TIME FOR ACTION ON EQUAL ACCESS

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2 TIME FOR ACTION ON EQUAL ACCESS Is the theme of this year s conference which will describe the essential breast services that women should receive and provide some strategies to advocate for their implementation across all European countries. The time for action is now as the deadline for implementation of specialist breast units according to the European Parliament Breast Cancer resolution is Participants will learn about the ECIBC (European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer) project, as well as hear from experts on trends in research and personalised medicine, advances in treatment, and information on survivorship programs. Advocates will participate in workshops providing concrete information on advocating for improved breast cancer services, survivorship plans and using social media. In addition, special networking groups for young women with breast cancer and women with metastatic breast cancer will be held. Join us in the fascinating city of Paris, one of Europe s most beautiful and popular tourist attractions: a spectacular setting in which to meet and network with advocates from many countries and a unique environment in which to share ideas, gain inspiration, and acquire the knowledge and expertise needed to improve breast cancer services in your country. Now is the Time for action on equal access.

3 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER :30-18:30 Registration 19:15-20:00 Cocktail Reception hosted by Europa Donna France 20:00-22:30 Dinner at Novotel Paris Est SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2015 The European Commission perspective on access to high quality breast cancer services in Europe - Michael Hübel, Head of Unit, Programme Management and Diseases-Public Health, European Commission, Luxembourg National cancer plans- what breast cancer advocates need to know - Agnes Buzyn, President of INCa (National Cancer Institute), France Roundtable - current trends in breast cancer research and treatment: Research and personalized medicine - Dr. Véronique Diéras, Medical Oncologist, Head of Clinical Research, Clinical Investigational Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, Institute Curie, France Current best practice in diagnosis and surgery for breast cancer Prof. Riccardo A. Audisio, University of Liverpool, ESSO President, BASO President, EJSO Editor-in-Chief, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, St Helens Teaching Hospital, UK Trends in treating MBC - Joseph Gligorov MD,PhD, Medical Oncology Dept, APHP Tenon, Head of Cancer Coordination Centre HUEP and Breast Cancers Expert Centre Member of INSERM U938 team, France Genetic Mutations - Dr. Odile Cohen Haguenauer, MCU-PH, Head of Oncogenetics - Service d Oncologie Médicale & Centre des Maladies du Sein, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Co-coordinator of the APHP-INCa high risk Network, France Survivorship Plans: the new follow up for breast cancer Amanda Shewbridge, Consultant Nurse in Breast Cancer, Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, UK Mind-Body approaches to support living with and beyond breast cancer - Dr. Caroline Hoffman, OAM, PhD, RN, BSW, Clinical and Research Director, The Haven, UK Workshops on advocacy for young women, for women with metastatic breast cancer, survivorship, using social media for advocacy, lobbying for best practice SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2015 Wrap up from workshops Highlights from Breast Health Day Forum Presentations EUROPA DONNA General Assembly

4 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Registration Fee...Euro Accompanying person rate (for non registered participants attending social events only)...euro * * Includes Friday night cocktail & dinner, lunch Saturday and Sunday, and conference dinner Saturday night The closing date for registration is 2 October 2015 For registration and payment information see the conference registration page at Conference registration fees can be paid by the following methods: Cheque in Euro made out to EUROPA DONNA The European Breast Cancer Coalition Bank transfer to the account of EUROPA DONNA - The European Breast Cancer Coalition: IBAN: IT46 J BIC/SWIFT: BPMIITMM Please indicate the NAME of the conference participant and FOR EUROPA DONNA CONFERENCE PARIS HOTEL RESERVATION To reserve a hotel room at the conference venue Novotel Paris Est please complete your reservation request on line using the special dedicated code EUDONA for the Pan European Conference. Room Rates: Double for Single use: 131 inc. breakfast Double for double use: 142 inc. breakfast For questions relating to the hotel reservations please contact Berta Cànovas-Balasch Tel : Fax: h0380-sb10@accor.com Take advantage of the special rates and book your place at the Novotel Paris Est today. The release date for the hotel rooms is 15th Sept. After this date the Novotel Paris Est does not guarantee the conference rate and availability! Please remember that each conference participant is responsible for making her/his own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. The hotel reservations are not handled by EUROPA DONNA- The European Breast Cancer Coalition.

5 CONFERENCE VENUE Novotel Paris Est 1 Avenue de la République Bagnolet, France Tel: Fax: H0380@accor.com SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (included in the registration price) 16 October 2015 Welcome Cocktail Reception at the Novotel Paris Est hosted by Europa Donna France Dinner at Novotel Paris Est 17 October 2015 Conference Dinner in the popular historic location - Montmartre Please contact the hotel reception for general tour information prior or upon arrival. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Participants of the 12th EUROPA DONNA Pan-European Conference must make their own travel arrangements. Participants are advised to purchase travel and medical insurance. EUROPA DONNA - The European Breast Cancer Coalition and EUROPA DONNA France cannot be held responsible for any loss, injury or damage to any person or property. The liability of persons and enterprises providing means of transportation or services, however remains unchanged. The participant takes part in all tours at his/her own risk.

6 Head Office: EUROPA DONNA The European Breast Cancer Coalition Piazza Amendola, Milan Italy Tel: Fax: : conference@europadonna.org Susan Knox, Executive Director Karen Benn, Head of Policy/ Public Affairs Barbara Klein, Communications Officer Daniela Pirisi, Admin/Events Officer Paige Robinson, Development Officer Executive Board: President: Roswitha Britz (Spain) Vice President: Evi Papadopoulos (Cyprus) Treasurer: Gertrude Abela (Malta) Members: Elizabeth Bergsten Nordström (Sweden) Mojca Miklavčič (Slovenia) Antonella Moreo (Italy) Olivia Pagani (Switzerland) Ene Tomberg (Estonia) Nicole Zernik (France) Member Countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, Uzbekistan EUROPA DONNA - EUROPA DONNA The European Breast Cancer Coalition is an independent, non-profit organisation whose members are affiliated groups from countries throughout Europe.The Coalition works to raise awareness of breast cancer and to mobilise support of European women in pressing for improved breast cancer education, appropriate screening, optimal treatment and care and increased funding for research. EUROPA DONNA gratefully acknowledges EBCCouncil for their support of this conference