Summer 2006
Contents
Welcome
Ovarian Cancer Prevalence and Detection
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered and Relaxed
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Welcome! Special Conference Edition
by Sue Friedman
"Welcome to YOUR conference!"
With these words I welcomed more than 200 people from 28 states, five countries and three continents to the first Joining FORCEs conference on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. After eight months of planning, promoting, worrying, and working diligently, the conference came to fruition in February at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Our objective was to provide a balanced mix of information, networking, support, and fun from beginning to end. Judging from conferee’s reports, we exceeded our intent. With this event, we made history—the first national conference devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The turnout and enthusiasm demonstrates the need for future conferences and resources like FORCE.
Our stellar cast of speakers included respected physicians, international researchers, and women who graciously shared experiences and gave insight about living under the shadow of a BRCA mutation. Conferees asked questions; they found answers— all within a comfortable, communal atmosphere.
Feedback after the conference was quite positive: 92 percent of respondents rated it “outstanding” or “excellent;” 100 percent of respondents felt the conference met or exceeded their expectations.
We salute everyone who helped make our fi rst conference such a success. If you weren’t able to attend, we look forward to seeing you next year. In the meantime, visit www.facingourrisk.org/webcast for audio and PowerPoint presentations from the conference.
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