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Empowering Cancer Prevention: Science-Based Strategies to Minimize Risks

June 27, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm UTC

Over 80% of Cancer Risk is Related to Lifestyle and Metablic Factors GBD Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators*- Lancet 2022 Yes, Cancer is preventable! You are invited to a healthful gourmet luncheon at the beautiful Columbia Tower Club. Glean valuable insights from distinguished experts about how lifestyle and diet can minimize cancer risk. As you savor the delicious cancer preventing lunch crafted by the CTC’s executive chef, soaked in breathtaking view, be inspired to build a healthy future with your family. Please Come, Enjoy, and Learn… Honorees: U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Chair, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Dr. David Dale Former Dean of the UW School of Medicine Former President, The American College of Physicians, Former President, The Society of General Internal Medicine, Former President, The Western Association of Physicians. Former President, The Medical Honors Society – Alpha Omega Alpha, Former President, The American Clinical and Climatology Association. The Editor in Chief Emeritus for the Textbook Scientific American Medicine. The Founder and Co-Director of the Severe Chronic Neutropenia International Registry. Dr. Heather Greenlee Associate Professor, Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Associate Professor, UW School of Medicine Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Director, Cook for Your Life at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Dr. Sheree Wen, Event Chair, Cancer Prevention Luncheon Chair, IEEE Seattle Professional Activity IEEE Seattle Chair, Computer Society, Signal Processing Society, IEEE USA, Former Chair Commnication Policy Committee, Cybersecurity Policy sub-Committee IEEE, Former Chair, Humanitarian Technology Partnership President, UNESCO Washington. Member of Board of Governors at the Columbia Tower Club Chef Thomas Cullen worked at the world’s finest restaurants, Including Lutece & Le Cirque. As the new Executive Chef at CTC, he will craft a delicious cancer-preventing lunch. This Event will also feature an exceptional performance from Montlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensemble. Exquisite Oriental Flower artwork from Master Lily Chang (https://ieee-seattle.org/) Co-sponsored by: UNESCO Washington, UW Medicine, Fred Hutchingson Cancer Center, Cook for your Life , Columbia Tower Club. Speaker(s): U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Dr. David Dale, Dr. Heather Greenlee Agenda: Keynote Speaker: United States Senator Maria Cantwell “People, Health & Science” Award Presentation: UNESCO Outstanding Life Achievement in Lifesaving Research, 2023 Dr. David Dale Excellence in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship, 2023 Dr. Heather Greenlee Panel Discussion: Dr. Sheree Wen in Discussion with Dr. David Dale and Dr. Greenlee. “Minimizing Cancer Risks in Our Daily Life” 701 fifth Ave, 75th floor , Seattle , Washington, United States, 98039