Please join us at the Save Ourselves monthly Open Door meetings. The meetings are open to the public and offer support and education with guest speakers who address breast cancer health, treatment and support options. Meetings are casual, friendly and provide opportunity for informal discussions with professionals and breast cancer survivors. Meetings are free and everyone is welcome!

The Open Door Meetings Schedule is easy to remember:

WHEN: 3rd Wednesday of every month
WHERE: Nordstrom at Arden Fair Mall, Sacramento 2nd floor training room
TIME: Informal support 6:15-7:00 p.m - Educational program 7:00-9:00 p.m.

 Next Open Door Meeting:

May 21, 2008

This Months Speaker is:

Dr. Donald P. Lombardi, MD, NCI Principle Investigator

The Topic Will Be:

'On The Road To Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment!'

Dr. Lombardi will discuss recently FDA approved OncotypeDX Breast Cancer Assay and the use of this test by oncologist to tailor treatments for individual patients.  Meeting will include a question and answer session.

Jun 18, 2008

This Months Speaker is:

Cass Brown-Capel, PHD

The Topic Will Be:

Home To Support Your Loved Ones Going Through Breast Cancer Treatment and Recover

Cass Brown-Capel is a 21 year breast cancer thriver and facilitator for Save Ourselves Breast Cancer Organization English Support Groups in Sacramento and Roseville.

Jul 16, 2008

This Months Speaker is:

Lin Coleman,

CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist), PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant), LANA (Lymphedema Association of North America)

The Topic Will Be:

Understanding Lymphedema and Techniques for Self-Treatment

Line Coleman is the owner of Lymphedema Services in Grass Valley and has been treating Lymphedema patients for more that 20 years.  She instituted many hospital Lymphedema programs including Stanford's.  She will present the latest information on lymphedema and demonstrate techniques for self-treatment.

For more information please call 916-984-9379 or email saveourselves@live.com.