SABCS Highlight: COMET Study Results on Monitoring Low-Risk DCIS
Join us as Dr. Shelley Hwang (Principal Investigator) and Deborah Collyar (Patient Advocate) discuss the initial results from the low-risk DCIS study called Comparing an Operation to Monitoring, with or without Endocrine Therapy (COMET), which was presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December 2024. Key Takeaways: At two years, women with low-risk […]
Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management
Pain is a common challenge for many cancer patients, particularly those experiencing severe joint or nerve pain from medications aimed at reducing recurrence or managing ongoing treatment. Join us for an insightful session with Kevin Boehnke, PhD, an Assistant Professor from the University of Michigan’s Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center who is also a […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Navigating PTSD in Cancer Survivorship)
For many breast cancer survivors, the journey doesn’t end with treatment—emotional and mental challenges can linger long after a diagnosis. Experiencing intense feelings like “scanxiety” before follow-up appointments or unexpectedly reliving emotions triggered by a cancer storyline on TV are common, but they may also be signs of PTSD. These distressing moments can feel overwhelming, […]
Unveiling the New Me: Reintroduction After Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a life-altering journey that impacts not only the body but also reshapes the identity of those who experience it. Our guest speaker, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, will guide survivors through the empowering process of safely exploring the physical, emotional, and psychological changes they have undergone. In her talk, Dr. […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Self-Compassion: The Gift you Give Yourself)
The most impactful messages during your cancer survivorship are often the ones you tell yourself. But being patient with our worry, managing the expectations we set for ourselves and tolerating the discomfort of our sadness is hard work. Join us as we discuss the power of self-compassion and ways you can cultivate a more gentle […]
The Latest Treatments for Uterine Cancer and What’s in the Pipeline
Uterine cancer molecular categories now drive many treatment options. Join Dr. Gottfried Konecny, gynecologic medical oncologist and professor at UCLA Health, as he explains new treatments that span across molecular categories, with a particular emphasis on the No Specific Mutational Profile (NSMP). Of the four molecular categories for uterine cancer, over 50% of endometrial cancers […]
Medical Debt: What to do, When to do it, and How to handle debt collectors
With the high cost of medical treatment, many cancer patients are at risk of incurring huge debt. This presentation will focus on steps to take prior to treatment to avoid, or reduce the amount of out-of-pocket medical costs. It will also discuss the rights of patients faced with substantial hospital bills and provide tips on […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (It is Your One and Only Body – Learning to Love it Again)
When undergoing cancer treatment, our bodies often change, and it is common to be critical of ourselves as we struggle to heal. Being at peace with our own bodies can be difficult, and the thought of sharing our bodies with someone else can be terrifying. How can we learn to recognize and silence self-criticism, allowing […]
Rebuilding Myself: A Post-Breast Cancer Reintroduction
Are you feeling a bit lost at the end of your treatment? One of the hardest things after treatment is not knowing what happens next. While it may bring some happiness and relief, it may also bring fear, depression, and anxiety. The fear of recurrence is real. Life can feel confusing. Some breast cancer survivors, […]
