Can and Did: Conversations with young women about breast cancer

People diagnosed with breast cancer are looking to their healthcare team for clear, evidence-based guidance on managing menopausal symptoms. As research and recommendations continue to evolve, conversations about treatment options can be challenging for both patients and providers. Join us for a practical discussion that combines the latest clinical evidence with the real questions we’re hearing from the breast cancer community. This webinar explores hormonal and non-hormonal approaches to symptom management, considerations for hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle approaches, and communication strategies that help patients understand their options and make decisions that reflect their individual needs, concerns, and priorities. Read more about the webinar here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/hot-topics-hrt-shared-decision-making Continuing education is available for healthcare providers who would like to participate in this webinar. Please view the CE Language here: https://www.lbbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CE-Language-Hot-Topics-in-Breast-Cancer-Care-Menopause-Management-Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-and-Shared-Decision-Making-7.17.26.pdf In order to qualify for continuing education, please register for the self-directed activity and follow the instructions you receive here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/continuing-education-registration?reeventid=2068 Speakers: Dani Binnington is the founder of Menopause and Cancer. When she was diagnosed with cancer at 33, she was not thinking about helping others navigate menopause after cancer. She was focused on seeing her three young daughters walk through the school gates. Today, she is an advocate for people navigating menopause after cancer. Read Dani's full bio: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/speaker/dani-binnington Dr. Corinne Menn is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. A person treated for breast cancer and premature menopause, she brings together clinical expertise and lived experience in her work focused on menopause, sexual health, and cancer survivorship. Read Dr. Menn's full bio: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/speaker/corinne-menn Moderator: Michelle Bronzo, MA, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, CT, FT, is a licensed clinical professional counselor based in Potomac, Maryland, with a private practice specializing in grief, loss, and oncology counseling. She is an accomplished speaker, having presented at national conferences, for hospital systems, and for nonprofit health organizations. Read Michelle's full bio here: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/medical-advisory-board/michelle-bronzo This project is supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU58DP007913 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

As if breast cancer and its treatment weren’t enough, menopause can bring another layer of challenges to everyday life. Hot flashes, sleep problems, joint pain, changes in sexual health and desire, and emotional ups and downs can all affect your quality of life. This webinar offers practical, evidence-based information, real-life perspective, and a Q&A to help you better understand what is happening, explore your options, and feel more prepared to talk with your healthcare team. Dani Binnington, founder and CEO of Menopause and Cancer, shared evidence-based information and practical tips for managing menopause-related side effects after a breast cancer diagnosis. Oncology nurse and patient navigator Emily Beard, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN, also joined us for live audience Q&A. Read more about the webinar here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/menopause-and-breast-cancer-understanding-symptoms-finding-support Dani Binnington is the founder of the United Kingdom’s only nonprofit dedicated to menopause after cancer and the author of a bestselling book. Through Menopause and Cancer, Dani is dedicated to supporting and educating women about their options. Her organization reaches millions through workshops, digital resources, and healthcare training. As host of “The Menopause and Cancer Podcast,” she leads conversations with experts and people with lived experience. Read Dani's full bio here: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/speaker/dani-binnington Emily Beard, RN, OCN, CBCN, BHCN (she/her) is an oncology nurse, navigator, and recognized expert in cancer survivorship, patient-centered care, and quality improvement. She serves as an oncology survivorship navigator at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, where she develops resources, programs, and services that support patients as they transition beyond active cancer treatment. Read Emily's full bio here: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/medical-advisory-board/emily-beard At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Hosted in partnership with Project Life “Tending the inner self” is a quiet, supportive writing workshop for those living with metastatic breast cancer. Together, we’ll use simple writing prompts to explore inner landscapes—thoughts, emotions, memories, and moments of meaning. This is not about writing “well,” but about listening inward, honoring your experience, and giving voice to what wants to be expressed. All are welcome, exactly as they are. The audio version of this presentation offers two writing prompts. Pause the recording at the following time stamps and set a timer for 8 minutes to respond to the prompt in your journal: Writing prompt #1: What my medical file won’t tell you. Pause at 28:12 in the audio file and set a timer for 8 minutes to journal. Writing prompt #2: In uncertain times, I’m learning to be a person who… Pause at 30:19 in the audio file and set a timer for 8 minutes to journal. About the speakers April Johnson Stearns is the founder and editor-in-chief of Wildfire Journal & Writing Community, an independent literary and storytelling platform serving people diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages. Diagnosed with stage III breast cancer at age 35, April’s work over the past decade has been deeply rooted in advocacy for those living with metastatic disease. Nikoo Kafi McGoldrick is a metastatic lobular breast cancer (ILC) thriver, advocate, and author dedicated to advancing research, expanding patient education, and supporting individuals living with metastatic breast cancer. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 and experienced a metastatic recurrence in 2022, an experience that has deepened her commitment to patient-centered advocacy and equitable care for those living with metastatic disease. Abigail M. Johnston, JD, was living her life, running her business, and tandem breastfeeding her sons when she found a lump in her left breast. After a whirlwind of appointments, tests, and surgeries, as well as a misdiagnosis, Abigail was diagnosed with de novo stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC) at the age of 38. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Living with metastatic breast cancer involves navigating layered trauma: the personal histories we carry, the emotional shock of a metastatic diagnosis, and the ongoing stress of treatment, uncertainty, and systemic barriers to care. Join us for a facilitated panel discussion exploring how past trauma, medical trauma, and barriers to care impact those living with metastatic breast cancer. About the speakers Dawnovise N. Fowler, PhD, is a social worker and public health professional who had breast cancer and is dedicated to advancing trauma-informed care for individuals affected by the disease. She is the founder of The Vow of Wellness, LLC, an organization committed to providing meaningful support to people with breast cancer and the healthcare professionals who serve them. Mona Ellakany is dedicated to sharing her lived experience through storytelling and moderating webinars and educational programs. A pharmacist, she takes great joy and pride in serving patients and providing excellent care. Atiba Page is an inclusion and culture partner at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, N.J., where she brings her experience in inclusion, culture, and talent strategy from roles at organizations like Johnson & Johnson. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

