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2nd Annual Breast Health Symposium

Friday, August 24, 2018

Event date: 10/13/2018 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Export event

 2nd Annual  Breast Health Symposium

 How do the latest discoveries in breast cancer research affect you and your loved ones? Please join our breast health experts for in-depth discussions on cancer risk and prevention techniques.

8:30-9:00am Registration

9:00-9:10am Opening Remarks:Melissa Kirkpatrick, Co-Chair, Circuelle Foundation

9:10-10:10am Breast Cancer Risk in the 21st Century: Exploring the Impact of Antidepressants, BPA, and Phthalates, Katherine Reeves PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst

10:10-11:10am Double-Edged Helix: Pros and Cons of At-Home Genetic Tests, Nicole Wood MS CGC, Genetic Counselor, Sarasota Memorial Cancer Institute

11:10am-12:30pm Breast Cancer Stations: Meet the Experts and Lunch(Complimentary)

12:30-1:30pm Cardiac Damage During Cancer Treatment and Mitigating Risk, Chippy Nalluri, MD, Cardiologist, Sarasota Memorial Hospital

1:30-1:45pm Closing Remarks: Kelly Batista, Director, Sarasota Memorial Cancer Institute and Sally Schule, Director of Community Engagement, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

 Limited seating! RSVP required by October 1, 2018