Portland, OR, Oct. 22, 2015– Susan G. Komen Oregon & SW Washington announces a call for general poster session abstracts for its 2016 Breast Cancer Issues Conference, which will be held March 5, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, Oregon.
Thought leaders and medical professionals in all areas of breast cancer health, survivors and co-survivors are encouraged to submit proposals to the Komen Oregon & SW Washington office by close of business Friday, November 20.
The Breast Cancer Issues Conference provides survivors, support persons, and health care professionals the opportunity to learn about and discuss breast cancer topics with leading oncologists, doctors, researchers and fellow survivors. Topics will cover emerging research and treatment options, breast cancer risk reduction and quality of life issues. This years’ keynote will be given by Annie Parker, three time cancer survivor, author of the book and inspiration of the film, Decoding Annie Parker.
To download the 2016 abstract request for proposal form, please visithttp://komenoregon.org/files/images/events/breastcancerissues/2016/call_for_abstracts-_breast_cancer_issues_conference_poster_session.pdf.
For more information about the 2016 conference visit: http://komenoregon.org/events/breastcancerissuesconference/2015/default.aspx.
Please contact Bridget Jamieson, Community Programs Manager, with any questions at (503) 546-7445 or [email protected].
About Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington
In the last 24 years, the local organization has funneled nearly $19.8 million into programs that prioritize the importance of improving and building on the quality of life for survivors, emphasize the value of early detection and screenings, as well as financial assistance for access to treatment. Another $11.9 million has been dedicated to local cutting edge research.
About Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Nationally, since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded $2.6 billion in funding to research, screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide. More information is available at KomenOregon.org.
