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 […]
Where’s The Will? The Importance of Advance Directives & Estate Planning in Black Communities
Numerous reports have documented the alarming disparities between Blacks and Whites and estate planning. 71% of Black Americans do not have a will. Join Leslie Sultan Esq. as she helps our MBC Black community dispel myths in our community while gaining a better understanding of why estate planning and advanced directives are essential for everyone […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Comfort Care Planning for People of Color
Palliative care tends to be an underutilized and unknown resource within communities of color. This type of care is specialized medical care for those living with serious illnesses. Everyone should be armed with their options when seeking relief from the symptoms and stress of their illness. Join Stephanie Broussard, LCSW as she discusses palliative care […]
Food for the Soul: Healthy Food Alternatives for Our Culture
Indulging in soul food is a staple of Black culture, but what we love to eat can come back to bite us. Join Dr. Mercedes and Chef Phil from Five Loaves and Two Fish Healthy Teaching Kitchen in a guided cooking demo to craft a soulful, nutritious meal with healthy alternatives to our soul food […]
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. […]
Is it Time for Me to Stop Treatment?
Women in prolonged cancer treatment agonize when treatment regimens fail them. When remission remains elusive for years, we may understandably become disheartened and exhausted from balancing the side effects of treatment with living a life we recognize as enjoyable and worthwhile. Those who love us may hold sway, but the decision is ours. Should I […]
