Ask a Doctor Your Questions about Uterine Cancer Radiation Treatments
Dr. Puja Venkat, radiation oncologist and Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, UCLA Medical Center, joined us for the first hour of our “Newly Diagnosed and In Treatment” Support Group. Watch this webinar as she presents the latest uterine cancer radiation information and answers pressing questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmsMpbeIK3w Read Video Transcript 00:00:00:00 – 00:00:32:20UnknownCor. Okay. So that […]
Understanding Uterine Cancer Treatment Options
Join Dr. Bhavana Pothuri, gynecologic oncologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, as she breaks down the different types of uterine cancer treatments available to patients based on their particular diagnosis. Learn about new research and treatment updates, options for when cancer recurs, side effects, and more. Key Takeaways from Webinar Viewers: Molecular testing in uterine […]
The Cost of Cancer: Financial Burdens of Treatment
Financial stress, also called financial toxicity, is a devastating but increasingly common side effect of cancer care that impacts individuals living with cancer and those coping with the long-term treatment effects. But what are some ways to deal with the financial toll? Join Dr. Bridgette Thom, from Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Department of Nursing, as she […]
Ask the Expert: Rare Uterine Cancers
What do you want to know about rare types of uterine cancer? We’re excited to welcome back Dr. Nita Lee, gynecologic oncologist at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center, to answer your pressing questions. Dr. Lee first joined us on July 19th for our webinar “Not All Uterine Cancer is the Same: What to […]
Impact of Post-Diagnosis Weight Change
The relationship between obesity and breast cancer is a complex one. There seem to be only a few studies investigating the relationship between weight change after diagnosis and survival outcomes in breast cancer patients. There was even a session on this topic at last year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Many patients in the […]
Movement and Healing: Learn and Experience the Benefits of Movement During GYN Cancer Treatment and Beyond
Studies have shown that exercise may help reduce the risk of recurrence in cancer patients. It can also help improve mood and sleep, reduce anxiety, boost energy, and so much more. Join Dr. Shannon Armbruster, gynecologic oncologist at Virginia Tech’s Carilion Clinic, as she talks about these benefits, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors, her research, […]
How Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Can Reduce Risk of UTIs
Many in the breast cancer community are now in menopause due to chemotherapy or surgically induced. The side effects can deeply affect our sex life and cause our bodies to have far less interest in sexual activities of any kind. Our guest speaker Dr. Rachel S. Rubin, is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. […]
Nutrition During & After Cancer Treatment: Fighting Cancer with your Fork
Join Savor Health’s Oncology Dietitian, Chelsey Schneider, as she discusses the importance of nutrition during the continuum of cancer: before, during and after treatment. Chelsey will also share the current evidence-based survivorship guidelines with tips on implementing them in your everyday life. Learn more about our partnership with Savor Health and their virtual Dietitian-on-demand Ina® […]
Not All Uterine Cancer is the Same: What to Know About Rare Uterine Cancers
While endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer, not all cancers are the same and there are less common endometrial subtypes (uterine serous carcinoma, carcinosarcoma) and other uterine cancers such as sarcomas that can occur. These rarer cancers can be more aggressive and harder to treat. Join Dr. Nita Lee, gynecologic oncologist […]
