Facing Mortality
Following a new diagnosis of breast cancer, older women often have worse outcomes when it comes to their breast cancers and receive less than standard therapy than younger women. A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer or recurrent ovarian or uterine cancer comes with an array of emotions and concerns. Dr. Anne Kane discusses the implications […]
Age Bias in Cancer Care for Women with Breast Cancer: How Can We Make it Better?
Following a new diagnosis of breast cancer, older women often have worse outcomes when it comes to their breast cancers and receive less than standard therapy than younger women. Dr. Rachel Freedman, a medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who specializes in breast cancer and aging, Medical Director at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Associate Professor […]
What We Know and Don’t Yet Know About DCIS
Deborah Collyar, President, Patient Advocates In Research, discusses what new research is telling us about DCIS, both here and abroad. What is low risk DCIS? Is it okay to monitor your DCIS? Is Endocrine Therapy absolutely necessary? What does the future look like? Deborah addresses this and so much more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hga8-wyUtto
BC 101: What You Need to Know
Not all breast cancer is the same. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, Medical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explains breast cancer basics including diagnostic tests, sub-types, treatment options and after care for all the different types of breast cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXJFy1sHz9A
Breast Cancer Myths vs. Facts
By Desiree WalkerFeaturing Pamela Flood Morrison, Nedra Najeeullah, and Danielle Doucette Desiree Walker, a SHARE Outreach Coordinator and breast cancer survivor, leads an important conversation on common breast cancer myths, facts, and risk factors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5nTy4XMb-0&w=560&h=315
COVID-19 and Breast Cancer Treatment: What has changed and will the changes be permanent?
Dr. Zanetta Lamar answers your questions relating to COVID-19 and breast cancer, including treatment during and after the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70XmNbAUwz0
Cannabis for Medical Disorders with Dr. Diana Martinez
Dr. Diana Martinez, psychiatrist and a neuroscientist at Columbia University discusses the research on cannabis for medical disorders, including risks of recreational cannabis use in medically ill patients. She also shares sources of cannabis plant extract for neuropathy and pain in cancer patients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVoAkSbdPL8
Aesthetic Flat Closure: Know Your Options
Dr. Yara Robertson, Kim Bowles, and Jersi Baker provide information and answers to common questions women have about “aesthetic flat closure.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FBYlC4Kx6Q
Living with Mortality and Finding Meaning
Being confronted by our own mortality can bring up a lot of feelings: fear, anger, sadness, helplessness, and few experiences bring us face to face with our own death like a cancer diagnosis. But facing mortality can also be an opportunity to find meaning, live in the moment, and contemplate the mark you want to […]