2024, Melbourne Information and Support Day

Name: 2024, Melbourne Information and Support Day
Start: 2024-07-20T09:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-07-20T12:30:00+10:00
Location: 207 Bouverie St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Schedule

Sat Jul 20 2024 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

207 Bouverie St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia | Melbourne, VI

Join us for our Melbourne Information and Support Day for people with hereditary cancer risk (through a known gene mutation such as BRCA or a strong family history of cancer). The day will include expert speakers presenting the latest evidence-based information and research on different aspects of carrying hereditary cancer risk.
Event details:
When: Saturday 20th July 2024
Where: School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne
Time: 9am-2:30pm
Cost: $25.00
Includes: Morning tea and Lunch
RSVP: Monday 15, July 2024
About our Information and Support Days
This event will include 2 panel discussions and a social activity:
Panel 1 is focused on genetics, screening and mental health
Panel 2 is focused on options to manage cancer risk (screening, surgical and medication), menopause, IVF/PGD and research.
Social activity - After lunch, we'll relax with a short activity where you can get to know other community members
Our panel of experts includes genetic counsellors, psychologists, menopause specialists, gynaecologists, breast surgeons, PGD and fertility specialists. You'll learn how Pink Hope supports the hereditary cancer community and hear community members share their personal stories.