Edith Butler, patron of the 6th National Conference to Defeat Cancer

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Edith Butler, patron of the
6th National Conference to Defeat Cancer
Montreal, November 11, 2013 – The Québec Cancer Coalition is delighted to announce
the participation of the renowned singer-songwriter Mrs. Edith Butler, as the patron of the
6th National Conference to Defeat Cancer, which will take place on April 3 and 4, 2014 at
the Hyatt Regency Montreal.
"I’m proud to have agreed to be the patron of the 6th National Conference to Defeat Cancer"
said Mrs. Butler, "Many of us have lived or still live with this disease. In my case, having had
breast cancer has given me renewed energy and stirred my creativity, and it has taught me
to appreciate each moment that I’m given. I want to share with all of you that it’s important
to love and enjoy life. Whoever we are or wherever we are, there’s always a being, an
animal or a flower to love around us. And that alone has healing powers. Let us work
together to defeat this disease and in the meantime learn to live with it.”
"For all those who are affected directly or indirectly by cancer or who have an interest on the
topic," adds Edith Butler "I urge and welcome you to participate in the 6th edition of the
National Conference to Defeat Cancer. I look forward to seeing you there on April 3 and 4,
2014.”
Cancer: a chronic disease like any other?
With its "Cancer: a chronic disease like any other?” theme, the 6th National Conference to
Defeat Cancer will deal with major topical issues regarding this topic. One major issue is
the fact that cancer has become a chronic disease. Indeed, thanks to the
advancement of research, to the development of professional practices and the emergence
of new and innovative treatments, including personalized medicine, patients are living longer
and have better chance of surviving.
Speakers and renowned experts will address main topics in regards to the fight against
cancer. Vital testimony, which will be presented both on stage and on screen, will reflect the
reality of people affected by cancer.
In its second year, the “celebrity breakfast” will once again be part of the 6th National
Conference to Defeat Cancer’s program. It makes interaction between both participants and
public figures that are affected by cancer possible. The third edition of the Pat Burns Award
will honour outstanding caregivers who have distinguished themselves through their
commitment and through their outstanding support for a person with cancer.
To register, to consult the preliminary program and/or to obtain additional
information on the event, visit the following site:
www.conferencecancer.com
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About the Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec
Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec was founded in 2001 to protect, support and give a voice
to people affected by cancer (patients, survivors, informal caregivers, their families and their
loved ones, as well as cancer-related community organizations and health professionals) and
to help organize the fight against cancer.
Because of the contribution of these organizations and members, the Coalition’s membership
represents close to 1.5 million people:
Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux (APTS), Association des radio-oncologues
du Québec (AROQ), Association du cancer de l'Est du Québec (ACEQ), Association des laryngectomisés de Montréal Inc, CareRing-Voice Network, Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN), Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC), Association
québécoise des registraires en oncologie (AQRO), Association des retraitées et retraités de l’éducation et des autres services
publics du Québec (AREQ), Centre d'action bénévole de Bellechasse - Lévis - Lotbinière (Espoir Cancer), Chaire EnvironnementCancer Guzzo de l'Université de Montréal, Chaire de recherche et de traitement du cancer de l’UQAM, Conseil pour la protection
des malades (CPM), Quebec Clinical Research Organization in Cancer (Q-CROC), Fédération des comités des usagers et de
résidents du Québec (FCURQ), Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ), Fondation Rêvez la vie, Foundation
of Stars, Hope and Cope, HPV Awareness Corporation, Institut de l'anémie - Recherche et éducation (IARE), La Maison AubeLumière, Lymphoma Canada, Lymphedema Association of Quebec, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Mains de l’espoir
de Charlevoix, Myeloma Canada, Nova Montréal, Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en
électrophysiologie médicale du Québec (OTIMROEPMQ), Ordre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québec (OPTMQ),
Organisation québécoise pour les personnes atteintes de cancer (OQPAC), Organisme gaspésien pour les personnes atteintes de
cancer (OGPAC), Ovaire espoir, Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC), Palliative Home-care Society of Greater Montreal, ProCure-The
Force Against Prostate Cancer, Professionnals Networking for Caregivers, Quebec Lung Association (QLA), Regroupement
provincial des comités des usagers (RPCU), Regroupement des Aidants Naturels du Comté de l'Assomption (RANCA), Réseau
des femmes en environnement, Réseau FADOQ, Save Your Skin Foundation, The Alliance of the Cultural Communities for
Equality in Health and Social Services (ACCÉSSS), The Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Society of Canada.
-30Source : La Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec
Site internet : www.coalitioncancer.com
CoalitionPrioriteCancerAuQuebec
@CoalitionCancer
Information : Sylvie Piché, 514-868-2009 ext 225, [email protected]
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