Events
In this section, learn how to participate in Living Beyond Breast Cancer's educational conferences, teleconferences and community meetings for women living with metastatic breast cancer. You can also listen to podcasts and download transcripts from past events.
Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Enhancing Your Health and Quality of Life
April 13, 2013
Now entering its seventh year, the two-day Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer is designed to address the complex medical, social and emotional challenges that you, your family and caregivers face.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Understanding Your New Diagnosis
December 12, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8: 00 p.m. (EST)At Living Beyond Breast Cancer's free December community meeting, Jennifer Armstrong discussed understanding your new metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, from treatment options to common emotions you may feel.
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Emotional Impact
October 22, 2012 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT
During part II of our free teleconference series, learn about the feelings of uncertainty you may have while living with metastatic breast cancer.
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Medical Update
October 8, 2012 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDTDuring part I of this free teleconference series, participants learned about the treatments used to manage metastatic breast cancer.
News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Updates for Living Well
September 29, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer's national conference featured some of the world’s top medical and mental health experts. The conference focused on the needs of all women affected by breast cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, beyond treatment or living with metastatic disease.
Breast Reconstruction: Considering Your Options
August 21, 2012 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ETDuring our free August teleconference, Frederick J. Duffy, Jr., MD, FACS, discussed the latest breast and nipple reconstruction methods and how to make the right decisions for you.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Living with Uncertainty
August 1, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.At our August community meeting in West Conshohocken, Pa., Pamela J. Ginsberg, PhD, helped participants navigate fear and uncertainty about the future and provide tips for managing difficult emotions.
Bone Metastasis
July 11, 2012 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDTDuring this free educational teleconference, Catherine Van Poznak, MD, will discuss the types of treatments that are commonly used when a diagnosis of bone metastasis occurs.
ASCO Breaking News
June 14, 2012 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ETDuring our June teleconference, Kimberly Blackwell, MD, shared recent research and medical updates reported from the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Enhancing Your Health and Quality of Life
April 28, 2012
The Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer is a two-day, national conference in Philadelphia created by Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC). Now entering its sixth year, the conference is designed to address the complex medical, social, emotional, legal and financial challenges experienced by women diagnosed with metastatic disease, their families and their caregivers.
Medical Update: What’s New in Breast Cancer Care
April 23, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.At our April community meeting, Mark Morginstin, DO, provided updates to help you understand the latest breast cancer news.
Sex and Intimacy
March 28, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
During this free community meeting in Philadelphia, Sabitha Pillai-Friedman PhD, LCSW, CST, discussed how breast cancer treatment can impact your sex life and ways to cope.
News from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
January 11, 2012 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EST
During our January teleconference, Virginia F. Borges, MD, MMSc, shared treatment, research and quality-of-life updates from the 34th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Enhancing Your Health and Quality of Life
April 30, 2011
Living Beyond Breast Cancer's annual conference for women living with metastatic breast cancer is a national, two-day conference focusing on your unique concerns and providing the most up-to-date information and practical resources you need to make empowered decisions about your physical and emotional health. This conference took place on April 30 - May 1, 2011.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Accessing Clinical Trials
December 1, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At our December community meeting, Massimo Cristofanilli, MD, FACP, helps you understand the clinical trial process and what you should ask your providers if you want to take part.
The Role of Palliative Care: Exploring What’s Meaningful for You
October 24, 2011 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EDTIn Part 2 of our two-part teleconference series, Barbara Reville, DNP, CRNP discusses the role of palliative care in metastatic breast cancer treatment and the ways it can enhance your quality of life.
Look Good…Feel Better
October 17, 2011 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Living Beyond Breast Cancer partners with the American Cancer Society to provide beauty tips and techniques for women in active treatment during this meeting in West Conshohocken, PA.
Living Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Understanding Your Treatment Options
October 12, 2011 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EDT
In Part 1 of our two-part teleconference series, George Sledge, MD, discussed the latest treatments and new research for metastatic breast cancer.
News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Updates for Living Well
October 1, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This national, one-day conference for women affected by breast cancer focuses on your unique concerns, pointing you toward the most up-to-date information and practical resources to help you navigate your way through your breast cancer experience.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Facing Feelings and Fears
July 14, 2011 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
During our July teleconference, DrucillaBrethwaite, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, helped explore the feelings and concerns that may arise when living with metastatic breast cancer.
