Famous Quotations

«In the fight against breast cancer, global sharing of information is crucial. If we are to be successful, we have to create bridges between practitioners from all over the world. Ignorance or below standard practices cannot be tolerated in this field. Sharing the latest advances in the fields of detection, intervention and therapy between world experts is now possible and critical if we are to provide the highest quality of care that each mother, daughter or friend deserves. In a global scientific environment, it is unacceptable that specialists from one part of the world are unaware of new treatments being developed elsewhere. We must use all of our resources to make sure that no woman is kept out of the loop, and that everyone receives the best possible care for their particular condition.»

«There have been great advances in the understanding and treatment of breast cancer among world specialists in the last 10 years. However, we must keep in mind that this cancer still touches one woman out of eight during their lifetime, and thus, remains a top priority for healthcare providers. Clearly, our efforts must continue. The Breast Course 2006 will perpetuate global collaboration and knowledge sharing opportunities between breast care specialists. It is a firm commitment to fight against the disease.»

«Participants will come to listen to internationally renowned faculty members from the disciplines of radiology, oncology, pathology and surgery, and exchange with them in order to establish the best course of action to fight the disease. Breast cancer affects one woman out of eight in the course of their lives. We hope that The Breast Course 2006 will be an event that will change the course of life for some of those women.»