This interactive session is designed to help everyone involved communicate more openly, honestly, and effectively — together. People living with metastatic breast cancer and their caregivers often struggle with the same challenges: wanting to protect each other from worry, not knowing how to bring up difficult topics, and trying to balance hope with realistic expectations. This session explores what gets in the way of good communication, from fear and uncertainty to role changes and emotional overload. About the speaker Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW, has more than 25 years of social work experience and now serves as manager of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia. The program serves several hundred women with diverse backgrounds each year from across the greater Philadelphia area. Ms. Vaughan-Briggs provides vital navigation and psychosocial support to these women and men throughout their course of treatment. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Hosted in partnership with Triage Cancer A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis may involve treatment changes and significant life transitions, each with financial implications. This session will outline key insurance options, how to evaluate health care costs, and what to consider when comparing plans. We will review plan changes involving employer-sponsored coverage, COBRA, the Health Insurance Marketplace, and Medicaid, along with pathways to disability insurance and Medicare. Attendees will gain practical tools for choosing and using their coverage in ways that support their care and financial well-being. About the speaker Amanda Goodstadt, JD, is the senior staff attorney at Triage Cancer, where she develops educational materials, leads trainings, and provides individualized support through the organization’s Legal & Financial Navigation Program. She also oversees Triage Cancer’s Legal Advisory Council and Pro Bono Network, helping expand access to high-quality legal assistance for people affected by cancer. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Hosted in partnership with Project Life Information can be overwhelming—but when you know how to use it, it becomes the power to make choices with confidence. In this session, you will learn directly from people living with MBC whose professional backgrounds shape how they engage with their medical care.  The session is interactive, featuring the basis and application of cancer biomarkers, pathology reports and scan results.  Each participant will receive a practical handout to collect/record information and thoughtfully frame questions for healthcare providers—your care, on your terms, in your own way. About the speakers Abigail M. Johnston, JD, was living her life, running her business, and tandem breastfeeding her sons when she found a lump in her left breast. After a whirlwind of appointments, tests, and surgeries, as well as a misdiagnosis, Abigail was diagnosed with de novo stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC) at the age of 38. Amy Beumer was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer in 2017 at the age of 38 and with metastatic breast cancer in 2020. She is honored to work with Project Life as science and education coordinator and participate as an active member of the Patient-Centered Dosing Initiative and the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance. Amy Russell-Parliman, MHA, serves as a director of diagnostic imaging for a health system in upstate New York. After being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2014, Amy faced a metastatic lobular invasive carcinoma diagnosis in 2019.  Since then, her advocacy efforts have included previously serving as the social media coordinator, now she serves as the events coordinator for Project Life, and completing Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Hear My Voice program in 2022. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Hear about some of the latest clinical trials in metastatic breast cancer. Learn why they are important, how to find and participate in them, and the importance of reducing barriers so more people have access to them. About the speaker Sara Horton, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist, currently holds the position of executive director of access and diversity at Quantum Leap Healthcare, a non-profit organization devoted to supporting breast cancer clinical trials. In addition, she holds an affiliate associate professorship at Howard University Cancer Center and serves as a medical oncologist for the Howard University Cancer Center Transdisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis brings unique physical and emotional demands, especially during long-term treatment. This session offers compassionate, practical guidance on how food can support energy, strength, and overall well-being. Participants will learn how to navigate common treatment-related challenges — such as fatigue, appetite changes, digestive discomfort, taste alterations, and weight fluctuations — while still meeting their body’s nutritional needs. The talk emphasizes flexible, realistic eating strategies rather than restrictive rules, recognizing that needs can change day to day. About the speaker Erin Pellegrin, RD, LDN, serves as the senior director of culinary nutrition and education at Unite for HER, where she has been a member of the culinary nutrition team since 2018. In this role, she provides education and counseling to people with breast and ovarian cancers throughout treatment and survivorship, supporting side effect management, risk reduction, long-term health, and practical culinary skills through hands-on demonstrations. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

