World Cancer Day is celebrated around the globe each year on February 4. To keep the discussion going, on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017, The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre and the Cedars Cancer Foundation are teaming up to offer a free lecture on "I CAN Take Control of My Cancer Journey". Leading experts will discuss the myriad ways that cancer patients can take control of their situation, from planning their treatment, to accessing rehabilitation and psychological support.

Facilitator: Nicole Beauchemin, PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Medicine and Oncology
Goodman Cancer Research Centre (GCRC)
McGill University

Sharon Abish, MDCM
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Montreal Children's Hospital, MUHC
McGill University

Michael Palumbo, MD, PhD
Assistant Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program, Segal Cancer Centre
Jewish General Hospital, McGill University

Doreen Wan-Chow-Wah, MD, FRCPC
Assistant professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine
Geriatrician-internist, McGill University Health Center
Medical Director, Geriatric Oncology Clinic, Segal Cancer Center, Jewish General Hospital

Patient Testimonial
Anita Raj
4th Year Student
Faculty of Medicine, McGill University

Admission is Free but seating is limited. Please reserve your space now.

Presentations in English. Question and Answer period is bilingual.
Free Parking vouchers are available for MGH parking at registration desk.