Women from across Philadelphia will have the opportunity to learn detailed information about breast cancer during the upcoming Sisters For The Cure event.

Hosted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Philadelphia, the event will be held December 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street.

Held under the theme, “The Power, The Passion and The Promise To Beat Breast Cancer,” Sisters for the Cure features special presentations, survivor testimonials, breakout sessions and entertainment.

An event highlight includes a short play titled, “No More Secrets” by Kimberly Brown, performed by the Tabernacle International Deliverance Church Drama Ministry, with breast health information by Dr. Donee Patterson, family medicine physician and director of Medical Community Outreach, Albert Einstein Medical Center.

“The play is meant to be informational and also to tell people that it’s important to talk to each other and share family history,” says Patterson.

“What I hope is that what I say will be inspirational to people who have known other people with breast cancer, or have had breast cancer, or are suffering currently. I hope what I am saying will help them be encouraged.

“There are 2.5 million people who are breast cancer survivors. It doesn’t have to be a death sentence, so hopefully we will get that word out,” she added.

Breakout group sessions will delve into topics including breast cancer in young women, the role of the breast navigator, advances in radiation treatment, how the medical oncology home can improve breast cancer care and integrative healthcare.

Other highlights include a keynote address on “The Power and the Passion to Beat Breast Cancer” by Ahmeenah Young, president and CEO, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, and the presentation of the Power of the Promise Community Service Award to Jerry J. Jordan, President, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. Jordan will be recognized for the federation’s work in raising funds for Komen.

Walk-in registrations will not be accepted at the event.

For information visit www.komenphiladelphia.org/sfc.