If you or someone you care about has recently been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, you likely have a lot of questions—and we’re here to help you find answers. Join us for a free, live webinar to learn more about two of the most common treatments: breast surgery and radiation therapy.
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.
We’ll also cover the latest advancements in breast cancer surgery and radiation oncology, and most importantly, attendees had the opportunity to ask their questions live.
Whether you're navigating your own early-stage diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this is your chance to get trusted information—directly from the people shaping the future of breast cancer care.
About our speakers
Nicole Simone, MD
Professor & Vice Chair, Research and Faculty Development of Radiation Oncology, Associate Director, Cancer Research Training and Education, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; Radiation Lead, Jefferson Breast Care Center
Dr. Simone is a physician-scientist at Thomas Jefferson University. Her NCI-funded laboratory explores how caloric restriction, or a reduction in overall calories, can make chemotherapy and radiation more effective, slowing tumor growth and spread while improving survival in breast, prostate, and lung cancer models. She brings her research directly to the clinic and currently has two open clinical trials using dietary strategies for people with breast cancer and brain metastases.
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Kristin Brill, MD, FACS
Associate Professor, Enterprise Surgeon Leader for Breast Surgery; Director, Breast Surgery Program, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Kristin L. Brill, MD, FACS is board-certified surgical oncologist with comprehensive range of services for patients with malignant and benign disease, including breast-conserving surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy, preventive mastectomy, reconstruction, accelerated partial breast radiation device placement, and clinical trials for breast cancer. Dr. Brill has a particular focus on young women with breast cancer and people at high risk for breast cancer.
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Caroline Koffke, RN, BSN, OCN
Director, Educational Programs
Caroline Koffke, RN, BSN, OCN, is an experienced oncology nurse with a focus on breast cancer care. Over the years, she has honed a compassionate, patient-centered approach, providing expert guidance and support to individuals navigating the complexities of breast cancer treatment. As the director of educational programs, Caroline leads initiatives to develop and deliver high-quality, evidence-based educational resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
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