Thriving Together: 2025 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer

Facilitator:
Eliza Park, MD, MSc

Panelists:
Lesley Kailani Glenn and Katherine Contreras

Hear from others living long-term with metastatic breast cancer and how they manage treatment changes, side effects, and difficult decisions about their careers and relationships. The panel will also share their thoughts on how and where to spend your time and energy, including great tips to get the most out of your conference weekend. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with metastatic breast cancer for a while, join us as we kick off this year’s conference.

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Speaker: Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc

During this session, learn what personalized medicine is and how it may impact your care and treatment. Hear about the rapid pace of personalized medicine science, clinical trials underway, and what the future holds for choosing treatments that are specific to you.

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Speaker: Igor Makhlin, MD

With new treatments come new side effects. Join this session to hear Dr. Makhlin’s perspective on the collateral damage of treatment and the long-term side effects of being on so many treatments, as well as dose and frequency adjustments to manage them. Get the information you need to talk to your care team.

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Speaker: Eleonora Teplinsky, MD

Hear about the most recent drug approvals in metastatic breast cancer and how they impact each breast cancer subtype. Our speaker will cover what we know, what we don’t know, and what is coming down the pipeline.

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Facilitator:
Lisa A. Schlager

Panelists:
Brittney Beadle and Sheila Godreau

Science is moving fast, is health insurance keeping up? Hear from a panel of advocates as they share their experience accessing the tests and treatments needed for their care. Learn what pharmacy benefit managers and laboratory benefit managers are and how they might impact your cancer care. Hear what others have experienced and get information to help you access the care you need.

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Facilitator:
Kimberley T. Lee, MD, MHS

Panelists:
Shonte Drakeford, MSN, CRNP, AGNPC and Rey H.

Join this moderated session to hear a panel of peers discuss access and barriers to care, and what equitable care looks like from a clinical perspective. Join this conversation as panelists share their personal experiences and thoughts on what needs to be done to reduce barriers.

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Speaker: Pallav Mehta, MD

The bones are the most common place for breast cancer to spread. In this session, learn about screening tests, treatment options, strategies to limit side effects, managing bone pain, and maintaining bone strength. Get updates on clinical trials studying new treatments and quality of life.

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Speaker: Sami Mansfield, ACSM-CET, PN1

Learn from certified cancer exercise specialist and lifestyle medicine expert Sami Mansfield about incorporating useful, practical, and personalized nutrition and exercise strategies into your life. Join this session to bust through myths and emphasize what matters, all with a practical lens that incorporates preference, learn modifications, and an emphasis on your personal goals.

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Facilitator: 
Amy Beumer, Ph.D.

Speaker:
Jennifer Barsky Reese, PhD, FSBM

Loss of sexual desire, or diminished, painful or absent sensations? Explore the physical challenges of intimacy while dealing with a long-term illness. Gain effective strategies for managing the impact of treatment on arousal and sexual function. Learn about helpful resources as well as tools for improving your sexual health.

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Facilitator:
Lesley Kailani Glenn

Panelists:
Melinda Feola-Mahar, MA, DA; Abigail M. Johnston, JD; Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, MACP, FRCP, FASCO; Amy Russell-Parliman

Integrative oncology is a holistic approach to cancer care, combining conventional treatments like chemotherapy and surgery with complementary therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, mindfulness, art therapy, and journaling, to name a few. This blended approach focuses on managing symptoms, reducing side effects, and improving the overall quality of life for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Integrative oncology empowers patients, giving them a sense of control over their treatment journey while supporting mental resilience and physical health. This session will offer both an introduction to integrative oncology and a hands-on therapeutic art experience for its participants.

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