Where to Learn about Breast Cancer in Beverly Hills

From a press release:

Anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, is a cancer survivor, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Nearly 14 million Americans are now living with or have overcome a diagnosis of cancer. In the United States, women have a more than 1 in 3 lifetime risk of developing cancer. Learning about this disease is crucial, because many forms of cancer can be prevented and most cured if detected early.

In its continued efforts to increase awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, The Center for Radiation Therapy of Beverly Hills – Vantage Oncology is hosting the Female Retreat for Information on Every New Day (FRIENDS) event on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Center located at 9229 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, is part of Vantage Oncology.

Attendees will be treated to an evening of education and pampering thanks to generous donations from its event sponsors. Highlighting the event will be an Anti-Cancer Nutritional Workshop presented by Lilly Padilla, CHC, AADP from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a Physician Panel Discussion Q&A from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The physician panel includes several of the area’s top female medical specialists including: May-Lin Tao, M.D., radiation oncologist and co-medical director of The Center for Radiation Therapy of Beverly Hills – Vantage Oncology; Susan Gilberg-Lenz, M.D., OB/GYN; Elizabeth M. Kim, M.D., plastic and reconstructive surgeon; Philomena McAndrew, M.D., hematologist oncologist; Laurie A. Cleland, M.D., radiologist; and Catherine M. Dang, M.D., breast surgeon. Attendees will also be treated to beauty specialists, a celebrity personal trainer, yoga instructor, masseuse, photography, and raffle prizes.

“We are excited to host this very special event because it offers a nurturing and educational environment for cancer survivors and their family and friends,” said Dr. Tao. “Our goal is to provide attendees a sense of escape as well as a platform where they can ask our expert physician panel intimate and emotionally-charged questions about their health.”

The event’s sponsors include: Holistic Health – Lilly Padilla;; Crazy Core Concepts by Shaun Spencer; Relaxation Massages by Kachiri; The Yoga Prescription; Beauty Bus; Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge; The Wig Fairy; Cake Studio Los Angeles; Little Luxuries; Bodyography; and Hodes Parking.

To RSVP for the event, please contact Meena Sharifie at (310) 651-9729 orfriends@vantageoncology.com. The first 50 RSVPs receive a goody bag.