Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Navigating PTSD in Cancer Survivorship)
For many breast cancer survivors, the journey doesn’t end with treatment—emotional and mental challenges can linger long after a diagnosis. Experiencing intense feelings like “scanxiety” before follow-up appointments or unexpectedly reliving emotions triggered by a cancer storyline on TV are common, but they may also be signs of PTSD. These distressing moments can feel overwhelming, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Unveiling the New Me: Reintroduction After Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a life-altering journey that impacts not only the body but also reshapes the identity of those who experience it. Our guest speaker, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, will guide survivors through the empowering process of safely exploring the physical, emotional, and psychological changes they have undergone. In her talk, Dr. […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Self-Compassion: The Gift you Give Yourself)
The most impactful messages during your cancer survivorship are often the ones you tell yourself. But being patient with our worry, managing the expectations we set for ourselves and tolerating the discomfort of our sadness is hard work. Join us as we discuss the power of self-compassion and ways you can cultivate a more gentle […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (Making Meaning after a Cancer Diagnosis)
Making meaning from hardship is a complex conversation. Many cancer survivors feel the delicate balance between making meaning and the internalized or external pressure that often follows a cancer diagnosis. Questions such as “What now?” are common when treatment ends. Well-meaning friends and family may subtly (or not so subtly) expect us to behave or […]
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 […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (To Disclose or Not to Disclose Your Diagnosis)
Sharing your cancer diagnosis with others can bring up a range of unexpected feelings and questions. Deciding who you tell, how much to share, and why are all important things to consider. The answer to these questions is personal, and it varies not only between survivors but also in different settings and relationships in your […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (It is Your One and Only Body – Learning to Love it Again)
When undergoing cancer treatment, our bodies often change, and it is common to be critical of ourselves as we struggle to heal. Being at peace with our own bodies can be difficult, and the thought of sharing our bodies with someone else can be terrifying. How can we learn to recognize and silence self-criticism, allowing […]
