of life. A Personal Story
Dr. Mayo, medical director of St. Croix Hospice, will share his professional journey to hospice care and his personal experience of losing his wife to cancer. He will discuss the importance of each person’s “story” in health care, as well as the concept of mindfulness and the dichotomy of love and grief.
Maureen Farley, E-RYT 200, YACEP – Yoga and Ancient Practices in Integrative Medicine for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Maureen discusses ancient and highly accessible techniques to promote wellness, balance and wholeness for those whose life journey includes cancer.
Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD – Moving Forward with Hope and Healing
Kelly will close our conference with her unique perspective on conference lessons learned and offer direction on how to move forward and navigate a healthy well-balanced life, regardless of life’s challenges.
This Conference is designed to empower survivors and caregivers with knowledge and resources to help them live with, through and beyond cancer. It’s an inspiring and educational event where you can learn from respected leaders in the field, find practical tools and resources and connect with others who are also dealing with the challenges of breast cancer.
BECOME A SPONSOR
The BCEA conference is largely planned and run by volunteers, most of whom are breast cancer survivors. We rely on the underwriting support of our generous sponsors to offer this full-day educational program. If you, or your organization, are interested in becoming a sponsor, please call Ann Kvaal at 651-487-3578 or send an email to info@BreastCancerEducation.org.
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 20
For more information, please visit breastcancereducation.org.
