Videos

Do you have a family history of or an inherited risk to breast cancer or ovarian cancer? Have you heard of BRCA mutation? Watch this video to learn how genetic testing can significantly reduce your risk of a late-stage cancer diagnosis, what screenings insurance might cover, and how to talk to your doctor about your breast cancer risk. Learn about the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer so you know what to watch out for. Thank you to Susan M. Domchek, MD from the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine.

Sami Mansfield, founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, talks with Kristin Campbell, BSc. PT, PhD, professor and associate head of research medicine at University of British Columbia, about the benefits of exercising with metastatic breast cancer, the research behind it, and safety considerations. They emphasize the importance of working with your care team to develop routines and exercises that meet your needs and remain safe for your bones.

Get the information and tools you need to manage the physical and emotional impact of metastatic breast cancer and its treatments. Explore what quality of life looks like, including questions around palliative care, sexuality and intimacy. In this session from our 2023 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, our experts offer advice on how to define well-being for yourself to live as fully as possible.

Living with metastatic breast cancer, you may have experienced several changes in treatment, managed many side effects, and had to make hard choices about practical matters like career, relationships, and how to spend your time and energy. This session from our 2023 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer address these challenges and breaks down strategies for managing the toll that these medical, emotional, and everyday matters take from you over time.

In this session from our 2023 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, Dr. Virginia Borges and Abigail Johnston explore what is involved in making treatment decisions and the questions you can ask to better understand your options. They also discuss ways to honor your goals for quality of life, and how to talk with your provider and your family about your decisions.

Hear from a panel of women sharing their breast reconstruction choices and from plastic and reconstructive surgeon Joseph M. Serletti, MD, FACS on how they help patients understand their options, including when to have the surgery – immediate or delayed, as well as aesthetic flat closure.

From managing “scanxiety,” depression, and other emotional concerns to the benefits of getting out of the house, even planning a vacation, a group of women living with metastatic breast cancer engage in real and sometimes raw conversation about how they cope and find comfort and joy in making plans. Learn more about this video series.

From letting go of people in their lives who don’t “get it” to connecting to people who do (be it family, friends, or in an organized support group), a diverse group of women open up about the importance of a community of support while navigating the complex medical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more about this video series.

Gathered together in the kitchen and the living room, a group of women from various walks of life share their personal stories living with metastatic breast cancer, including how they manage work, parenting, and daily life, and offer insights and tips to help others find a way forward. Learn more about this video series.

Shonté was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2015 at the age of 31. When she experienced significant impacts to her sexual health after hormone therapy, she identified a deep failing in health care professionals’ communication with their patients. See other stories in this video series.

Priscila was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2011. She speaks about the changes in body image and sexuality she experienced after her mastectomy, and how she has navigated a newfound pleasure in intimacy. See other stories in this video series.

Side effect management is crucial to living well with metastatic breast cancer. In this hour-long Q & A, conference attendees asked questions of our expert panel to help get the information and tools needed to effectively manage the physical and emotional impact of metastatic breast cancer and its treatments. Panelists include Don S. Dizon, MD; Pamela Ginsberg, PhD; and Heather Wright, ND, FABNO.