Uterine/Endometrial Cancer 201: What You Need to Know
Interested in learning more about uterine/endometrial cancer? Dr. Jason Wright, Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, will joins us for a 2.0 update! Gain a deeper understanding of uterine/endometrial cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and the latest research trends. And hear from a patient about their experience with uterine cancer, […]
Genetics and “Genomics”: The Ins and Outs of Testing for Patients with Gynecologic Cancer
The words genetics and “genomics” are sometimes used interchangeably, but what exactly do these two terms mean and how are they different? This program will help unpack the confusion surrounding these very different forms of testing. Join Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, board certified genetic counselor at Sharsheret and Dr. Roisin O’Cearbhaill, Research Director of the […]
Uterine Cancer Recurrence: All You Need To Know
It’s not uncommon for uterine cancer survivors to worry about recurrence. Whether you’ve had a recurrence or want to become more informed, join Dr. Susan C. Modesitt, Director of Gynecologic Oncology at UVA Cancer Center, to learn more information about uterine cancer recurrence as well as available treatment options.
Navigating Gynecologic Cancer as a Young Adult
A cancer diagnosis at any age is likely to be overwhelming, but young adults diagnosed with cancer also face a unique set of challenges, emotions, and concerns. In this webinar, Lauren Chatalian, oncology social worker and Women and Children’s Program Manager at CancerCare, addresses topics like dating, body image, sex and intimacy, fertility, and more. […]
Managing Side Effects from Surgery, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Uterine Cancer
Treatment for uterine cancer can have some life-changing side effects. Kathleen Lutz and Erin Reese, Nurse Practitioners from NYU Langone Medical Center’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology, will share the expertise they’ve gained through many years of supporting patients and answer any questions you might have. They will also address how to handle surgery, chemotherapy, and […]
COVID-19 Updates for Cancer Patients
Dr. Michele Andrasik, Director of the COVID-19 Prevention Network at Fred Hutch, Dr. Monika Shah Infectious Disease Specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Dr. Warner Huh, immediate past president of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, discuss […]
Let’s Talk About It: Uterine Cancer Survivorship
In cancer, survivorship focuses on the health and well-being of a person with cancer from the time of diagnosis until the end of life. In this intimate group setting, Allison Asante talks about issues related to uterine cancer survivorship including physical effects of treatment, follow-up care, cancer recurrence, healthy best practices and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-VY5vrYYzw
Facing Mortality
Following a new diagnosis of breast cancer, older women often have worse outcomes when it comes to their breast cancers and receive less than standard therapy than younger women. A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer or recurrent ovarian or uterine cancer comes with an array of emotions and concerns. Dr. Anne Kane discusses the implications […]
What Cancer Patients Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
As the COVID-19 Vaccine becomes accessible throughout the United States, many questions have arisen, especially for cancer patients. In this webinar, Dr. Joshua A. Hill from Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, a physician who specializes in the treatment of infectious diseases in cancer patients, answers the most common vaccine related questions and explains the vaccine […]