This session explores the evolving psychosocial experience of living long-term with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. We’ll discuss day-to-day coping, changes in perspective, shifting priorities, and the impact on relationships with family, friends, and community. Watch our facilitated discussion with a panel sharing their lived experience including how they navigate uncertainty, find meaning, and manage the day-to-day practical demands of living with mets long-term. About the speakers Pamela J. Ginsberg, PhD, is a psychologist who recently retired from her clinical practice. She spent her career focusing on women’s health and psycho-oncology. Tia W. Cooke is a breast cancer advocate, entrepreneur, and creative professional whose work centers on healing, storytelling, and community. Through her advocacy and creative platforms, she supports people navigating cancer with a focus on emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Kelly Shanahan, MD, is a physician and woman living with metastatic breast cancer. Before her diagnosis, she maintained a busy and successful OB-GYN practice while raising her young daughter and traveling frequently with her family. She was diagnosed with stage IIB breast cancer in 2008 and with metastatic disease in 2013 at age 53. Roxana Guerra is a breast cancer advocate and single mother who has been living with metastatic breast cancer for nearly 10 years. She was initially diagnosed with stage IIIC breast cancer in 2015 at age 41 and was later restaged to stage IV in November 2016. She is currently living with no evidence of disease. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Listen to, learn from, and share with a panel of your peers. Topics include living with uncertainty, setting goals and having hope, parenting, navigating relationships with friends and family, managing finances, work and insurance matters, and much more. About the speakers Babs is a 2024 Hear My Voice advocate and a metastatic breast cancer thriver who challenges both stigma and toxic positivity surrounding illness. She shares the full spectrum of breast cancer — holding space for hard days alongside hopeful ones — to empower others with metastatic disease and help build more welcoming, inclusive communities. LaFreda “Freda” Chrispen is a metastatic breast cancer advocate and digital creator who blends honesty, humor, and heart to support others navigating this disease. Freda was diagnosed in 2023 with ER-positive, PR-positive, HER2-negative invasive ductal carcinoma, later found to have spread to her spine. She has undergone chemotherapy, multiple rounds of radiation, and ongoing targeted and endocrine therapies. Marialuisa “Alycia” Villasana is a metastatic breast cancer advocate who has been living with stage IV disease for more than six years. Breast cancer has been part of her life since her initial diagnosis with early-stage breast cancer in 2003. Her lived experiences have given her a perspective on authenticity, resilience, and connection as a mom, spouse, daughter, friend, and human. Melanie Ottersen is a 2024 Hear My Voice advocate who was diagnosed with de novo triple negative metastatic breast cancer in July 2018. She has been no evidence of disease (NED) since August 2022 and has been an active member of Living Beyond Breast Cancer for several years. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Living with metastatic breast cancer often means navigating ongoing treatments, symptoms, and side effects that can impact daily life. This session will help you understand how palliative care can help manage symptoms such as pain and fatigue, as well as support emotional well-being. Pallavi Kumar, MD, MPH explains what palliative care is, what it isn’t, and how to access it. About the speaker Dr. Pallavi Kumar is a medical oncologist and palliative care physician at Penn Medicine, where she serves as the section chief of oncology palliative care within the division of hematology-oncology. She is also an associate professor of clinical medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

