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About the 20th RRI Breast Cancer Support Conference

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Previous Conference

Reflecting on the 19th RRI Conference (2019)

The 19th Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference was held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 12–15 June 2019. More than 200 delegates and speakers from 29 countries came together under the theme "Building Bridges Toward Recovery."

20th RRI Conference 2026

"Harnessing the Power of Communication"

Listen • Support • Connect

This milestone conference is jointly organised by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Reach to Recovery International.

Conference Details

Dates

26–28 June 2026

Venue

Sunway University, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia

Conference Highlights

This landmark event will bring together breast cancer survivors, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and community leaders from around the world. The programme will focus on skills development, knowledge exchange, and celebrating global progress in survivorship and peer support.

Participants can look forward to expert plenary sessions, interactive workshops, panel discussions, wellness activities, and a special conference dinner.

Planned Sessions Will Cover Key Topics

Emerging trends in peer support, advocacy, and research

Exercise and breast cancer

Patient and peer navigation models

Diet and nutrition

The Global Decade Report by the ABC Global Alliance

Advanced breast cancer care

Managing Reach to Recovery programmes

Patient navigation by breast care nurses and community volunteers

Supporting marginalised and diverse communities

Long-term side effects of breast cancer

Returning to work after breast cancer

Managing comorbidities and reproductive health

Legal rights of individuals affected by breast cancer

Contact Information

For more information about Reach to Recovery International and Bloom, please contact:

Reach to Recovery International (RRI) remains dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals affected by breast cancer and their families worldwide.

Travel Information

Entry Requirements

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

All visitors to Malaysia are required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before arrival.

Complete MDAC

Visa Requirements

Check if you need a visa to enter Malaysia based on your nationality.

Check Visa Requirements

Getting to Bandar Sunway from KLIA (~60 km)

Grab / Taxi

~45–60 min, RM 80–120

Most convenient option. Book via the Grab app.

KLIA Ekspres + BRT/Grab

Train to KL Sentral (28 min, RM 55), then BRT Sunway Line or Grab (~30 min)

Airport Shuttle Services

Check with your hotel for shuttle availability or pre-book a transfer service.

Hotels to Sunway University

Sunway Resort Hotel(0.5 km)
~6 min walk
Sunway Pyramid Hotel(0.8 km)
~10 min walk
Sunway Clio Hotel(1.2 km)
~15 min walk
Hilton Petaling Jaya(2.5 km)
5–10 min
One World Hotel(3.0 km)
10–15 min

Tourist Attractions

  • Sunway Lagoon
  • Sunway Pyramid Mall
  • Petaling Street / Chinatown
  • Batu Caves
  • KL Tower
  • Petronas Twin Towers

Dining

Sunway Pyramid food court and local restaurants offer a wide variety of Malaysian cuisine:

  • Nasi Lemak
  • Roti Canai
  • Char Kway Teow
  • Laksa
  • Satay

Shopping

  • Sunway Pyramid Mall
    Adjacent to venue, 800+ stores
  • 1 Utama Shopping Centre
    ~15 min drive