AYA Cancer Awareness: The Unique Challenges of Breast Cancer in Young Adults
Our Breast Cancer Program Director and host of the Our BC Life podcast, Megan-Claire Chase, is not only an advocate in the breast cancer space but also an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) breast cancer survivor. In oncology, AYA refers to individuals diagnosed with cancer under 40 facing unique challenges that set them apart from […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (The Emotional Impact of Menopause from Cancer Treatment)
Cancer treatment often changes the relationship survivors have with their bodies, and the emotional toll of treatment-induced menopause deserves our attention. Hormonal shifts, surgical scars, changes in sensitivity, and physical discomfort or pain can feel overwhelming, bringing up emotions like loss, disconnection, anger, imperfection, and shame. These feelings are normal but can be challenging to […]
Breaking Barriers: Breast Cancer Survival Rates in the Black Community & the Need for Black Scientists in Research
Join us for an insightful conversation on the disparities in breast cancer survival rates within the Black community and the urgent need for greater representation of Black scientists in the research field. Our guest, Diva Melvin, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pre Health Advisor in the Biology Department at Tougaloo College, will highlight how systemic inequities in […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (The Unspoken Emotions of Cancer Survivorship)
Sadness and worry are often discussed as common emotional responses to cancer survivorship, but what about the quieter, heavier feelings—resentment, regret, bitterness, or anger? These “darker feelings” are just as valid and normal, yet they often go unspoken and unprocessed. Join us for an open and compassionate conversation about these less-discussed emotions. Together, we’ll create […]
SABCS Highlight Part II: Latest Ways to Think about Low-Risk DCIS
Join us for a discussion on the evolving understanding of Low-Risk DCIS and how these new insights can shape your care and decision-making. Our speakers will discuss the patient feedback from the COMET Study and its impact on others navigating similar choices. Plus, learn why donating biopsy tissue is vital for advancing discoveries that benefit […]
Language Access: Understanding Your Rights
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t speak the same language as your healthcare team. But everyone deserves good care, and there are resources to help you understand your options in any language. Join us for a special talk about patient rights, language access, and how to speak up to make […]
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, […]