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1/6/2010

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Annual Update

Speaker: Eric P. Winer, MD

Hear the latest news from one of the largest meetings about breast cancer research. Dr. Winer touches on a variety of topics that were discussed at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, including the latest information on targeted therapies, chemosensitivity, minimizing local recurrence and treatments for early-stage and advanced breast cancer.

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11/14/2009

From the Bench to the Bedside: What Today’s Research Means for Tomorrow

Speaker: George W. Sledge, Jr., MD

Learn about new advances in early-stage and advanced breast cancer research and how it will affect the future of breast cancer care. Dr. Sledge also discusses the role of personalized medicine, breakthroughs in molecular and targeted therapies and how survivorship plans have changed the way you receive care after initial diagnosis.

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11/14/2009

Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options

Speaker: Liza C. Wu, MD

Understand the latest procedures and advances in the field of breast reconstruction, whether you are exploring your initial options or secondary surgeries. Learn how to address your medical and emotional needs before, during and after reconstruction and what questions you should ask your doctor to get the best care.

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11/14/2009

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Understanding Treatment Options and Post-Treatment Concerns

Speaker: Ramona F. Swaby, MD

Learn which groups are affected more often by triple-negative breast cancer and why. Dr. Swaby discusses available treatment options including a review of the latest research in targeted and biological therapies, how to manage follow-up care and the importance of participating in clinical trials to further research development.

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11/14/2009

A Closer Look: Breast Cancer and Women of Color

Speaker: Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP

Learn about health disparities facing women of color affected by breast cancer. Dr. Mitchell discusses research on factors that impact the course of breast cancer and survivorship the types of breast cancer that occur more often in women of color, lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk and how participating in clinical trials can move research forward and improve breast cancer treatment and recovery.

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11/14/2009

Personalized Medicine: What It Means for You

Speaker: Generosa Grana, MD

Get an overview of targeted therapies and how they are used to personalize cancer treatment. Dr. Grana explains how personalized medicine impacts risk assessment, treatment and follow-up care choices and how research may lead to even more individualized choices in the future.

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11/14/2009

Hormonal Therapies: Before, During and After Breast Cancer

Speaker: Jennifer Armstrong, MD

Learn about hormonal treatment options for early-stage and advanced breast cancer, including how and why they are given and what the latest research tells us about them. Understand the importance of taking medicine as prescribed, how to manage common side effects and how to find financial assistance if cost is a barrier.

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11/14/2009

The Impact of Weight Training: Lymphedema, Strength and Quality of Life

Speaker: Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MSCE

Learn new findings from a recent clinical trial that studied the impact of strength training on lymphedema and address quality-of-life concerns, including how to exercise safely during and after breast cancer. Dr. Galantino also explains how weight training and exercise can help you manage side effects such as fatigue, insomnia, mood and weight changes.

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10/20/2009

Pain Management for Early-Stage and Advanced Breast Cancer

Speaker: Erin McMenamin, CRNP, AOCN, ACHPN

Understand strategies for pain management in both early-stage and advanced breast cancer. Erin McMenamin touches on different types of pain that may be caused by treatments, including pain after surgery, pain from radiation, neuropathy and joint pain, as well as pain related to metastatic breast cancer. She explains how to manage pain through medication, changes to your treatment plan and complementary therapies. Ms. McMenamin also explains the importance of consulting your doctor and/or a pain management specialist to develop an effective pain management plan.

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8/18/2009

Lymphedema: Prevention and Treatment Options

Speaker: Wilma Morgan-Hazelwood, OTR/L, CLT-LANA

Discover how the lymphatic system works, how surgery and radiation can put you at risk for lymphedema and precautions you can take to reduce that risk. Explore how different stages of lymphedema affect your body, learn about the benefits and limitations of exercise if you have already developed lymphedema and get information on treatment methods and garments that manage swelling.

