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 […]
Understanding the Relationship Between Estrogen and Uterine Cancer
Estrogen can play a role in uterine cancer in a number of ways. Many uterine cancer tumor types are considered to be hormonally driven, especially endometrioid tumors. Obesity is a strong risk factor as it increases and produces additional estrogen levels in our bodies. Uterine cancer treatments are evolving, and today experts can treat estrogen […]
Understanding Lynch Syndrome
People with Lynch syndrome have a higher risk of certain types of cancer, including endometrial, colorectal, and ovarian cancers. Heather Hampel, MS, CGC, Associate Director of the Division of Genetics and Genetic Counseling at City of Hope, will discuss genetic testing, hereditary cancer risk, prevention, and the latest updates for Lynch syndrome care. Key takeaways […]
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 […]
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 […]
Black Women and Endometrial Cancer: Let’s Talk about Incidence, Mortality Rates and More
Did you know that endometrial cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of gynecologic cancer in the United States? Incidence of endometrial cancer is on the rise, particularly among Black women, and Black women are nearly twice as likely to die from endometrial cancer as white women. Please join us to learn more about the […]
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 […]