Videos

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.

In part 1 of our two-part series, Navigating risk of recurrence and quality of life, Virginia Borges MD, MMSc discusses different levels of breast cancer recurrence risk, unique needs of individuals living with a high risk of recurrence, tests used to assess risk, and treatments that can help reduce the risk of recurrence. She also shares tips on lifestyle modifications to support health and wellbeing, and how to talk to your doctor about your individual risk.

This two-part video will discuss how TCI and LBBC make medical communities aware of disparities and help open their eyes to any blind spots and procedural issues that could be unknowingly perpetuating the problem. And navigating survivorship from diagnosis and beyond as a Black Woman. This is part of our 2023 Knowledge is power: Black breast cancer experience series.

Join our panel of patient advocates and physicians as we share tangible tools for creating change in our communities. Learn to be a force multiplier in your community by adding your voice to the health equity movement. You will also learn from a separate panel of doctors, researchers and patients as they share their experiences and how clinical trial participation is saving the lives of Black Breasties. This is part of our 2023 Knowledge is power: Black breast cancer experience series.

During this video, we unpack how to best support mental and emotional well-being, address existing barriers, and offer practical advice and resources. Also, learn about the harmful effects of toxins commonly found in our products like parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. Get practical tips and guidance on making informed choices for safer products because we deserve products that nourish and celebrate our natural Black beauty. This is part of our 2023 Knowledge is power: Black breast cancer experience series.

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.