On World Cancer Day, Monday, February 4th, 2013, the Cedars Cancer Institute and the Goodman Cancer Research Centre are teaming up to offer a free lecture to dispel some common cancer myths and give the facts about cancer care and research progress being made right here in Montreal.

Leading cancer experts from McGill's Goodman Cancer Research Centre and the McGill University Health Centre will dispel misconceptions that:

Cancer is my fate
Cancer is a death sentence

and will give you the facts that:

Cancer research is making solid progress
Cancer dollars are making a difference

Emcee: Andrew Carter, CJAD 800 morning host

Introduction by:
Peter Siegel, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry
Interim Director, Goodman Cancer Research Centre

and

Gwendolyn Andrews Nacos
Director and founder of Cedars CanSupport

Moderator and Speaker:
Phil Gold, CC, OQ, MD, PhD, FRS(C), FRCP(C), MACP
Executive Director, Clinical Research Centre, MUHC

Speakers:
Eduardo Franco, MD, P.H., M.P.H.
James McGill Professor
Departments of Oncology and Epidemiology & Biostatistics
McGill University

Dr. Manuel Borod
Director, Division of Supportive and Palliative Care Programs, MUHC
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology
McGill University


"Patient Voice: Living with Cancer"

Followed by Question and Answer Period in English and French. Cancer Associations will be available to offer resourceful information and supportive services.

Admission is free. Seating is limited. Please reserve your space now. Parking is free at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Parking. Vouchers will be distributed at the end of the lecture.