SMSA’s Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea with Guest Speaker Bonnie Werner

Join us for SMSA’s Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea with Guest Speaker Bonnie Werner. Catch up with old and new friends over a light morning tea and then attend the talk by Guest Speaker Bonnie Werner about the great work the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group is doing to improve outcomes for women with ovarian & endometrial cancer using cutting-edge and ethically minded science.

Donate to the SMSA Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser online via our Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Page. We are aiming to raise $1000 for the Cancer Council, please help us to reach this target! Every contribution big or small helps. Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds that go towards vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.

Event Timings

10:00am – 11:00am – Morning tea (scones with jam & cream and tea/coffee), Meeting Rooms, Level 1

11:00am – 12:00pm – Guest Speaker: Bonnie Werner, Henry Carmichael Theatre, Level 1

Ticket costs

Members – $10 per person + booking fees

Non-members – $15 per person + booking fees

Ticket costs cover morning tea which will include scones with jam & cream and tea & coffee service.

Ticketing will close on Friday 19th May 2023 at 5pm for catering purposes. If you are unable to attend the event please notify us as soon as possible.

Donations

Donate to the SMSA Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser online via our Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Page. We are aiming to raise $1000 for the Cancer Council, please help us to reach this target! Every contribution big or small helps. Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds that go towards vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs, and advocacy.

About the talk

This special talk by Bonnie Werner will explore how the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group is improving outcomes for women with ovarian & endometrial cancer using cutting-edge and ethically minded science.

Ovarian cancer is the deadliest out of all cancers of the female reproductive organs. One of the major issues that contributes to the poor survival of ovarian cancer is that it is usually diagnosed when the cancer has already spread, that is, at ‘late-stage’. Only 4/10 women with ovarian cancer will survive for 5 years after receiving the diagnosis. One of the reasons that ovarian cancer is diagnosed late is because there is no screening test to capture women with small, easy-to-resect (surgically remove) tumours. When ovarian cancer is detected at early stage, 9/10 women survive after 5 years of diagnosis.

Come along to the talk to learn more about the significant work that the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group is doing and learn more about Ovarian Cancer. The more you know the better for you and your loved ones.

About Bonnie Werner

Bonnie Werner is a PhD candidate in the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group, mentored by Dr Kristina Warton and Prof. Caroline Ford. Bonnie’s research focuses on ovarian cancer, with a special interest in ascites – a common symptom of ovarian cancer, characterised by a pathological accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. The goal of Bonnie’s research is to take advantage of the accessibility of ascites fluid (which is drained to relieve the discomfort it causes) by studying the DNA in the fluid to find disease drivers which can be targeted with precision medicines. Bonnie has recently returned from a sponsored visit to the National Cancer Institute of the USA, where she was working towards these research goals.

Learn more about the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group

Learn about Camilla & Mark’s Ovaries. Talk About Them campaign that supports the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group.

Paid event – All welcome 

Please note that you must purchase a ticket online to attend this event.

Donate to the SMSA Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser online via our Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Page.

Not yet an SMSA Member? Learn more about the benefits of SMSA Membership and join as a member today! Concession membership is only $25 and ordinary membership is $30 for the 2023 calendar year.