Can and Did: Conversations with young women about breast cancer

Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s 18th Annual Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer was held April 19-21, 2024. This year’s conference offered new topics, speakers, and special wellness events. Each year, we work alongside our conference committee to ensure that we design a conference that is informed by the community to address the needs of people living with metastatic breast cancer. This program p...

The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology brings together global cancer experts to share the latest innovations in cancer research and education. The theme of this year’s meeting is The Art and Science of Cancer Care: From Comfort to Cure. During this webinar, medical advisory board member Rita Nanda, MD provides an overview of the findings presented at the 2024 meeting and h...

Each year, the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium brings together a global audience of academic, private physicians, researchers and advocates involved in breast cancer and provides a unique platform to learn about cutting-edge research, interact with colleagues, and discuss the latest scientific advances in a multidisciplinary setting to learn about the latest innovations in breast cancer...

Treatments that reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence can also cause side effects. Some common side effects can include menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, bone loss, joint pain, and sexual side effects. There can also be concerns about heart health. In this session, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez DNP, APN, AOCN discussed side effects caused by anti-estrogen therapies such as tamoxifen, aromat...

In this session, our expert discussed: Different levels of breast cancer recurrence risk Unique needs of individuals living with a high risk of recurrence Tests used to assess risk, including the latest in testing innovations. Treatments that can help reduce the risk of recurrence. Our Expert also shared tips on lifestyle modifications to support health and wellbeing after a breast cancer diagnosi...

Session 1 | Inequality you can't ignore: This session will discuss how TCI and LBBC make medical communities aware of these disparities and help open their eyes to any blind spots and procedural issues that could be unknowingly perpetuating the problem. Session 2 | "I got you sis": Survivorship can be about picking up where you left off or pause.... reset...restart.... either way, I got you sis! N...

Session 1 | Empowering patient advocates to remove barriers to care in their community: Join our interactive panel of patient advocates and physicians as we share tangible tools for creating change in our communities. Learn to be a force multiplier in your community by sharing adding your voice to the health equity movement. Session 2 | When we tri(al) we save lives!: Learn from this panel of doct...

All the feels During this session, we unpacked how to best support mental and emotional well-being, address existing barriers, and offer practical advice and resources. This session equipped you with tools to best support yourself and others. Purifying Black beauty We learned about the harmful effects of toxins commonly found in our products like parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. Exp...

The bones are the most common place for breast cancer to spread. In this session, learn about treatment options, and get strategies to limit side effects, manage bone pain, and maintain bone strength. We also discuss how to understand screening tests, and share updates on clinical trials, studying new treatments and quality of life. Speakers: Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD and Katherine N. Weilbaecher, MD...

According to a poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation, around 20% of adults who have personally had cancer or have a family member who had cancer said they owe $10,000 or more in medical debt. This debt has been fueled in part by the "eye-popping price tags" of new treatments. For those living with metastatic breast cancer, that dollar amount is most likely much higher. This workshop looks at the...

As a person living long term with mets, you may have experienced several lines of treatment or changes to your treatment. In this session we explore the variables involved in making these decisions, the questions you can ask to better understand available treatment options, ways to honor your quality-of-life goals (including when to halt or stop treatment), and how to communicate your decisions an...

Living with metastatic breast cancer can feel like a roller coaster. You may have experienced several changes in treatment, managed many side effects, and had to make hard choices about practical matters like career, relationships, and how to spend your time and energy. Join this breakout session to discuss these challenges, hear from others like you, and get strategies for managing the toll that...

Understand different types of pain and hear about medicines and methods to manage pain while preserving your quality of life. Learn how to include pain management in your overall treatment plan, including ways to communicate with your doctor about concerns and finding resources and pain specialists. Speaker: Joshua A. Jones, MD, MA

Managing side effects of your treatment is crucial to living well with metastatic breast cancer. In this session, learn about effective strategies to manage side effects from targeted, localized, and systemic treatments. Speaker: Kimberly A. Curseen, MD

Whether this is your first breast cancer diagnosis, or you have had breast cancer before, learning you have metastatic breast cancer is likely to be overwhelming. This session is designed to provide you with the medical information and practical support necessary to help you make informed decisions about your treatment and to get your bearings during the first months after a metastatic diagnosis....

A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can feel like a shock to the system. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, we know that you may be experiencing intense emotions and uncertainty. Explore these complex emotions and hear from others who have been there and get strategies for managing feelings now and as you go forward. Speakers: Jenny Burkholder and Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW

Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) brings together thousands of cancer experts to present and learn about recent breakthroughs in cancer treatment. The theme of the 2023 meeting was Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research. During this webinar, medical advisory board member Kathy D. Miller, MD provides an overview of the findings presented at...