This session is split up into three presentations that build upon the next, offering practical tools to help you stay grounded, present, and nourished. Setting the tone: Yoga and movement: Slow, accessible movements coordinated with breathing release tension, awaken the body, and calm the nervous system, with options for seated or standing participation. Nourishment & hydration: Learn practical nutrition and hydration strategies to help you feel your best. You’ll learn simple tips for staying energized, hydrated, and nourished — supporting sustained focus, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Mindfulness, meditation & ecotherapy: This session blends mindfulness and meditation with elements of ecotherapy to help participants process information and reconnect with calm and balance. Guided practices focus on breath, body, and nature-inspired imagery to support clarity and emotional regulation. About the speakers Rana Walker, MEd, RScP, is an Emmy award-winning life coach, mental health therapist, writer, producer, and certified yoga instructor with more than two decades of experience creating wellness-centered spaces for personal growth and healing. Kevin Hubbard, MEd, LPC, CMIP, is a licensed professional counselor and the owner of Mind Over Matter Counseling and Consulting, LLC, a small group private practice based in Philadelphia, Pa. Erin Pellegrin, RD, LDN, serves as the senior director of culinary nutrition and education at Unite for HER, where she has been a member of the culinary nutrition team since 2018. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

To understand personalized medicine, it is important to understand the role of biomarker testing, genetic testing, and the right dose for you. Our speaker will walk you through the research currently happening to ensure that everyone receives the best treatment for their specific cancer and how this research is applicable in the clinic. About the speakers Dr. Seth Wander is a medical oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital with clinical and translational research expertise in breast cancer and cancer genomics. He serves as the director of translational research for the Breast Oncology Program, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on understanding how cancers develop resistance to standard therapies and on advancing novel, personalized treatment approaches. Dr. Elena Michaels is a hematology/oncology fellow in the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute combined fellowship program in Boston, Mass. She is pursuing a career in breast medical oncology and is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for individuals with breast cancer. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

During this session, hear our speakers provide treatment updates, suggest what to look for in the future, and discuss how far we have come. Presentations are followed by a discussion and time for audience questions. About the Speakers Dr. Borges founded and directs the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Clinic at the University of Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center. The YWBCC of Colorado covers the unique issues of young women at diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond. Dr. Cescon is a medical oncologist and clinician scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the University of Toronto, Canada where he leads a lab-based research program largely focused on the development of new therapies and biomarkers for breast cancer. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Nutrition advice can feel overwhelming after a breast cancer diagnosis—especially when it’s coming from social media, headlines, or well-meaning friends and family. Is sugar really “feeding cancer”? Should you avoid soy? What about alcohol, supplements, or popular diets? In this free, 60-minute webinar, oncology dietitian Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, breaks down the most common nutrition myths and national dietary guidelines using current scientific evidence. You’ll leave this session with easy ways to add more nourishment to your routine with less fear. Lynn Folkman, LBBC's Manager, Community Engagement, moderated the conversation. Read more about the webinar here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/simplifying-breast-cancer-nutrition Julie is the Community Engagement Director for Cancer Services, a non-profit in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition with 20 years experience working in oncology. Read Julie's full bio here: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/reviewer/julie-lg-lanford At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Each year, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) brings together thousands of clinicians, researchers, and advocates from around the world to share the most important discoveries and innovations in breast cancer research and care. Harold J. Burstein, MD, PhD breaks down the most meaningful updates from this year’s symposium—what’s new, what’s promising, and what may change care for those at diagnosed with breast cancer. Caroline Koffke, RN, BSN, OCN, LBBC’s Director, Educational and Healthcare Provider Programs, moderated the conversation. Read more about the webinar here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/updates-from-2025-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium Harold J. Burstein, MD, PhD, is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of academic partnerships at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where he also practices as a breast oncologist. Read Dr. Burstein's full bio here: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/speaker/harold-j-burstein At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

