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Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adults Young Breast Cancer Symposium

Saturday, January 24, 2026

8:30am - 1:30pm (EST)

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Join us for a day of learning, connection, and empowerment.

Meeting information:

  • This symposium will bring people together to address the unique challenges that young adult breast cancer survivors and thrivers face.

  • Learning opportunities available for survivors, thrivers, CHWs, clinicians, and anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer.

  • Registration is free and open to ALL.

  • Topics will include holistic care, sexual health, mental health, clinical trials, and more!

  • The symposium is virtual, with in-person watch party attendance options.

  • Click here to download the detailed agenda with session descriptions noted.

2026 Young Breast Cancer Symposium Development Team

Thank you to the 2026 Young Breast Cancer Symposium Development Team

  • Angie Trepanier, Wayne State University

  • Audra Brown, MDHHS Comprehensive Cancer Control Program

  • Brittney Hemraj, MDHHS Comprehensive Cancer Control Program

  • Brooks Fuentes, Young Survival Coalition

  • E.J. Siegl, MDHHS Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program

  • Erika, Breast Cancer Survivor

  • Erin Perkins, Young Breast Cancer Project

  • Felicia, Breast Cancer Survivor

  • Josephine, Breast Cancer Survivor

  • Kanika Lewis, MDHHS Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program

  • Lauren Wellner, University of Michigan

  • Megan Nickolich, Gilda’s Club

  • Megan-Claire Chase, Share

  • Michelle Jacobs, University of Michigan & Survivor

  • Steph Tubman, Young Breast Cancer Project

  • Sue Friedman, FORCE

  • Tamara Hamlish, University of Chicago

  • Taylor Fishman, Cancer Support Community

  • Theresa Petee, Living Beyond Breast Cancer

  • Tracey, Breast Cancer Survivor

  • Trevor Brooks, Cancer Support Community

We acknowledge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for its support of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services under cooperative agreement.  Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.