Let’s Talk About It: Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Dr. Linda Vahdat
Women living with TNBC had their questions answered by Dr. Linda Vahdat, Chief of Medical Oncology and Clinical Director of Cancer Services at Norwalk Hospital, whose expertise is in treating people with this specific type of breast cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwMzwJxyvjg
Rare Ovarian Cancers
Dr. Amanda Nickles Fader, Director of the Center for Rare Gynecologic Cancers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, discusses new research on and treatment of rare types of ovarian cancer, with a focus on low grade serous and clear cell ovarian cancers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fnLum4Gw_0
MBC 101: What Happens Now?
Dr. Diana Lake, Medical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explains the basics of metastatic breast cancer including when should you begin to worry as an early-stage patient, diagnostic tests, sub-types and treatment options for each type of metastatic breast cancer. Christine Benjamin, SHARE’s Senior Director of Patient Services and Education, offers her perspective on […]
All in the Family: Hereditary Risk for Gynecologic Cancer
Knowing and understanding your inherited genetics is important for ovarian and uterine cancer patients. Dr. Melissa Frey, gynecologic oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses how genetic factors affect women with ovarian and uterine cancer and influence treatment decisions, with a particular focus on BRCA1 & 2 and Lynch Syndrome. This webinar was being put on […]
BC 101: What You Need to Know
Not all breast cancer is the same. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, Medical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explains breast cancer basics including diagnostic tests, sub-types, treatment options and after care for all the different types of breast cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXJFy1sHz9A
Strategies for Managing Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
When ovarian cancer returns, it’s not uncommon to experience a range of emotions and feel overwhelmed. But it’s important to remember that recurrent ovarian cancer can often be successfully treated. Dr. Shannon N. Westin, gynecologic oncologist and clinical investigator at MD Anderson Cancer Center, goes over the latest treatment options for recurrent disease. This is […]
Radiation and Uterine Cancer: What You Need to Know
Dr. Vishal Gupta, Radiation Oncologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital, discusses radiation treatment and side effects for women with uterine cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPK-fk22wr0
COVID-19 and Breast Cancer Treatment: What has changed and will the changes be permanent?
Dr. Zanetta Lamar answers your questions relating to COVID-19 and breast cancer, including treatment during and after the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70XmNbAUwz0
Cannabis for Medical Disorders with Dr. Diana Martinez
Dr. Diana Martinez, psychiatrist and a neuroscientist at Columbia University discusses the research on cannabis for medical disorders, including risks of recreational cannabis use in medically ill patients. She also shares sources of cannabis plant extract for neuropathy and pain in cancer patients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVoAkSbdPL8