Why Black Data Matters in Clinical Trial Research

We are excited to be joined by Ricki Fairley, a CEO and co-founder of TOUCH, Black Breast Cancer Alliance, who is also a triple-negative (TNBC) survivor. Ricki discusses the importance of the Black Data Matters (BDM) initiative established in June 2020. The main aim of this initiative is to bring attention to and focus on […]

Tips for Managing Chemobrain

Chemobrain, or mental fogginess, is experienced by many patients during and after cancer treatment. But what are some strategies that help? In this webinar, Dennis Lin, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at City of Hope National Medical Center, will provide tips on how you can manage chemobrain and support better engagement in your daily life. Key […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (To Disclose or Not to Disclose?)

Sharing your cancer diagnosis with others can bring up a range of unexpected feelings and questions. Deciding who you tell, how much to share, and why are all important things to consider. The answer to these questions is personal and it varies not only between survivors but also in different settings and relationships in your […]

Vaccines: Will they become a form of Secondary and Primary Breast Cancer Prevention?

Our guest speaker Lee Gravatt Wilke, MD, Senior Medical Director at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, explains the current state of vaccine clinical trials in breast cancer followed by a review of the STEMVAC trial, design of the vaccine, and the current state of the accrual and next steps. Key […]

Understanding and Managing Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which is one of the most common side effects of treatment. Chemotherapy treatments cause peripheral neuropathy by damaging the nerves in the fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet. This can lead to symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, and difficulty with mobility, which can greatly impact one’s […]

Let’s Talk About It: Shifting Focus: The Relationship with Your Body

Cancer treatment can change the relationship you have with your body. Surgical scars, hair loss, changes in sensitivity, discomfort or pain, and ongoing side effects can be overwhelming and emotional to experience. Feelings of loss, disconnect, anger, and shame are normal to have but can be uncomfortable or complicated to navigate. Julie Larson, LCSW, openly […]

Part II: DCIS Research: De-escalating the Fear of Recurrence

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) can be treated with surgery, or with Active Monitoring for low-risk DCIS. Chemotherapy is not needed, although sometimes radiation or hormone therapy are suggested. Most DCIS never develops into an invasive cancer. In part 2 of the DCIS webinar series, we discuss where research is taking us. For those who […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Caring for You: The Mental & Emotional Toll of Survivorship)

A cancer diagnosis is stressful. From gathering information about treatment options to navigating relationships with loved ones, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and emotional. This session will provide concrete tools for sharpening self-awareness to better understand needs and gain strategies for coping with intense emotions like worry and fear.

Methods to Reduce Risk of Recurrence, Fertility Concerns, & Emotional Impact of Breast Cancer

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, many of us focus on how to keep cancer from coming back, how treatment forever changes our lives, our bodies and our minds. Our guest speaker Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, Head, Breast Medical Oncology; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, The Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, will address the following […]