Knowledge Is Power: Breast Cancer Awareness Fair

Special Event

Learn about

  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s breast cancer screening program
  • Fitness and nutrition
  • Psychosocial and support services
  • Managing treatment side effects
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s boutique for breast cancer patients, offering products such as prosthetics, bras, head coverings, and swimwear
  • And much more!

Everyone is invited to also attend our free on site educational sessions.  No registration is required.

Wednesday, October 16th

  • 10:00 – 10:30 am Exercise during and after breast cancer treatment
  • 10:30 – 11:00 am Meditation: Guided exercises to help with relaxation and deep breathing
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am Exercise during and after breast cancer treatment
  • 11:30 am – Noon Massage for breast cancer patients and survivors
  • 12:00 – 12:30 pm How to get EVEN with your bra
  • 12:30 – 1:00 pm Sexual Health

Thursday, October 17th

  • 10:30 – 11:00 am How to talk to your children about cancer
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am Benefits of acupuncture for the breast cancer patient
  • 11:30 am – Noon Personal art therapy collage

Event Information

Date & Time(s)
Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 17, 2013, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sponsor(s)

Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center and
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Imaging Center

Audience

This event is free and open to all.

Location Information

Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center and
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Imaging Center
300 East 66th Street
(between First and Second Avenues)
New York, NY