Update from ASCO: Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
June 22, 2011 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Our June teleconference speaker, Ruth O’Regan, MD, provided updates from the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Understanding Your Options
June 8, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Our June community meeting with Deborah Toppmeyer, MD, discussed new treatments, how to talk to your doctor about clinical trials and how to manage treatment side effects.
Mindfulness Meditation for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
January 19, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Learn to use mindfulness meditation to manage stress and center yourself when facing changes in treatment for metastatic breast cancer and other difficult decisions.
Understanding Your Screening Options
December 15, 2010 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Marlane C. Guttmann, MD, a radiologist at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, discussed the types of tests and diagnostic tools used to find breast cancer.
News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Updates for Living Well
November 13, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.LBBC's Annual Fall Conference, News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Updates for Living Well took place in Philadelphia on November 13, 2010. Our annual fall conference is for women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Hear the latest medical news and opportunities to enhance your quality of life using standard and complementary methods.
Bone Health: What You Need to Know
November 8, 2010 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
During Living Beyond Breast Cancer's November teleconference Julie R. Gralow, MD, will help you learn how breast cancer treatment affects your bones and how you can monitor your bone health.
Living Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Managing Symptoms and Side Effects
October 28, 2010 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)Learn to improve your quality of life during Part 2 of our free October teleconference series focused on advanced breast cancer.
Living Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment and Research Update
October 7, 2010 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)Lidia Schapira, MD, covers the latest research and treatment advances for metastatic disease during Part 1 of Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s October teleconference series focused on advanced breast cancer.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Living Your “New Normal” Every Day
August 11, 2010Explore ways to adapt to and navigate the emotional and medical impact of ongoing treatment. Learn coping skills to juggle changes to your diagnosis, treatment plan or lifestyle. Find ways to strengthen your ability to be flexible when faced with change.
4th Annual Conference for Women Living with Advanced Breast Cancer: Enhancing Your Health and Quality of Life
May 1, 2010Listen to podcasts and download transcripts from our national conference held outside Philadelphia from May 1-2, 2010, that focused on your unique needs as a woman living with metastatic breast cancer. Leaders in breast cancer research and support explored your medical, emotional and practical concerns.
News You Can Use: The Future of Breast Cancer Care
November 14, 2009Listen to podcasts and download transcripts from our November 14, 2009, conference in Philadelphia for women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Advanced Breast Cancer: Coping with Changing Emotions
November 9, 2009Learn to manage the fear and uncertainty that often come with living with metastatic breast cancer. Get information on coping strategies, getting support, communicating with family and friends and managing changes to breast cancer treatment.
Research and You: Understanding Clinical Trials
October 21, 2009Understand how to access clinical trials, who and when to ask about them, the benefits and risks of participating and what trials are available in metastatic breast cancer. Learn about current research on how breast cancer metastasis develops, including brain metastasis.
Pain Management for Early-Stage and Advanced Breast Cancer
October 20, 2009Understand how to prevent, control and manage breast cancer-related pain from surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and radiation. Learn about medicines, modifying your treatment plan, complementary therapies and lifestyle changes.
Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment Update: Medical and Quality-of-Life News
October 14, 2009Explore breakthrough therapies for metastatic breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer and BRCA-caused cancers; bisphosphonates for bone metastases; and medicines that target HER2 and blood vessel growth.
3rd Annual Conference for Women Living with Advanced Breast Cancer: Enhancing Your Health and Quality of Life
April 18, 2009Listen to podcasts and download transcripts from our national conference held outside Philadelphia on April 18-19, 2009, that focused exclusively on the medical, emotional and practical needs of women living with metastatic breast cancer.
Advanced Breast Cancer: Coping with Your Emotions
August 6, 2008Learn how a diagnosis of advanced (metastatic) breast cancer can affect your quality of life both physically and psychologically.
Advances in Radiation Therapy
March 10, 2008In this transcript from our March 10, 2008 networking meeting, LBBC founder Marisa C. Weiss, MD, discusses radiation therapy basics and advances.
