Healing Through Movement: The Power of Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors
Listen to two-time breast cancer survivor Dawn Freeman in a special pre-recorded conversation exploring the healing potential of yoga for those affected by breast cancer. Dawn is trained in yoga, Reiki, and Mindful Self-Compassion meditation, and integrates Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) and principles from A Course in Miracles into her practice. These tools help reduce […]
Food for the Soul: Nourishing Our Culture with Healthy Alternatives
Many foods in the Black community are rooted in tradition, creativity, and resilience, evolving from classic soul food to plant-based innovations. However, cancer treatments and surgeries can alter taste buds, appetite, and overall nutritional needs. Join Mercedes Harris, PharmD, MPH, RPh, for a guided cooking demonstration, where she’ll transform some traditional food favorites into healthier, […]
Mouth Matters: Oral Health Before, During & After Cancer Treatment
Join us on for an important conversation about protecting your oral health throughout the cancer journey. Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH, founder of Side Effect Support LLC, will share expert insights on managing oral side effects during and after treatment, as well as proactive steps to protect long-term dental health. Inspired by her mother’s painful experience with […]
Managing Lingering Side Effects After Breast Cancer: What’s Normal & When to Get Help
Join us for an insightful and supportive conversation with Emily Beard, RN, OCN, CBCN, an experienced oncology nurse, patient navigator, and subject matter expert in breast cancer survivorship and quality care. As the Program Coordinator for Northside Hospital’s Breast and Gynecologic Oncology services, Emily brings a deep knowledge and a compassionate approach to guiding patients […]
What’s New in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Highlights from ASCO 2025
Curious about the latest advances in early-stage breast cancer research and treatment? Join us for a special program featuring Dr. Evelyn Taiwo, a breast medical oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and an associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Taiwo will share key takeaways from the 2025 American Society of Clinical […]
Healing Through Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Discover how pelvic floor physical therapy can play a powerful role in cancer recovery. Join Dr. Lily Jilk, an experienced pelvic floor physical therapist, for an insightful session on managing pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life during and after cancer treatment. While especially beneficial for those recovering from gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor physical […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Boundaries, Balance & Becoming Your Best Self)
A cancer diagnosis—and the transition into survivorship—reshapes how you care for yourself. Understanding your evolving needs, setting firm yet compassionate boundaries, and prioritizing your energy can be a journey of self-discovery. Post-diagnosis, you may feel an urgent desire to realign with your values, protect your emotional well-being, and communicate your needs with more clarity. But […]
Let’s Talk About It: Black Women with Breast Cancer (Black Hair & Healing: A Special Let’s Talk About It Session)
Have you ever felt hesitant about participating in a clinical trial or getting genetic testing? Or maybe no one on your care team even mentioned it? You’re not alone. Many in the Black community cite historical injustices, like what happened to Henrietta Lacks and the Tuskegee Experiment, as reasons for distrust when it comes to […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Balancing Two Worlds: When the Patient is Also the Caregiver)
Navigating a cancer diagnosis is challenging, and caregiving is equally demanding—physically, emotionally, and mentally. But what happens when you are both? The weight of grief, time constraints, emotional exhaustion, and isolation can feel overwhelming. How do you carve out moments of rest, shift your perspective, communicate your needs effectively, and honor your limits without guilt? […]