For people living with metastatic breast cancer, treatment is lifelong. How dosing decisions are made — and how those choices are discussed — can have a profound impact on your patients’ daily lives, emotional well-being, and treatment adherence. Our panel shared practical strategies and real-world examples of how adjusting treatment cadence and dosing can preserve quality of life while maintaining clinical effectiveness. They also discussed new bilingual tools from LBBC in partnership with Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center that support shared decision-making and enhance patient education. About the speakers Amy Leader, DrPH, MPH Dr. Leader is a professor in the division of population science, department of medical oncology at Thomas Jefferson University. As an associate director for community outreach and engagement at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson, an NCI-designated cancer center, Dr. Leader leads research focused on health disparities, community engagement, and health communication across the cancer continuum. Julia Maués Julia is a patient advocate and cofounder of GRASP. Julia leads the Patient-Centered Dosing Initiative (PCDI), which advocates for treatment strategies that optimize both efficacy and tolerability to improve patient outcomes. Learn more about patient-centered dosing: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/types-breast-cancer/metastatic-breast-cancer/side-effects/patient-centered-dosing Learn more about the Patient-Centered Dosing Initiative: https://www.therightdose.org/ At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Want to explore clinical trials but unsure how to begin? Learn how to search for trials, what to expect when participating, and how barriers like cost or location are being addressed so more people can benefit. About the speaker Sara Horton, MD Strategic Clinical Trials Access and Partnerships, Lead, Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative Sara Horton, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist, currently holds the position of executive director of access and diversity at Quantum Leap Healthcare, a non-profit organization devoted to supporting breast cancer clinical trials. In addition, she holds an affiliate associate professorship at Howard University Cancer Center and serves as a medical oncologist for the Howard University Cancer Center Transdisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic. This is the final session of our four-part series, "Effective treatment & side effect support | Innovations in breast cancer care". When you’re facing breast cancer, understanding your options can make all the difference. This series brings together leading experts and patient advocates to help you speak up for your needs, manage side effects, and navigate treatment decisions with confidence. This free, four-part webinar series is designed to help people with breast cancer — whether facing a new diagnosis, in treatment, or living with metastatic disease — get real answers to real challenges. Learn more about the series here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-in-care-2025 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Menopause — whether natural, treatment-induced, or from hormone therapy — can bring challenging symptoms that affect daily life. Dr. Laila Agrawal shares the latest on safe hormone therapy after diagnosis, non-hormonal options, and practical tips to help you feel like yourself again. About the speaker Laila Agrawal, MD Board-Certified Medical Oncologist, Norton Healthcare Laila Agrawal is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer. She has a sexual health clinic for women diagnosed with cancer at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the third session of our four-part series, "Effective treatment & side effect support | Innovations in breast cancer care". When you’re facing breast cancer, understanding your options can make all the difference. This series brings together leading experts and patient advocates to help you speak up for your needs, manage side effects, and navigate treatment decisions with confidence. This free, four-part webinar series is designed to help people with breast cancer — whether facing a new diagnosis, in treatment, or living with metastatic disease — get real answers to real challenges. Learn more about the series here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-in-care-2025 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

