Breast Cancer and the Environment
Over half of the women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States have no known risk factors. With family history accounting for only around 10 percent of breast cancer diagnoses, a large and growing body of research indicates that toxic chemicals may increase our risk of developing the disease. These are chemicals we are […]
Let’s Talk About It: TNBC Ask me Anything: Long-Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Dr. Daniela Stan, Director of Breast Clinic Survivorship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and Dr. Amelia Zelnak, Breast Oncologist at Atlanta Cancer Care in Atlanta, GA, answer questions and delve into the realities of long-term side effects and address living a healthy lifestyle, enhancing quality of life, and reducing symptoms for cancer survivors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-Jbn1lwa9E
DBT Skills in Coping with Cancer
Please join Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz, LCSW-R, as she addresses the psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis. Stuntz talks about how she and Marsha Linehan (developer of dialectical behavior therapy) apply DBT to cancer to help manage emotions and balance hope with uncertainty. She also discusses strategies to make constructive decisions, communicate with loved […]
Breast Cancer and Sexuality – Challenges and Interventions
Cancer treatments can have serious effects on the mind and body, and can drastically impact sexuality. In this program, Dr. Anne Katz provides information regarding sexual changes that occur during and after treatment.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akoHLf9jLM8
Let’s Talk About It: Triple Negative Breast Cancer – Managing Anxiety with Meditation
A cancer diagnosis can invoke an array of emotions, including anxiety. Victoria Rego, TNBC Survivor and Reiki master, guides us through the power of meditation as a tool to cope with a diagnosis and manage the anxiety associated with that diagnosis. She will help us regain our focus, and ultimately provide us with techniques to […]
COVID-19 Updates for Cancer Patients
Dr. Michele Andrasik, Director of the COVID-19 Prevention Network at Fred Hutch, Dr. Monika Shah Infectious Disease Specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Dr. Warner Huh, immediate past president of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, discuss […]
Intermittent Fasting: How it Can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast cancer recurrence is the greatest fear for those with breast cancer. While many survivors know that being overweight can contribute to recurrence of their cancer, the thought of dieting and how to go about it can be overwhelming. Dr. Nicholas Webster, Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Associate […]
AKA & SHARE Mental Health Fireside Chat
AKA sorority and SHARE Cancer Support led an open and honest discussion on mental health and Black women in the pandemic. Our ambassador, advocate, and facilitator Desiree Walker spoke with accomplished author, businesswoman, and deputy mayor of Buffalo Dr. Ellen Grant about what we can do to help get ourselves through these unprecedented times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpdPWDtKUAQ
Let’s Talk About It: Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Dr. Linda Vahdat
Women living with TNBC had their questions answered by Dr. Linda Vahdat, Chief of Medical Oncology and Clinical Director of Cancer Services at Norwalk Hospital, whose expertise is in treating people with this specific type of breast cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwMzwJxyvjg
