Understanding Progression: How to Identify and Treat ESR1 Mutations in HR+ MBC
New therapeutic options are now available for HR+ MBC. Dr. Virginia Kaklamani will discuss endocrine therapy resistance, liquid biopsy/blood test, mutations, and treatment sequencing of targeted therapy. You will learn about oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDS), clinical trials, and more. Join us to hear the latest options and have your questions answered in this […]
Impact of Post-Diagnosis Weight Change
The relationship between obesity and breast cancer is a complex one. There seem to be only a few studies investigating the relationship between weight change after diagnosis and survival outcomes in breast cancer patients. There was even a session on this topic at last year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Many patients in the […]
ADC’s – What Everyone with MBC Should Know about Antibody Drug Conjugates
Antibody drug conjugates (ADC’s), a novel class of anticancer agents, have been around for decades but recently great strides have been made in metastatic breast cancer. Next generation ADC’s, sometimes referred to as ‘ Trojan Horses’ have shown promising efficacy in all subtypes of MBC. Join Dr. Erika Hamilton, Director of Breast Cancer and Gynecologic […]
How Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Can Reduce Risk of UTIs
Many in the breast cancer community are now in menopause due to chemotherapy or surgically induced. The side effects can deeply affect our sex life and cause our bodies to have far less interest in sexual activities of any kind. Our guest speaker Dr. Rachel S. Rubin, is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. […]
Nutrition During & After Cancer Treatment: Fighting Cancer with your Fork
Join Savor Health’s Oncology Dietitian, Chelsey Schneider, as she discusses the importance of nutrition during the continuum of cancer: before, during and after treatment. Chelsey will also share the current evidence-based survivorship guidelines with tips on implementing them in your everyday life. Learn more about our partnership with Savor Health and their virtual Dietitian-on-demand Ina® […]
Report Back from ASCO: What’s the Latest News in Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Join Dr. Sherry Shen, breast oncologist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as she breaks down the recent research from the American Society of Clinical Oncology(ASCO), 2023 Annual Meeting. She will present what all the new data means to you and answer questions that you may have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPZIKLJF9qE
Optimizing the Management of Metastatic TNBC: Diagnostics, Treatments and Hope for the Future
The treatment for mTNBC is evolving with the identification of biomarkers and clinical trials revealing new treatment options. Join us to hear from our expert guests, Dr. Paolo Tarantino, an advanced research fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and at Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Ana Garrido-Castro, Breast Medical Oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and […]
Managing the Cause and Effects of Lymphedema
Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment may not occur until months or years after treatment. It is most commonly associated with breast cancer patients who have had radiation treatments. It occurs when the lymph vessels are not able to adequately drain lymph fluid, usually from an arm or leg. Dr. Mei R. Fu (PhD, RN, FAAN), […]
When Cancer Changes our Relationship with Our Children
When a parent has cancer the whole family experiences the trauma of the diagnosis and it can have untold affects on our children and our relationships with our children. Join us and our guest speaker Haley Pollack, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bright Spot Network, to learn some ways to remain connected to your children […]