You may not need the highest dose to get the best results. Sarah Sammons, MD and patient advocate Janice Cowden joined us for a session on how dosing decisions are made, why some people may benefit from dose adjustments, and how to talk to your team about reducing side effects while keeping treatment effective. About the speakers Sarah Sammons, MD Sarah Sammons, MD, is an associate clinician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and a faculty member of Harvard Medical School. Her clinical work specializes in the treatment of all stages of breast cancer. Janice Cowden Janice Cowden is a dedicated research patient advocate and serves as the patient advocate research lead in the American Society of Clinical Oncology CDK Dosing Study, representing the Patient-Centered Dosing Initiative (PCDI). This is the second session of our four-part series, "Effective treatment & side effect support | Innovations in breast cancer care". When you’re facing breast cancer, understanding your options can make all the difference. This series brings together leading experts and patient advocates to help you speak up for your needs, manage side effects, and navigate treatment decisions with confidence. This free, four-part webinar series is designed to help people with breast cancer — whether facing a new diagnosis, in treatment, or living with metastatic disease — get real answers to real challenges. Learn more about the series here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-in-care-2025 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Lymphedema can be a life-long side effect of breast cancer treatment, but knowing your options early can make a difference. Dr. Monique Gary and patient shared the latest strategies in “prehab” before surgery, how to spot symptoms early, and best practices for managing lymphedema at any stage. Patient advocate Keelin McDermott also joined us to share her experience with lymphedema after an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis. About the speakers Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS Dr. Monique Gary is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist and biotech leader practicing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Keelin McDermott At age 26, Keelin was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. She underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and a double mastectomy, and she is grateful to have been in remission for more than a year. The past two years were among the most challenging of her life, but she is proud of how far she has come. Through her experience, Keelin has found her voice, her strength, and her role as an advocate for others navigating their own breast cancer journey. This is the first session of our four-part series, "Effective treatment & side effect support | Innovations in breast cancer care". When you’re facing breast cancer, understanding your options can make all the difference. This series brings together leading experts and patient advocates to help you speak up for your needs, manage side effects, and navigate treatment decisions with confidence. This free, four-part webinar series is designed to help people with breast cancer — whether facing a new diagnosis, in treatment, or living with metastatic disease — get real answers to real challenges. Learn more about the series here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-in-care-2025 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

Breast surgeons and radiation oncologists often work together to create a treatment plan personalized to your needs. During this session, you’ll hear from experts Nicole Simone, MD, and Kristin Brill, MD, FACS, as they walk through the roles of lumpectomy, mastectomy, and radiation—and how they decide which treatments to recommend and when to begin them. Find out more on our website: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/breast-surgery-radiation-after-diagnosis-what-to-expect At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

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 Driving Knowledge to Action: Building a Better Future. LBBC welcomed Nan Chen, MD to share the most recent breast cancer findings from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. Watch to learn the latest medical breast cancer research presented at this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting and how this news may impact you. Learn more about LBBC's ASCO coverage here: https://www.lbbc.org/news

Join us for an update on early-stage breast cancer. Dr. Lustberg covers key topics including the impact of treatment de-escalation, or overall decrease of treatment, clinical trials, and advancements in types of ctDNA and tumor tests. Dr. Lustberg discusses treatment updates by sub-type and answered audience questions. Learn more about our Navigating the changing landscape of early-stage breast cancer webinar series here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/navigating-the-changing-landscape-of-early-stage-breast-cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis can be emotionally overwhelming, especially when facing difficult treatment decisions and concerns about recurrence. Listen to this session to learn strategies for managing anxiety, fear, and the emotional challenges of a diagnosis from our expert, Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW. You’ll also hear from those with early-stage breast cancer about how they’re coping with the emotional impact. Learn more about our Navigating the changing landscape of early-stage breast cancer webinar series here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/navigating-the-changing-landscape-of-early-stage-breast-cancer

Loss of sexual desire, or diminished, painful or absent sensations? Explore the physical challenges of intimacy while dealing with a long-term illness. Gain effective strategies for managing the impact of treatment on arousal and sexual function. Learn about helpful resources as well as tools for improving your sexual health. Find out more about Thriving Together: 2025 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

Listen to this moderated session to hear a panel of peers discuss access and barriers to care, and what equitable care looks like from a clinical perspective. Join this conversation as panelists share their personal experiences and thoughts on what needs to be done to reduce barriers. Find out more about Thriving Together: 2025 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

Hear about the most recent drug approvals in metastatic breast cancer and how they impact each breast cancer subtype. Our speaker will cover what we know, what we don’t know, and what is coming down the pipeline. Learn more about Thriving Together: 2025 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

