When Cells Go Rogue and Become Breast Cancer
Let’s have a conversation about our bodies and learn about the why’s and how healthy cells mutate into cancer. Diva Whalen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Pre Health Advisor in Biology at Tougaloo College, discusses how our genetics, where we live, and stress can be major factors in how breast cancer forms, what happens once diagnosed, […]
Family Ties: Knowing Your Connection to Cancer (with MSK)
On April 20, join Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and SHARE Cancer Support for a talk about family health history. At this talk, you will: Key Takeaways from Webinar Viewers: Learn what your family’s health history can tell you about your risk for cancer. Find out how to get genetic testing. Get helpful tips […]
When to Consider Multi-Gene Testing in Early-Stage and Metastatic Breast Cancer
You can’t change your genes, but knowing and acting on your family health history is essential for you and your medical team in developing your treatment plan. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends genetic testing NCCN recommends genetic testing, including the BRCA1/2 genes, for all metastatic breast cancer patients because it could change treatment […]
Blood Clots and Cancer: What You Need to Know
Did you know 1 in 5 blood clots are related to cancer and its treatment? Treatments involving hospitalization, surgery, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy can increase your blood clot risk. In collaboration with the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), this program aims to inform all cancer patients about the risk of blood clots. The speaker, Jeffrey […]
Let’s Talk About It: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer – Cutting-Edge Research on TNBC
Researchers from the University of Arizona have developed a drug compound that appears to stop cancer cell growth in what’s known as triple-negative breast cancer. The drug, which has not yet been tested in humans, has been shown to eliminate tumors in mice, with little to no effect on normal healthy cells, making it potentially […]
Part 2: When Cancer Treatment Causes Menopause – The Emotional Impact
Cancer treatment changes the relationship a survivor has with their body. In the second of this two-part series, we will discuss the emotional impact of menopause that is caused by cancer treatment. Shifts in hormones, surgical scars, changes in sensitivity, discomfort or pain can be overwhelming and emotional to experience. Feelings of loss, disconnect, anger, […]
Bridging Clinical Gaps and Disparities in Care in TNBC
This webinar will focuses on racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities with the clinical gaps in treatment for women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Our guest speaker Shonta Chambers, MSW, is the EVP of Health Equity and Community Engagement at the Patient Advocate Foundation and Principal Investigator for SelfMade Health Network. Come and learn about this […]
Develop Nutritious and Colorful Eating Habits During and After Breast Cancer Treatment
Healthy eating habits are essential both during and after cancer treatment. Join Dr. Mercedes and Chef Phil from Five Loaves and Two Fish Healthy Teaching Kitchen as they lead us in a guided cooking demo highlighting the benefits of preparing and eating a colorful and nutritious meal. They will focus on what foods to choose from at […]
Part I: Not all DCIS is “Risky”
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is considered the earliest form of breast cancer and noninvasive, meaning it hasn’t spread out of the milk duct and has a low risk of becoming invasive. In part 1 of the DCIS webinar series, you will learn about different types and grades of DCIS and why that is important. […]
