Videos

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.

Watch this session to learn strategies for managing anxiety, fear, and the emotional challenges of a diagnosis from our expert, Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW. You’ll also hear from those with early-stage breast cancer about how they’re coping with the emotional impact. This is the second session of our two-part series Navigating the changing landscape of early-stage breast cancer.

Dr. Lustberg covers key topics including the impact of treatment de-escalation, or overall decrease of treatment, clinical trials, and advancements in types of ctDNA and tumor tests. Treatment updates are given by sub-type and audience questions are answered. This is the first session of our two-part series Navigating the changing landscape of early-stage breast cancer.

Dr. Pallav Mehta explains in easy-to-understand language how new ADCs, such as trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu), work to treat specific types of metastatic breast cancer, in conversation with patient advocate Jenny Burkholder. They also discuss side effects of the drug and how unpredictable they can be.

In this short video, Dr. Pallav Mehta, assistance director of medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, explains the many advantages and effectiveness of oral versus intravenous (IV) chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Megan R, a marathon runner, is redefining her fitness expectations and finding a new joy in exercise during treatment for an early-stage breast cancer recurrence at 46. Meet all of the women in our BeACTive series.

Unlock the power of personalized medicine with genetic and genomic testing! Join experts Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, DNP, APN, AOCN, and Generosa Grana, MD, FACP, in this video as they demystify these tests, their role in breast cancer, and their impact on your family. Learn how to advocate for yourself and navigate disparities in care. Spanish video also available.

In part 2 of our two-part series, Navigating risk of recurrence and quality of life, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez DNP, APN, AOCN discusses side effects caused by anti-estrogen therapies such as tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, and ovarian suppression, plus ways to manage them. She is joined by a panel of people who’ve taken some of these treatments, and they share their personal experiences with managing side effects.

This new, 3-week exercise series features 9 workouts of about 20 minutes each and is designed especially for people who are going through or recovering from treatment, preparing for surgeries, or regaining mobility after surgery. Join real members of our community who are thriving—and exercising—with breast cancer, and our host Sami Mansfield. See the full playlist.

Radiation therapy is an important part of treatment for many people diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. High-energy beams are used to destroy cancer cells that were not removed during surgery and to lower the risk of cancer returning to the breast. But the chest is home to other vital organs, including the heart, which can sit very close to the chest wall in many people. Delivering effective radiation treatment while protecting the heart from the effects of radiation is one of the highest priorities for your healthcare team.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer CEO Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP, spoke with radiation oncologist Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, about the importance of protecting the heart during radiation therapy, and the technology and techniques that have been developed to make radiation therapy safe.

Scalp cooling is a therapy that helps some people lose less or no hair during chemotherapy treatment. Nicole tried scalp cooling as she was going through treatment and shares about her experience and what she wishes she had known.