Report Back from 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
Curious about the latest information released about Early-Stage Breast Cancer at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium? To help explain it all, we are thrilled to have Dr. Sherry Shen, medical oncologist and clinical investigator on the Breast Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), as our presenter. Join us to hear […]
Let’s Talk About It: Triple Negative Breast Cancer – TNBC “Ask Me Anything” Long-Term Survivorship Panel
There is no “right” way to deal with any cancer diagnosis. Everyone’s journey is unique, but sometimes advice from those who also went through it can help. Join us to hear our three panelists share their stories of going through triple-negative breast cancer and hear about their long-term survival tips. This will be a safe […]
Part 1: When Cancer Treatment Causes Menopause – The Physical Impact
In this two-part series, we will discuss both the physical and emotional impact of menopause that is caused by cancer treatment. Join us for Part 1, which explores the physical impact. For women who have not reached menopause naturally before their diagnosis, some cancer treatments can cause early or sudden menopause. Join Marisa Cortese-Peske, Nurse […]
Optimizing the Management of Early-stage TNBC: Symptoms, Treatments, and Recurrence
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for about 10-15% of all breast cancers. Dr. Regina Hampton, a board-certified general surgeon with a focus on breast health and breast cancer in the DC Metro area, explains why TNBC differs from other types of invasive breast cancer, why it has fewer treatment options, and why it tends to […]
Understanding Supportive Care: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
Palliative (supportive) care is an incredibly important approach that improves the quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses. Although often confused with hospice, this approach is very different. Dr. Andrew Esch explains the differences between palliative care and hospice, and provides tips for you to support your loved one. https://youtu.be/J-BeGU7EFtI
The Impact of Targeted Estrogen Receptor (ER) Imaging on Breast Cancer Patients
Leading healthcare experts Dr. Hannah Linden and Dr. Gary Ulaner will offer their insights about a diagnostic imaging agent that may help inform physicians clinical decisions and treatment selection for people with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. Key takeaways from webinar viewers: FES PET scan better than FDG PET to diagnose metastatic diseases. Helpful tool […]
Let’s Talk About It: TNBC – The Latest Genetic Testing Guidelines
Genetic testing can play a significant role in the type of treatment used for your cancer. There are new genetic testing guidelines specifically for those diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Now more targeted therapies are being developed to treat those with TNBC more intentionally. Our speaker Christina Spears, breast cancer genetic counselor at The […]
Enhancing Flexibility and Strength Through Movement
There are many health benefits to exercising and being active, especially for those who are navigating a cancer diagnosis. Join Moving for Life for a workshop dedicated to specific movements for people who have gone through breast cancer. Half of the class will be dedicated to general breast cancer movements and the other half of […]
Women of Color and their Personal Products: Knowing What is in Your Beauty Routine
We use personal and beauty products every day, but do we really know what is in these products? Dr. Jasmine McDonald, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, discusses what is considered a toxic ingredient and why, what types of ingredients to lookout for, and the importance of knowing what […]
