Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Calm Body, Calm Mind – Using Your Body to Manage Stress)
Stress manifests in our thinking, emotions, and bodies. Recognizing those signs and building skills to address stress takes attention and effort. Cultivating skills to use your body as a tool to help you find calm and regain a sense of control can help you navigate moments of heightened anxiety. Join us to learn strategies for […]
Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Dueling Identities – When the Patient is also the Caregiver)
Navigating a cancer diagnosis is not easy. Caregiving can also be a demanding and emotionally exhausting role. When a patient is also a caregiver, the grief, strain on time and resources, mental and emotional load, and isolation can be overwhelming. Where do you find moments of respite, what perspective shifts help you regain your footing, […]
Language Access: Understanding Your Rights
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t speak the same language as your healthcare team. But everyone deserves good care, and there are resources to help you understand your options in any language. Join us for a special talk about patient rights, language access, and how to speak up to make […]
Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management
Pain is a common challenge for many cancer patients, particularly those experiencing severe joint or nerve pain from medications aimed at reducing recurrence or managing ongoing treatment. Join us for an insightful session with Kevin Boehnke, PhD, an Assistant Professor from the University of Michigan’s Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center who is also a […]
Fertility-Sparing Treatment for Gynecologic Cancer
For those of reproductive age who want to have biological children, fertility is a vital consideration following a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer. While treatment is essential for survival, it can impact reproductive health. Join Dr. Katherine Mager, a gynecologic oncologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, for an engaging discussion on fertility-sparing treatment of gynecologic […]
Immunotherapy and Uterine Cancer: What Patients Should Know
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body’s immune system to fight cancer cells. Advances in immunotherapy over the last few years have been game-changing for the treatment of uterine cancer, particularly in advanced or recurrent disease. Dr. Emily Hinchcliff, gynecologic oncologist at Northwestern Medical Group, will discuss the various immunotherapy treatments […]
Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Cultivating Resilience)
Resilience is the ability to adapt and cope in healthy, helpful ways during times of adversity. Resilience includes a collection of traits that help someone navigate hardship. While some of these qualities may feel innate, most traits of resilience can be learned and cultivated. Finding your way through cancer survivorship isn’t about dismissing hard feelings. […]
The Latest Treatments for Uterine Cancer and What’s in the Pipeline
Uterine cancer molecular categories now drive many treatment options. Join Dr. Gottfried Konecny, gynecologic medical oncologist and professor at UCLA Health, as he explains new treatments that span across molecular categories, with a particular emphasis on the No Specific Mutational Profile (NSMP). Of the four molecular categories for uterine cancer, over 50% of endometrial cancers […]
Coping with Side Effects Related to Uterine Cancer Treatments
Uterine cancer treatment can cause a variety of unpleasant and sometimes debilitating side effects. Jessica Walchonski, PA-C, MMS, Physician Assistant, UCLA Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, discusses the common side effects of uterine cancer treatment and shares the expertise that she has gained through many years of supporting patients. These tips […]