Effective treatment & side effect support | Innovations in breast cancer care

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A free, four-week webinar series 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.

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Turn your questions into confident choices

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.

Each session includes practical takeaways, real-life insights, and a live Q&A so you can get the answers that matter most to you.

Registration covers the whole series.

Register now

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Why attend live?

Get your questions answered: Participate in a live Q&A with presenters
Connect with peers: Connect with other members of breast cancer community

If you can’t attend live, register anyway—we’ll send you the recording after the webinar.

Register today and feel confident in your next conversation with your care team.

Please email programs@lbbc.org by September 8, 2025, to request ASL interpretation.

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Sessions

Session 1 | Lymphedema: Early action & long-term care

Wednesday, September 24, 12:00 – 1:15 pm ET
Speaker: Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS

Lymphedema can be a life-long side effect of breast cancer treatment, but knowing your options early can make a difference. Learn the latest strategies in “prehab” before surgery, how to spot symptoms early, and best practices for managing lymphedema at any stage.

Session 2 | The right dose for you: Managing treatment & quality of life

Wednesday, October 1, 12:00 – 1:15 pm ET
Speaker: Sarah Sammons, MD and Janice Cowden

You may not need the highest dose to get the best results. Discover 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.

Session 3 | Managing menopause: What are my options?

Wednesday, October 8, 12:00 – 1:15 pm ET
Speaker: Laila Agrawal, MD

Menopause — whether natural, treatment-induced, or from hormone therapy — can bring challenging symptoms that affect daily life. Get the latest on safe hormone therapy after diagnosis, non-hormonal options, and practical tips to help you feel like yourself again.

Session 4 | Understanding clinical trials: How to find one and what to expect

Wednesday, October 15, 12:00 – 1:15 pm ET
Speaker: Sara Horton, MD

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.

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Speakers

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Laila Agrawal, MD

Board-Certified Medical Oncologist, Norton Healthcare

Janice Cowden

Patient Advocate

Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS

Medical Director, Grand View Health and Penn Cancer Network Cancer Program

Sarah Sammons, MD

Associate clinician, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Faculty member, Harvard Medical School

Sara Horton, MD

Executive Director of Access and Diversity, Quantum Leap Healthcare

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