Learn from certified cancer exercise specialist and lifestyle medicine expert Sami Mansfield about incorporating useful, practical, and personalized nutrition and exercise strategies into your life. Listen to this session to bust through myths and emphasize what matters, all with a practical lens that incorporates preference, learn modifications, and an emphasis on your personal goals. Find out more aboutThriving Together: 2025 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

Hear from Eleonora Teplinsky, MD about the most recent drug approvals in metastatic breast cancer and how they impact each breast cancer subtype. Dr. Teplinsky covers what we know, what we don’t know, and what is coming down the pipeline. To learn more about our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, head to https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

The bones are the most common place for breast cancer to spread. In this session, learn about screening tests, treatment options, strategies to limit side effects, managing bone pain, and maintaining bone strength. Get updates on clinical trials studying new treatments and quality of life. To learn more about our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, head to https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

During this session, learn what personalized medicine is and how it may impact your care and treatment. Hear about the rapid pace of personalized medicine science, clinical trials underway, and what the future holds for choosing treatments that are specific to you. To learn more about our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, head to https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

Hear from others living long-term with metastatic breast cancer and how they manage treatment changes, side effects, and difficult decisions about their careers and relationships. The panel also shares their thoughts on how and where to spend your time and energy. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with metastatic breast cancer for a while, this session is for you. To learn more about our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, head to https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

With new treatments come new side effects. Join this session to hear Dr. Makhlin's perspective on the collateral damage of treatment and the long-term side effects of being on so many treatments, as well as dose and frequency adjustments to manage them. Get the information you need to talk to your care team. To learn more about our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, head to https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf25

Each year, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium brings together a global audience of academics, physicians, researchers, and advocates involved in breast cancer to provide a unique platform to share information about cutting-edge breast cancer research and the latest innovations in breast cancer care. LBBC welcomed Neil Vasan, MD, PhD, to share the most impactful breast cancer findings from the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This webinar is for both those diagnosed with early-stage and metastatic breast cancer. To read more about SABCS visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/updates-from-the-2024-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium

It is common to worry about cancer coming back after being diagnosed with breast cancer. This fear can have a powerful effect on your everyday life. This webinar will help you understand what your concerns or ‘triggers’ may be and will teach coping strategies to help manage them. This is the second session of the two-part series "Navigating risk of recurrence after an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis". A breast cancer diagnosis impacts your physical and emotional well-being and makes the future seem uncertain. This two-part webinar series will empower you to learn about your risk of recurrence, share what you can do to reduce your risk, and learn coping strategies to manage fear of recurrence. To read more about the series visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/risk-recurrence

Learn how testing may help you make more informed treatment decisions, predict your personal risk of recurrence, and hear about treatments that may be available to reduce risk. We will also talk about changes you can make right away to help improve your quality of life and lower risk of recurrence. This is the first session of the two-part series "Navigating risk of recurrence after an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis". A breast cancer diagnosis impacts your physical and emotional well-being and makes the future seem uncertain. This two-part webinar series will empower you to learn about your risk of recurrence, share what you can do to reduce your risk, and learn coping strategies to manage fear of recurrence. To read more about the series visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/risk-recurrence

The term financial toxicity describes both the practical and the emotional impact of the cost of care on individuals and families managing a cancer diagnosis. This session explains the factors that contribute to financial toxicity, explores their impact, and provides ways to reduce or overcome obstacles. Hear about useful resources to assist with everyday bills, manage costs, and eliminate barriers to quality healthcare. This is the final session of the four-part series "Innovations in care: What you know matters". What you know matters when it comes to navigating breast cancer. Whether diagnosed with early-stage or living with metastatic breast cancer, having trusted resources and information provides a roadmap that helps people to find the best way forward for living well beyond their diagnosis. This four-part series features discussions that will help individuals further understand their options by providing insight on breakthroughs in treatments, the role of testing, and navigating the cost of cancer care. The sessions will empower both those diagnosed with early-stage and metastatic breast cancer to make informed decisions about their care and provide strategies to help them advocate for themselves throughout treatment and beyond. To read more about the series visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-care-2024

