The Power to Change the Course of Triple Negative Breast Cancer Treatment Could Lie Within You
There is an urgent need to improve treatment for TNBC patients and scientists recognize the importance of innovative research to improve TNBC patient outcomes. The speakers for this program, Dr. Silvia Formenti and Dr. Karen Cichowski, are members of the Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium which received a multi-million dollar grant to research the mechanisms underlying […]
The Advantages and Challenges of Clinical Trials
Let’s reframe the way we think about clinical trials. Did you know that clinical trials are not just for those diagnosed with Stage IV? At any stage of their diagnosis, a patient can look at clinical trials as a potential treatment option to add in conjunction with standard care or as a completely new treatment. […]
TNBC Series Part II: Body Image After Surgery for Black Women
Body image issues may not be the most pressing concern at the beginning of a breast cancer journey, but they can dramatically affect quality of life. Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) has a significant impact on Black women. Since Black skin comes in a multitude of beautiful hues, that means scarring, bruising, burns, and stitches […]
Let’s Talk About It: TNBC – Sexuality and Cancer
Cancer treatments can have serious effects on the mind and body, and can drastically impact sexuality. Although sex after cancer can be complicated, there are tips and tools to help. Dr. Anne Katz, certified sexuality counselor and Clinical Nurse Specialist at CancerCare Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, provides information regarding sexual changes that occur during and […]
TNBC Series Part 1: Treatment for Black Women
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) affects Black women twice as much as non-hispanic white women. TNBC is an aggressive cancer that is typically not treated like other subtypes of breast cancer. Dr. Vivian Bea, Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, and Dr. Evelyn Taiwo, Breast Oncologist at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn […]
The Truth about Diet, Exercise, and Cancer
Because there is so much advice available about diet trends and exercise, it is sometimes hard to know what information to trust. Join Dr. Nicole Simone, Radiation Oncologist at Thomas Jefferson University, to discover the truth about diet and exercise, especially as it relates to a cancer diagnosis. She presents the most current research behind […]
Employment Discrimination and Cancer Patients Rights
Cancer patients and survivors may face particular legal issues when they deal with their employers. This presentation will outline the applicable health and employment laws, explain your rights when facing unfair or discriminatory practices and provide guidance on strategies for protecting yourselves in the workplace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hECrDtetTwI
Cannabis and CBD for Cancer
There are so many questions surrounding medical cannabis and CBD, such as the difference between the two and their benefits for cancer patients. Join Dr. Diana Martinez, psychiatrist and a neuroscientist at Columbia University, as she addresses your questions and discusses the research on cannabis and CBD for medical disorders. She explains how medical cannabis […]
HER2+ Breast Cancer Deep Dive into the Science Behind the Treatment
Have you ever wondered about how treatments for HER2+ breast cancer work? In this webinar, Rachel Schiff PhD, Baylor College of Medicine, discusses the history of the development of different treatments for HER2+ breast cancer up until present time, and the science behind it. She explains how different drugs work and what are the concepts […]