WHAT:
The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC Irvine is hosting "A Symposium on Breast Cancer," which will feature speakers providing insights into cutting-edge research, treatment and prevention methods and the issues that still need to be addressed.

WHEN:
2-6 p.m. Monday, March 6

WHERE:
Irvine Barclay Theatre

INFORMATION:
(949) 824-8202. The event is free; reservations recommended.

BACKGROUND:
The UCI symposium program will address various topics related to breast cancer, ranging from insights about risk factors and early detection to the latest in research and treatment and why breast cancer is more common in Orange County. Eight cancer researchers and doctors from Orange County will be the featured speakers, with welcoming remarks by Dr. Frank L. Meyskens Jr., director of the Chao Center and recent recipient of the American Society of Preventive Oncology's Distinguished Achievement Award. In addition, representatives from the Russian Cancer Research Center will speak about women's experiences with cancer in Russia.