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. […]

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 […]