This session explains the role of testing in breast cancer today. Learn about the tests that look for mutations, or changes, in tumors and in the blood and are used to develop a tailored treatment plan for your personalized care. This is part three of the four-part series "Innovations in care: What you know matters". What you know matters when it comes to navigating breast cancer. Whether diagnosed with early-stage or living with metastatic breast cancer, having trusted resources and information provides a roadmap that helps people to find the best way forward for living well beyond their diagnosis. This four-part series features discussions that will help individuals further understand their options by providing insight on breakthroughs in treatments, the role of testing, and navigating the cost of cancer care. The sessions will empower both those diagnosed with early-stage and metastatic breast cancer to make informed decisions about their care and provide strategies to help them advocate for themselves throughout treatment and beyond. To read more about the series visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-care-2024

Caring full circle, Session II: New perspectives and practices in palliative care by Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Caring full circle, Session I: Workplace safety and emotion health in a changing world by Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Learn about the latest breakthroughs in targeted treatment, how these treatments are administered, the short-term and long-term impacts of chemotherapy and strategies for managing these side effects. We also explore the evolution beyond chemotherapy, oral therapies that may make treatment more convenient and ways that personalized medicine may impact your treatment plan and provide you with options. This is part two of the four-part series "Innovations in care: What you know matters". What you know matters when it comes to navigating breast cancer. Whether diagnosed with early-stage or living with metastatic breast cancer, having trusted resources and information provides a roadmap that helps people to find the best way forward for living well beyond their diagnosis. This four-part series features discussions that will help individuals further understand their options by providing insight on breakthroughs in treatments, the role of testing, and navigating the cost of cancer care. The sessions will empower both those diagnosed with early-stage and metastatic breast cancer to make informed decisions about their care and provide strategies to help them advocate for themselves throughout treatment and beyond. To read more about the series visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-care-2024

In this age of personalized medicine, treatment decision making can be a complex matter. This program will help you understand why there are standards of care in breast cancer treatment, how they impact your treatment decisions, and how to advocate for standard of care if you think you are not receiving the care you deserve. This is part one of the four-part series "Innovations in care: What you know matters". What you know matters when it comes to navigating breast cancer. Whether diagnosed with early-stage or living with metastatic breast cancer, having trusted resources and information provides a roadmap that helps people to find the best way forward for living well beyond their diagnosis. This four-part series features discussions that will help individuals further understand their options by providing insight on breakthroughs in treatments, the role of testing, and navigating the cost of cancer care. The sessions will empower both those diagnosed with early-stage and metastatic breast cancer to make informed decisions about their care and provide strategies to help them advocate for themselves throughout treatment and beyond. To read more about the series visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-care-2024

Living Beyond Breast Cancer welcomed medical advisory board members Jonathan Bank, MD, FACS, and Ron Israeli, MD, FACS, and former board member and founder of AnaOno Dana Donofree to discuss the reasons to consider a revision surgery, common and complex problems, and how to find solutions to improve quality of life. Moderated by Ashley Dedmon, MPH, CHES®, LSS, our speakers shared their knowledge to help you understand insurance coverage and the importance of finding a skilled and qualified plastic surgeon. To learn more about breast reconstruction, visit https://bit.ly/moreonreconstruction

Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Penn Medicine, and the Basser Center for BRCA held an important webinar on how to assess and understand your breast cancer risk, as well as learn about the risk-reducing surgical options for those who are at high risk for breast cancer or have BRCA1/2 gene mutations. Leading experts from Penn Medicine and the Basser Center for BRCA discussed and provided their insights on the latest in BRCA treatment, breast cancer risk evaluation and genetic counseling, risk-reducing mastectomy options, advancements in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and post-surgical management and care. For more information on being at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer, visit our website: https://www.lbbc.org/your-journey/high-risk

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 provides a weekend of information, inspiration, and connection. Attendees learn from medical and wellness experts, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered with resources and tips to help them make informed decisions about their care.

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 provides a weekend of information, inspiration, and connection. Attendees learn from medical and wellness experts, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered with resources and tips to help them make informed decisions about their care.

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 provides a weekend of information, inspiration, and connection. Attendees learn from medical and wellness experts, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered with resources and tips to help them make informed decisions about their care.

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 provides a weekend of information, inspiration, and connection. Attendees learn from medical and wellness experts, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered with resources and tips to help them make informed decisions about their care.