Events
In this section, learn how to participate in Living Beyond Breast Cancer's educational conferences, teleconferences and community meetings for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. You can also listen to podcasts and download transcripts from past events.
Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed: May 2013
May 14, 2013 Noon - 1 p.m. EDT
Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Second Tuesdays: Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed helps you learn the basics, find resources and connect with other women.
Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed: April 2013
April 9, 2013 Noon - 1 p.m. EDTLiving Beyond Breast Cancer’s Second Tuesdays: Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed helps you learn the basics, find resources and connect with other women.
Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed: March 2013
March 12, 2013 Noon - 1:00 p.m. ETLiving Beyond Breast Cancer’s Second Tuesdays: Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed helps you learn the basics, find resources and connect with other women.
Understanding Radiation Therapy
February 12, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
During this free community meeting in Cherry Hill, N.J., participants learned about the latest types of radiation therapy for breast cancer, what to expect during treatment and how to cope with side effects.
Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed: February 2013
February 12, 2013 Noon - 1:00 p.m. ETLiving Beyond Breast Cancer’s Second Tuesdays: Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed helps you learn the basics, find resources and connect with other women.
Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed: January 2013
January 8, 2013 Noon - 1:00 p.m. ETLiving Beyond Breast Cancer’s Second Tuesdays: Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed helps you learn the basics, find resources and connect with other women.
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. ET
During 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.
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.
Understanding Neuropathy
May 31, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.During our May community meeting in Cherry Hill, N.J., Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, RN, MSN, APN, AOCN, provided a greater understanding of neuropathy.
DCIS: Research and Treatment Update
May 17, 2012 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ETDuring our free May teleconference, David M. Euhus, MD, discussed the importance of new research on ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) reported at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Bone Health: Keeping Strong During and After Treatment
May 8, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.At our May meeting, Tracy S. d’Entremont, MD, shared the impact that some breast cancer treatments have on bone health.
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.
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
November 16, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Learn more about the benefits of physical therapy before and after breast surgery with Carol Stratton, MSPT, CLT, ATC.
The Socialization of Breast Cancer
October 25, 2011 2:00 p.m. ETThis HealthWorks Collective webinar will explore the growing role of social media in educating women affected by breast cancer and connecting them with the treatment resources they need. Distinguished panelists include LBBC's Elyse Spatz Caplan, MA.
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.
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.
Understanding Your Breast Reconstruction Options
August 24, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Learn more about options for rebuilding your breast and questions you should ask your doctor during this podcast, featuring Joseph Serletti, MD.
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.
Healing Within: An Introduction to Yoga
March 24, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
At our March community meeting, Michelle Stortz, CYT, CMT, MFA, will share how yoga can help you cope with and recover from stress, fatigue and pain caused by breast cancer treatment and its side effects.
In the News: Understanding Breast Cancer Headlines
March 16, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Our March community meeting discusses the changes and advances in breast cancer treatment that frequently make the headlines and how it affects your care.
Coping with a Recent Breast Cancer Diagnosis
February 9, 2011 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
During our February teleconference, Minetta C. Liu, MD, associate professor of medicine and oncology at the Georgetown University Hospital, discusses medical and emotional concerns for women recently diagnosed with 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.
Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options
July 28, 2010Learn about the latest research in rebuilding the breast. Understand microsurgery, nipple reconstruction and choosing immediate versus delayed surgery. Explore the stages of the reconstruction process and what to expect while you’re recovering.
Cover Me! Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
May 18, 2010Learn about the different types of health insurance and how to get the most from your policy. Understand how to read your policy and your bill. Get advice on what to do if you are unable to work, leave your job or are uninsured.
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.
Navigating the System: What You Need to Know
September 29, 2009Patient navigators and oncology social workers can help you cope with the medical, emotional and financial challenges of breast cancer. Discover how to build your healthcare team, use your health insurance and access patient assistance programs.
Working Matters: What You Need to Know
July 14, 2009Find out who qualifies for protection under The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act, what kind of accommodations you can ask your employer for after a breast cancer diagnosis, what your employer is legally required to do and how to communicate with your colleagues. Hear about cases of people who have faced challenges in the workplace and learn where to find help.
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.
How the Trauma of Breast Cancer Affects Anxiety and Depression
March 20, 2002Young Survivors Networking Group discussion on how to cope with the complex emotions many people feel after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and after completing treatment for breast cancer.
