2011 Cancer Forum

Event Information

The 3^rd Annual Cancer Forum will bring together Bermuda’s cancer partners and support organization providing the public an opportunity to see what cancer care looks like in our community.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julie Silver

Dr. Julie Silver is an acclaimed author and cancer survivor who specializes in rehabilitation medicine with a focus on physical recovery. She has been featured on The Today Show and has also been recognized by the American Cancer Society for her work with cancer survivors.

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Vendors will provide information on:

• Cancer prevention
• Which cancers have screening test available and at what age you should be tested
• Bermuda’s Breast Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment Programme
• What treatments are available in Bermuda
• Support groups
• Hospice care
• Emotional and physical support for survivors and caregivers

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EVENT SCHEDULE

11am Ask the Doctor - question and answer period with panel of health experts

12:10pm Keynote speaker Dr. Julie Silver

1:30 Presentation: Reading Food Labels and Healthy Eating

2:15pm Demonstration: Excersise you can do at home

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Rhonda Smith-Simmons.

Participating Organisations:

• Abbott Laboratories
• Aurelia Healing
• Bermuda Cancer and Health Center
• Bermuda Diabetes Association
• Bermuda Hearing Services
• BHB – Oncology Department
• BHB – Lymphedema Management Clinic
• BHB – Bermuda National Tumor Registry
• BHB – Agape House/Friends of Hospice
• Cancer Information Service
• EAP
• Infinity Health
• Just Between Us/Reach to Recovery Support Groups
• La Femme
• P.A.L.S.
• Performance Rehab Physiotherapy
• Partners International – Bermuda’s Risk Assessment Programme
• Walking Club of Bermuda