About this Event
Free, in-person event for anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer reconstruction. Meet local Breast Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons and learn about breast cancer surgery and reconstructive options. Patient volunteers will share their experience of what it is like going through breast cancer and reconstruction. See live results in the Show and Tell lounge (limited to registered participants).
Registration: 5:30 - 6: 00 pm
Event time: 6:00-8:00
Location: The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
1053 Carling Avenue
Auditorium located on the second floor, up the stairs near Tim Hortons
Topics presented will include:
- Nipple-sparing mastectomy/ aesthetif flat closure
- Breast reconstruction with implants
- Breast reconstruction with flaps (natural tissue)
- Oncoplastic breast reduction style lumpectomies
- Nipple reconstruction, tattoos
- Case examples
Visit Exhibits from our sponsors:
- Mentor/ JnJ
- Allergan
- Ottawa Cancer and Lymphatics Centre
- Knitted Knockers of Canada
- Look Beyond Mastectomy Boutique
- EMPOWERink mastectomy tattoos
- Clearpoint surgical bras and garments
- Stryker
... and more!
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
BRA day presentation
Info: Presentation by local plastic surgeons and breast surgeons with information about what to expect from breast cancer surgery, reconstructive options, and examples.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Interactive period: Medical professionals, Patient panel, Exhibitors
Info: This is you chance to talk to patients and medical experts who have experienced breast cancer reconstruction. The "Show and Tell" Lounge is a private viewing area for women interested in seeing live results from patient volunteers. Exhibitors will be present for breast reconstruction and women's health related-interests: See what an implant looks and feels like. Exercise and activities related to breast cancer. Decorative tattoos or nipple tattoos.
Untitled agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
BRA day presentation
Info: Presentation by local plastic surgeons and breast surgeons with information about what to expect from breast cancer surgery, reconstructive options, and examples.
Untitled agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Interactive period: Medical professionals, Patient panel, Exhibitors
Info: This is you chance to talk to patients and medical experts who have experienced breast cancer reconstruction. The "Show and Tell" Lounge is a private viewing area for women interested in seeing live results from patient volunteers. Exhibitors will be present for breast reconstruction and women's health related-interests: See what an implant looks and feels like. Exercise and activities related to breast cancer. Decorative tattoos or nipple tattoos
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Canada
CAD 0.00