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8/18/2009

Hormonal Therapy Update: Understanding Your Options

Speaker: Ruth Oratz, MD, FACP

Learn how tamoxifen works, including how it interacts with other medications, how it affects fertility and how it compares to ovarian suppression. Understand how aromatase inhibitors are used and how to manage potential side effects on your bone health. Dr. Oratz also discusses the latest hormonal treatment options in the pipeline.

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6/11/2009

Breaking News from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology

Speaker: Virginia Kalamani, MD, DSc

Get the latest news from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Kaklamani explains how tamoxifen works, its impact on cognitive function and why antidepressants may interfere with its effectiveness. Hear results from studies on lymph node metastases, combining bevacizumab (brand name: Avastin) with chemotherapy, diet, exercise and vitamin D, and learn about a new targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer.

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4/21/2009

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Treatment Update and Tools for Healthy Living

Speakers: Lyndsay N. Harris, MD and Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD

Hear the latest news on triple-negative breast cancer from medical and nutrition experts. Dr. Harris gives an overview of the biology of triple-negative breast cancer and explains how it differs from other types of breast cancer, who is at high risk and targeted treatments in the pipeline. Ms. Dixon explains how a low-fat diet and vitamin D may affect your risk of recurrence.

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3/25/2009

Hormonal Treatment Options for Early-Stage and Advanced Breast Cancer

Speaker: Jennifer Armstrong, MD

Dr. Armstrong gives a detailed look at the different stages of breast cancer, what they mean and how doctors determine treatment options. Understand how hormonal therapies are used to treat early-stage and metastatic breast cancer and the options available for pre- and postmenopausal women. Learn how tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors work, and get information on their possible side effects.

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2/28/2009

Question and Answer Session with Dr. Winer and Dr. Harpham

Speakers: Wendy S. Harpham, MD, FACP and Eric P. Winer, MD

In this brief publication, get your questions answered about treatment and communicating with children. Dr. Winer explains how trastuzumab (brand name: Herceptin) is given, information on using aromatase inhibitors with ovarian suppression and the importance of clinical trials. Dr. Harpham discusses how to help children deal with grief and other challenges by openly sharing information.

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2/28/2009

Medical Update for Young Women

Speaker: Eric P. Winer, MD

In this publication, one of the nation’s leading oncologists gives an overview of available treatments for premenopausal women and discusses medicines and methods under study. Dr. Winer focuses on the importance of tailoring treatments to breast cancer type and supporting research specific to young women. In his review of options for estrogen receptor-positive disease, he discusses tamoxifen, ovarian suppression and a recent study of aromatase inhibitors, chemotherapy and zoledronic acid. Understand why your doctor might recommend chemotherapy for triple-negative, HER2 positive or lymph node-positive breast cancer; and learn about the tests used to screen the tumor’s HER2 status.

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2/27/2009

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS): Understanding Your Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Speaker: Powel Brown, MD, PhD

Understand how ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) differs from invasive breast cancer and how information in your pathology report helps determine treatment options and risk of invasive breast cancer. Get information on early detection with mammograms and MRI, learn about standard treatments and hear about new therapies in the pipeline. Dr. Brown also discusses tamoxifen and its impact on fertility and the use of complementary therapies.

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2/20/2009

Understanding Lymphedema

Speaker: Andrea L. Cheville, MD, MSCE

Get an overview of how the lymphatic system works and how it can be impacted by surgery and radiation. Dr. Cheville explains the causes and early warning signs of lymphedema and how you can protect yourself from developing the condition. She also discusses methods for managing lymphedema and resources for finding a lymphedema therapist.

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1/26/2009

What's New? Breaking News from the 31st Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

Speaker: Kathy D. Miller, MD

Hear a breakdown of findings from one of the largest annual meetings of breast cancer experts in the world. Learn about the latest hormonal, surgical and chemotherapy treatments for early and advanced breast cancer. Find out about emerging molecular therapies and the role of personalized medicine in creating your treatment plan. Get updated on risk assessment, screening methods and quality-of-life issues.

