Still time to sign up for cancer disparities conference Oct. 18

Brief
October 16, 2003

Fred Hutchinson, along with the University of Washington, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and the UW Breast Program, will co-sponsor "Reducing Cancer Disparities: Meeting the Needs of the Community," from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Bell Harbor Convention Center in Seattle. The conference will promote awareness of cancer disparities faced by underserved populations and include panel presentations with representatives from diverse ethnic and racial groups. Learn strategies for increasing participation of minority and underserved populations in clinical trials for cancer prevention and treatment.

For more information contact Cherie Minear at 206-633-0303, Winona Hollins Hauge at 206-667-1246 or Carrie Nass at 206-667-5477. Register by contacting the UW Continuing Medical Education Office at 206-543-1050.

Following the conference, the Washington State Association of Black Professionals in Health, Community Advisory Council and the Cancer Information Service will hold a reception 4 to 5 p.m. in Sze.

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