Mark your calendars for the following events. All MBCN programs are free and open to patients, health care professionals, friends and family.

November 17-18, 2007: Second Annual MBCN Conference: MANAGING METASTATIC BREAST CANCER: NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS
Conference Registration
Sponsored by Dr. Gabriel Hortobagyi, Chairman of the Department of Breast Medical Oncology, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Conference Agenda
The conference agenda includes a panel where the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions to doctors. Visit MBCN's Discussion Board to tell us about your questions. Note : The panel for patient questions will be in addition to the question and answer sessions after each talk.
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October 13th has been designated METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in an effort to focus public attention on this significant, underserved breast cancer population.
On that day, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN), along with Young Survival Coalition, and in conjunction with NYU Cancer Institute, will hold an educational conference devoted solely to the treatment and concerns of people living with advanced breast cancer.

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley issued a resolution to declare October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness (MBC) Day.

Buffalo Grove (Illinois) President Elliott Hartstein introduced a proclamation to declare October 13 as MBC Awareness Day.

Philadelphia Mayor, John Street, has issued a proclamation to declare October 13 as MBC Awareness Day.

The Mayor of Princeton, Phyllis L. Marchand, proclaimed October 13 2007 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. She encouraged our citizens of Princeton Township to join the fight against this life threatening disease.

Related articles:
Daily Herald | Awareness month validates the will to survive
NY Daily News | Research into breast cancer cure may help extend lives, too