May 6 & 7, 2020

Implications and Applications: Precision Medicine at the Point of Care

I'll be speaking at this annual summit focusing on precision medicine hosted by 2bPrecise, a precision health platform. I will be presenting the patient perspective on clinical trials and participating in panel discussions.

October 17, 2019

Jimmy Choo Fall Collection Event for BCEF

Stop by Jimmy Choo San Francisco to view and shop their new collection while supporting the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. I will be speaking about my experience as a breast cancer patient and the important work of the BCEF in the gorgeous Jimmy Choo boutique in downtown San Francisco. A portion of sales for the evening will go to the BCEF.

October 17, 2019 | 6 - 8 p.m.

RVSP: RSVP@BCEF.org

October 10 - 11, 2019

Precision Medicine Leaders' Summit - West Coast

I am thrilled to be presenting at the Journal of Precision Medicine's Leaders' Summit. I'll be discussing my patient experience in a Phase I-extension clinical trial.

The PMLS series features a variety of stakeholders in the precision medicine field, including industry leaders in medicine, pharma, and academia. The series was created by the Journal of Precision Medicine, a multimedia organization that covers precision medicine "from discovery to diagnostics to implementation."

For registration information visit Journal of Precision Medicine.

May 3 - 5, 2019

Stowe Weekend of Hope

I will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Stowe Weekend of Hope cancer retreat. This is a three-day retreat for cancer survivors, families, and caregivers in beautiful Stowe, Vermont. The weekend includes presentations about current cancer research and a wide variety of mind/body programs as well as a Health Fair.
Registration for the retreat is free but space is limited; registration opens in early March.

For more information, visit Stowe Weekend of Hope

September 21, 2019

S/Hero's Journey: Cancer Survivor's Retreat

I'm excited to present the keynote at the UCSF Cancer Resource Center's Survivorship Retreat. It will be a relaxing and informative day, with yoga, lunch, and a sound bath experience. The event is free for survivors, regardless of where you were treated; just be sure to RSVP through the website. I look forward to seeing you there!

April 23, 2019

Bay Area Cancer Connections Client Workshop: Preparing for Cancer Survivorship

I will be presenting a workshop for BACC clients called “A Patient’s Perspective on Planning for the 'New Normal:' Strategies & Tips in Cancer Survivorship.”

BACC is a nonprofit that was founded in 1994 to serve women with breast cancer and was expanded to include women with ovarian cancer. They offer a wide variety of support and client services (including a support group in Spanish) to women in the San Francisco Bay Area.

For more information, visit BACC.

November 4, 2017

Belt It Out for BRCA

BRCA FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Get ready to sing, drink, and dance the night away at The BRCA Foundation's fundraiser event. The Foundation funds medical research for BRCA cancers at UCSF, Stanford University, Harvard Medical School, and Dana Farber Cancer Center. Two BRCA-positive breast cancer patients will be speaking about their experiences, including Laura Holmes Haddad.

Tickets available through brcafoundation.org

Merchants Exchange Building, San Francisco 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

October 24, 2017

Considering BRCA Genes: Knowledge Improves Outcomes

Join a gathering of national and global experts as they discuss the relationship of BRCA mutations to breast and other cancers. Hear from UCSF clinicians and researchers Heather Greenwood, MD; Alan Ashworth, PhD, FRS; Mindy Goldman, MD; Pamela Munster, MD; and Laura Holmes Haddad, cancer survivor and author.

UCSF Cancer Center at Mission Bay

Byers Hall (600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94158

(parking at 1835 Owens St.)

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

June 1-4, 2017

Cowgirls vs. Cancer 2017

Breast Cancer Retreat
Big Sky, Montana
I will be speaking and attending this yoga and cowgirl retreat in Montana. A little yee-haw and namaste are welcome parts of getting through treatment and survivorship!
For more on Big Sky retreats, visit their website.

March 31 - April 1, 2017

Smith College Women's Leadership Conference, Northampton, MA

One of 25 workshop presenters at this annual leadership conference that inspires and informs. The theme for the two-day conference is “Pushing Boundaries.” This is Cancer books available for sale and signing

For registration and more information, visit Smith College Women’s Leadership Conference

March 10 - 12, 2017

Young Survivor Coalition National Summit, Oakland, CA

Panelist and participant in this three-day conference focusing on women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40, as well as their co-survivors.

Workshops, speakers, and wellness activities will educate and inform patients, survivors, and caregivers from around the world. This is Cancer books available for sale and signing.

For registration and more information, visit YSC Summit.

February 9, 2017, 12-2pm

California Tennis Club Speaker Series

Featured speaker at this San Francisco lecture series, with an audience Q&A to follow. This is Cancer books will be available for sale and signing.

For tickets and more information visit California Tennis Club or call 415.346.3611

November 10, 2016

Books Inc. Palo Alto, CA

Please join me and my friend, author, and Stanford pathologist Dr. Kimberly Allison for an evening of conversation at Books, Inc. in Palo Alto.

For more information, visit Books Inc. Palo Alto

Thursday, November 10, 2016 | 7 p.m.

October 27, 2016

Diesel Books, Larkspur, CA

A reading and signing at one of my favorite independent bookstores in Marin County!

For more information, visit Diesel Bookstore

October 27, 2016 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.