Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Reclaiming Body Confidence and Connection After Cancer)
The way you feel about your body after cancer is often complex and deeply personal. Changes in appearance, sensation, or function can shift how you see yourself and influence your body image. When those feelings lean negative, they can lead to insecurity, lower self-esteem, and even social or intimacy-related anxiety that sometimes makes it harder […]
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 […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Tapping into Resilience)
Resilience is our ability to adapt and cope in meaningful, healthy ways during times of adversity. It’s not about being unshakable; it’s about how we respond to what shakes us. Resilience is made up of traits that help us move through hardship, and while some may feel innate, most can be nurtured and strengthened over […]
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 […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Surviving the Emotional Weight of ‘What Comes Next?’)
Living with uncertainty is one of the most challenging parts of a cancer diagnosis. Whether it’s waiting for scan results, managing intrusive thoughts, or coping with fears of recurrence or progression, these feelings can be overwhelming and isolating. While it may not be realistic to make the fear disappear entirely, there are ways to manage […]
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 (Who Am I Now? Finding Your Identity After Cancer)
A cancer diagnosis—and the whirlwind of treatment—can turn life upside down, leaving you questioning: Who am I now? Can I return to my old goals? What truly matters to me? These shifts in identity and purpose are common among survivors, yet grieving what’s changed while embracing new possibilities can feel daunting. How do you rebuild […]
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 […]