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11/11/2008

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know

Richard DeMaria, PT

Understand the value of a physical therapy evaluation before and after breast surgery and how to incorporate your healthcare team into your rehabilitation. Mr. DeMaria discusses how exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility and function, facilitate healing and improve bone density. Hear about lymphedema prevention and treatment, and find out how to manage weight gain that may occur during or after treatment.

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11/1/2008

Menopause: Medical and Complementary Approaches

Speaker: Kara M. Nakisbendi, MD, FACOG

Understand how breast cancer treatment may affect your menopausal status. Learn about the latest medical and complementary methods for safely managing menopausal changes including acute and long-term symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, irritability, weight gain, and cognitive functioning.

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11/1/2008

Exploring the Genetic Connection

Speaker: Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, MD, FACP

Almost 15 years ago, researchers discovered that women who carry mutations of BRCA1 or BRCA2 are at higher risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer compared to women who do not have one of these genetic mutations. Dr. Olopade discusses this genetic connection, provides information on the latest genetic research and talk about the medical, ethical, psychological and interpersonal issues of genetic counseling and family risk assessment including how genetic testing can help with decision making and how to discuss family risk and genetic testing with loved ones.

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11/1/2008

Medical and Quality-of-Life Updates for Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Speaker: Olofunmilayo I. Olopade, MD, FACP

Hear about the latest treatment and quality-of-life advances for women at all stages of diagnosis. Dr. Olopade will discuss updates for women with early stage and advanced breast cancer, including the latest approaches for treating hormone receptor-positive and hormone receptor-negative cancers.

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11/1/2008

Maintaining Your Bone Health After Breast Cancer

Speaker: Generosa Grana, MD

Learn about the potential impact of breast cancer treatment on your bones. Dr. Grana will review strategies for maintaining, strengthening and monitoring bone health, including ways to use weight-bearing exercise to keep bones strong. Get questions answered about vitamins and supplements that may be helpful with osteoporosis prevention or treatment.

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11/1/2008

Managing Side-Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

Speaker: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, RN, MSN

Breast cancer treatment can cause a variety of side effects. Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, RN, MSN, APN, C, AOCN provides strategies for managing both the short-term and long-term side effects of treatment. She discusses getting relief while in active treatment, managing lingering side effects after treatment ends and how to manage some of the longer term side effects that treatment can cause later in life such as bone loss.

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10/21/2008

Understanding DCIS and LCIS

Paul B. Gilman, MD and Zonera A. Ali, MD

Understand the differences between ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) and invasive breast cancer while learning about treatment options. Learn how information in your pathology report helps determine treatment options, and discover methods to reduce your risk of developing invasive breast cancer. Drs. Gilman and Ali also address surveillance and treatment options for women at high risk for DCIS or LCIS.

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9/17/2008

Get Moving with the Latest Research on Diet and Nutrition

Speaker: Rowan T. Chlebowski, MD, PhD

In this program, Dr. Chlebowski explains how results of the latest clinical trials on diet and exercise may impact your risk of developing breast cancer or a recurrence. Learn the important distinction between observational studies and randomized trials and how to interpret findings from each type. Find out how changes in your daily routine may impact your risk of recurrence, and learn about walking for exercise, dietary changes, vitamin D intake and more.

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8/13/2008

Managing Menopausal Symptoms

Patricia A. Ganz, MD

In this program, Dr. Ganz explains how chemotherapy and hormonal therapy can impact the severity of common menopausal symptoms. Learn how to manage the physical and psychological symptoms that you may experience during or after treatment. Get the latest research news, and find out about techniques for preventing or minimizing hot flashes, insomnia, sexual changes and other side effects to improve your quality of life.

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6/18/2008

Neuropathy: Causes and Strategies for Getting Relief

Speaker: Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP

Learn about the symptoms and causes of neuropathy and how it may affect the quality of your life. Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP, discusses how neuropathy can result from treatment, starting during treatment or years after treatment ends. She explains ways to communicate effectively with your doctor by asking questions and describing what you are feeling. She also details ways to ease the physical and emotional effects of neuropathy through nutrition, exercise, massage, physical therapy and medications.

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6/13/2008

Medical and Quality-of-Life Updates from the 44th Annual ASCO Meeting

Clifford A. Hudis, MD

Learn about the latest findings from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Hudis discusses results of chemotherapy development trials, information about zoledronic acid (brand name: Zometa) in the adjuvant setting, news on bevacizumab (brand name: Avastin), developments in HER2 positive breast cancer and information on triple-negative breast cancer research and treatment.

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4/18/2008

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Research and Treatment Update

Lisa A. Carey, MD, ScM

Get information on the biology of triple-negative breast cancers and risk of recurrence. Learn about the use and effectiveness of chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer, and hear about ongoing trials and new treatments in the research pipeline.

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3/26/2008

Getting Relief: Pain Management Strategies for Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Kathleen M. Foley, MD

Learn how to effectively communicate your concerns to your doctor in order to develop an effective pain management plan. Understand types of pain and treatments, and learn how to manage the painful side effects of medication. Dr. Foley addresses concerns about taking pain medicines, methods to manage and lessen pain for advanced (metastatic) breast cancer and side effects associated with aromatase inhibitors. She also talks about how to include pain management in your overall breast cancer treatment and gives resources for finding specialists.

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3/10/2008

Advances in Radiation Therapy

Speaker: Marisa C. Weiss, MD

In this transcript from our March 10, 2008 networking meeting, LBBC founder Marisa C. Weiss, MD, discusses radiation therapy basics and advances. Learn about the purpose and benefits of radiation for early and advanced breast cancer, side effects and how to manage them and how to know if you are a candidate for this treatment. Understand new radiation therapy techniques and what to consider if you are undergoing radiation and breast reconstruction.

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2/23/2008

Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Issues and Updates

Speaker: Edith A. Perez, MD

Dr. Edith Perez helps you understand the signs and symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer. Learn specifics about common treatments and tests, get up-to-date on the latest research and learn more about participating in clinical trials so you get the best medical care.

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2/23/2008

For Long-Term Survivors: Understanding and Using Your Treatment Summary

Frances J. Palmeri, RN, MSN, OCN

Living with a history of breast cancer can present ongoing physical and emotional challenges. In this transcript, Frances M. Palmieri, RN, MSN, OCN, will help you understand why it’s important to maintain a summary of your breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care plan. She describes how to integrate your personal medical history into future health care, communicate with your healthcare providers after treatment and know when to call the doctor about concerns during the follow-up period.

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2/23/2008

Menopause and Mental Pause: Managing Side Effects

Patricia A. Ganz, MD

This program focuses on two of the more common and disruptive side effects of treatment: menopause brought on by chemotherapy, ovarian suppression or surgery; and cognitive changes that can affect your ability to remember, concentrate and process information. Learn about the latest research and why side effects occur, and explore techniques for preventing or minimizing side effects to improve your quality of life. 

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2/23/2008

Breast Reconstruction: Exploring Your Options

Karen M. Horton, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Advances in technology continue to provide new options for breast reconstruction. In this workshop, you will get the latest information, explore your concerns and learn about the impact of aging, pregnancy and radiation on reconstructed breasts. Hear about immediate versus delayed reconstruction and the latest advances in microsurgery, and understand the stages of reconstruction including recovery.

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2/23/2008

What's New? Medical Advances for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH

In this program from the 8th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, discusses a variety of issues relevant to women under age 45 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. She explains why diagnosing breast cancer in young women can be complicated and why some young women tend to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancers or more cancers at later stages. She discusses the risks and benefits of ovarian suppression and a new trial looking at ovarian suppression plus tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors. Dr. Partridge explores updates to genetic testing and provides information on the risks and benefits of MRI. She also highlights the emotional impact of breast cancer in young women.

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2/23/2008

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Research and Treatment Update

Clifford A. Hudis, MD

Get the latest information on research and treatments for triple-negative breast cancer. Learn about new clinical trials and get an overview of research findings to explore with your healthcare team.

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