Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women; Meeting

AGENCY:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION:

Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with regulatory provisions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting for the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women (ACBCYW). This meeting is open to the public, limited only by audio and web conference lines (150 web conference participant spaces available). Online registration is required.

DATES:

The meeting will be held on May 10, 2023, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EDT.

ADDRESSES:

This meeting is virtual. Online Registration Required: All ACBCYW Meeting participants must register for the meeting online at least 2 business days in advance at https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/what_cdc_is_doing/conference.htm. Please complete all the required fields and submit your registration no later than May 8, 2023. Registered participants will receive the audio and web conference access instructions before the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kimberly E. Smith, MBA, MHA, Designated Federal Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy. NE, Mailstop S107-4, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone (404) 498-0073, Fax (770) 488-4760. Email: acbcyw@cdc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Purpose: The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS; the Assistant Secretary for Health; and the Director, CDC, regarding the formative research, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based activities designed to prevent breast cancer (particularly among those at heightened risk) and promote the early detection and support of young women who develop the disease. The advice provided by the Committee will assist in ensuring scientific quality, timeliness, utility, and dissemination of credible appropriate messages and resource materials.

Matters to be Considered: The agenda will include discussions on current topics related to breast cancer in young women. These will include Mental/Behavioral Health, Sexual Health, Genetics and Genomics, and Provider Engagement. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate.

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