Please join the BC Cancer Agency for an incredible day of learning at the annual BC Cancer Agency Information Day
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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is proud to be the lead sponsor of this day of information and education in Vancouver, BC. There is no fee but registration is required. Thank you to Merck Canada.
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 3:15 pm
Location: BC Cancer Research Centre
675 West 10th (across from the BC Cancer Agency)
Vancouver, BC
 Download the PDF Event Brochure & Registration Form
Agenda for the Day:
8:30 - 9:00: Registration and Coffee
9:00 - 9:15: Welcome and Opening remarks – Linda Matwichuk
9:15 -10:00: Brain Tumour Basics - Dr. Brian Thiessen
10:00-10:35: Surgery and Brain Function - TBD/Dr. Brian Toyota
10:35 -10:50: Refreshment Break
10:50-11:20: Advances in Radiotherapy for Brain Tumours – Dr. Alan Nichol
11:20 -12:15: Concurrent sessions:
• Caregiver Support Group – Maureen Parkinson
• Patient Support Group – Douglas Ozier
• Gentle Yoga Session – Jan Blades
12:15-13:15: Lunch
13:15-14:00: Concurrent sessions:
• Living with Cognitive Impairment – Alison McLean
• Stress Reduction/Relaxation Therapy session - Sarah Sample
14:00 –14:30: Feeling Your Best: Living with Seizures, Fatigue and Other Symptoms and Side Effects - Rosemary Cashman
14:30-15:00: Complementary Therapy: Making Decisions That Are Right for You - Speaker to be Determined
15:00-15:15: Final Remarks - Dr. Brian Toyota
For more details contact Jennifer McIntosh at 1-800-265-5106 ext 231 or jmcintosh@braintumour.ca
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