Older Women Policy briefing launch

Improving outcomes and experiences for older women with breast cancer

BCC's Policy briefing launch reception will be held on Thursday 17th November 2011, 5.30pm-7.30pm at Breast Cancer Care Central Office, 5-13 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 ONS

We are launching the policy briefing, Improving outcomes and experiences for older women with breast cancer, at an evening reception on Thursday 17th November in London. This briefing focuses on the key issues for older women affected by breast cancer and presents Breast Cancer Care’s recommendations for service improvements in the areas of early diagnosis; treatment and assessment; and information and support. Our guest speakers will be:

· Grace, a Breast Cancer Voice speaking from a patient’s perspective

· Professor Robert Leonard, Professor of Cancer Studies at Imperial College London and Hon Consultant Physician at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

· Professor Malcolm Reed, Professor of Surgical Oncology and Head of the Department of Oncology at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Trust

Light refreshments will be available.

To register your place at this reception and to let us know of any access requirements, please contact Caroline Clark by Friday 11th November:

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