Breast cancer patients, survivors, caretakers, family members and medical professionals are invited to attend the first Breast Cancer Survivorship Symposium on Oct. 21, hosted by Northeast Texas Cancer & Research Institute.
The symposium will feature presentations and resources by medical professionals covering topics that include cancer and nutrition, the benefits of exercise, sexual health in the cancer continuum, cardio oncology and advances in breast imaging.
“We want our attendees to know they always have a community of support if they need it,” said Stephanie Thomas, director of oncology. “This symposium is a great opportunity to meet and interact with people who are going through and having similar experiences.”
The symposium coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which raises awareness for a disease that, according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, will see 1 in 8 women diagnosed during their lifetime.
The Oct. 21 symposium runs from 8 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. at the Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences building on the campus of Tyler Junior College, 1200 E. 5th Street in Tyler. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
To register, visit https://cmetracker.net/CHRISTUSHEALTH or call (903) 606-8465 by Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Registration is also available the morning of the event.
