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 […]
Beyond Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know About HPV
While HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, there are also several other HPV-related cancers. If you’ve had cervical cancer, it’s essential to understand your potential risk for these other cancers and what you can do. Join us and Dr. Keith Sigel, Associate Professor in the Division of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at […]
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 […]
Radiation Therapy and Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know
Radiation therapy is commonly used for cervical cancer, but you may have questions about this form of treatment. What is radiation therapy? When is it used? Are there side effects? What about brachytherapy? Join Dr. Fumiko Chino, Radiation Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), as she discusses the ins and outs of radiation […]
The Advantages and Challenges of Clinical Trials
Let’s reframe the way we think about clinical trials. Did you know that clinical trials are not just for those diagnosed with Stage IV? At any stage of their diagnosis, a patient can look at clinical trials as a potential treatment option to add in conjunction with standard care or as a completely new treatment. […]
The Truth about Diet, Exercise, and Cancer
Because there is so much advice available about diet trends and exercise, it is sometimes hard to know what information to trust. Join Dr. Nicole Simone, Radiation Oncologist at Thomas Jefferson University, to discover the truth about diet and exercise, especially as it relates to a cancer diagnosis. She presents the most current research behind […]
Report Back from SGO: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?
We invite you to join Dr. Kristina Butler, Gynecologic Oncologist at Mayo Clinic Arizona, as she shares her biggest takeaways from the latest cervical cancer research presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Butler will break down what the research presented at the conference means for you and […]
What’s the Story with HPV and Cervical Cancer?
Do you have questions about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer, or wonder what the HPV vaccine is and whether it’s right for you or a loved one? In this virtual program presented by MSKCC, SHARE, and LatinaSHARE, Dr. Deborah Goldfrank, Head of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s General Gynecology Department, and Aisha McClellan, Cervical Cancer […]
Cannabis and CBD for Cancer
There are so many questions surrounding medical cannabis and CBD, such as the difference between the two and their benefits for cancer patients. Join Dr. Diana Martinez, psychiatrist and a neuroscientist at Columbia University, as she addresses your questions and discusses the research on cannabis and CBD for medical disorders. She explains how medical cannabis […]
