In a Nutshell: HIPEC and Ovarian Cancer
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), also known as “hot chemotherapy,” is a treatment for ovarian cancer, but it is controversial. In this brief conversation with Dr. Ernest Han, a gynecologic oncologist at City of Hope, we’ll discuss HIPEC, how it works, what the research says, and why there is a lack of consensus surrounding this treatment […]
Language Access: Understanding Your Rights
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t speak the same language as your healthcare team. But everyone deserves good care, and there are resources to help you understand your options in any language. Join us for a special talk about patient rights, language access, and how to speak up to make […]
SABCS Highlight: COMET Study Results on Monitoring Low-Risk DCIS
Join us as Dr. Shelley Hwang (Principal Investigator) and Deborah Collyar (Patient Advocate) discuss the initial results from the low-risk DCIS study called Comparing an Operation to Monitoring, with or without Endocrine Therapy (COMET), which was presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December 2024. Key Takeaways: At two years, women with low-risk […]
SABCS 2024 Roundup: What’s the Latest in Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
Join us for a summary of the latest developments in MBC research presented at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), 2024. Dr. Debu Tripathy, breast oncologist at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, will break down the data, explain what it means, and answer questions. Key Takeaways from this Webinar: Ember-3 […]
What Clinical Trials Are Recruiting for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer?
Clinical trials play an important role in the treatment of ovarian cancer, but finding ones that might be right for you can be difficult and time-consuming. In this webinar, Dr. Joshua Cohen, Medical Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Program at City of Hope Orange County, provides an overview of certain clinical trials currently (or about […]
Deep Dive into Breast Cancer Disparities
Research has shown that there are significant differences between black and white women in terms of their experience with breast cancer. To gain insight into this issue, it is essential to understand what epidemiology is and how it highlights the health disparities between these two groups.
Report Back from ASCO 2024: Latest Updates on Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
Would you like to have a better understanding of the new research and treatment in metastatic breast cancer? Join Dr. Kevin Kalinsky, breast oncologist and researcher from Emory Winship Cancer Institute, to learn about the latest updates from The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting 2024. Dr. Kalinsky, discusses the new research presented […]
Research Update on Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
There is a continued need for better treatment options for low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), and research focused on the subtype is an essential part of that. In this conversation with Dr. Rachel Grisham, Section Head of Ovarian Cancer and Director of Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re discussing the results from […]
The Importance of Black Women Understanding the Chemicals in Their Personal Care Products
Certain chemicals, such as phthalates and parabens, can disrupt the body’s hormones and have significant effects on health. According to data, hormone-related health issues such as uterine fibroids, infertility, early puberty and more aggressive forms of breast and endometrial cancers disproportionately affect Black women. Our guest speaker, Jasmine A. McDonald, PhD, an Assistant Professor in […]