On a five point scale, participants rated the conference on whether it had met its objectives and on their ratings of the speakers’ effectiveness and enjoyment of the dinner. (1=Not at all, 5 = to a great extent or extemely well). Respondents felt that the conference had met most of its stated objectives (Table 2), with 94% and 97%, respectively reporting that it had provided the latest information about diagnosis and treatment and the latest information on genetic risks. More than three quarters felt that the conference had provided reassurance and support for breast cancer survivors and fewer (just over half) felt that it had provided information about local breast cancer resources.

 Table 2

% reporting "very much" Mean score Total

or "to a great extent" on 1-5 scale number responding

to question

The conference provided the latest

information about breast cancer prevention, 94% 4.5 263

diagnosis, and treatment.

The conference provided information about

finding local breast cancer resources. 58% 3.76 242

The conference provided support and

reassurance for breast cancer survivors. 78% 4.08 252

The conference provided up to date

information about breast cancer risk factors, 97% 4.62 264

including genetics.

% reporting

Very much or extremely

How effective were speakers? 96% 4.48 254

How did you enjoy the dinner? 91% 4.29 253

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