“I’ve been going to the Sharing the Knowledge conference annually since I was diagnosed, and each year it has been invaluable to me. Not only to me, but also to my family, since hormonal cancers run in my family. Each year I find out about new research going on, and I feel more confident being my own advocate.”

- Joan Johanson, Infinite Boundaries 2006

The 9th Annual Sharing the Knowledge: Resources for Recovery conference is scheduled November 8, 2008 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The 2007 conference was a great success and we thank the attendees, speakers and sponsors that gathered together to make the day of hope, learning and healing.
Note to 2007 attendees: The “Pieces of the Puzzle” workshop powerpoint slides are available online now. You may download the powerpoint slides by clicking here.

The Sharing the Knowledge conference is designed for breast cancer survivors, caregivers, nurses and mammography staff. The cost of the conference is $35 ($50 after October 19).

2007 Keynote Speakers:
Dan Shapiro, Ph.D. Director of Medical Humanities program University of Arizona and author of two humorous and powerful books about his cancer experience
Jana Stanfield, award-winning songwriter and performer presented “I’m not Lost: I’m Exploring, How to Keep Joy in Your Journey. Jana’s song “If I Were Brave” is often featured during Infinite Boundaries retreats and we are excited to offer an opportunity to hear her music and inspirational words live in person.

Workshop Topics:
• Physical Recovery and Lymphedema Risk Reduction After Breast Cancer, Leslie Waltke PT
• Kids Can Cope: How to Talk to Children About Cancer, Peg Weber, RN, MSN
• Choosing Your Path: Building a Survivorship Plan to Live Fully After Breast Cancer, Meg Gaines JD LLM
• New Radiation Techniques, Edie Krueger, MD
• Sexual Dysfunction: Returning the Function, Evelyn Larrison RN, BSN
• Stress Reduction and Mental Health Maintenance: Lessons Learned from Improv Comedy, Jana Stanfield
• Breast Cancer Updates: Reasons for Hope, Susan Moore RN MSN
• Sign Chi Do: Managing Stress Through Breathing, Thought and Movement, Anne Borik, DO
• Pieces of the Puzzle: Navigating the Nitty Gritty Pieces of Survivorship, Meg Gaines and Komen Advocates

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Up to 5.25 hours may be awarded.

Four Category A Credits were approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.