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Lost in Translation: Effectively Communicating With Your Healthcare Provider
Ullyot Meeting Hall, Science History Institute (formerly The Chemical Heritage Foundation) 315 Chestnut Street, Philadephia, PA, United StatesTrust in your healthcare team begins the moment you learn you have breast cancer, but every interaction, whether words are exchanged or not, affects your relationship with your providers. These interactions can impact your confidence in your care, your understanding of available treatment options, and your sense of control and involvement in your own health... Continue Reading →
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Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Town Hall
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center 303 E. Superior St., 1st Floor, Hughes Auditorium, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an interactive panel discussion about breakthroughs in breast cancer and have your questions answered by breast cancer experts from the Lurie Cancer Center. Visit exhibits to discover cancer resources in your community and to learn more about local and national organizations providing support. Light refreshments will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome. Advance registration... Continue Reading →
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Komen® New England’s Breast Cancer Symposium Metastatic Voices: Research Advances & Public Policy
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, United StatesJoin Metastatic Breast Cancer Network's Shirley Mertz at Komen New England's first annual Breast Cancer Symposium in New Haven, CT. Attendees will learn about research advances, improving care experience for metastatic breast cancer patients, and advocacy work. Other speakers include Elizabeth Morris, MD, FACR and Nikhil Wagle, MD. Topics include: Emerging strategies for early detection of breast... Continue Reading →
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Young Researchers Roundtable Breakfast: Hearing the Metastatic Voice
This event connects early-career breast cancer researchers with established local Komen Scholars, physicians, scientists, individuals living with metastatic breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, and co-survivors. The program will consist of presentations by individuals vested in metastatic breast cancer research and treatment. After the presentations, young researchers will provide brief overviews of their breast cancer research... Continue Reading →
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Dinner Series
Ringside Steakhouse 2165 W Burnside St., Portland, OR, United StatesThe Metastatic Breast Cancer Dinner Series provides a forum for people living with metastatic breast cancer to discuss the latest in research, treatment, and symptom management with local health experts, in a small group setting. If you are unable to attend Dinner Series events in person, we will live-stream the presentation on our Facebook page (@KomenOregon).... Continue Reading →
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The Power of Planning in Advance of Health Crises
CaringKind 360 Lexington Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesThe Power of Planning: Making Critical Ethical, Medical and Legal Decisions in Advance of Health Crises The time when an individual is terminally ill or incapacitated is not ideal to address the myriad issues that arise in these circumstances. The panelists will discuss the challenges presented by incapacity and terminal illness and how having advanced directives in... Continue Reading →
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Komen® Oregon & SW Washington’s MBC Dinner Series
Carina Lounge 410 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesThe Metastatic Breast Cancer Dinner Series provides a forum for people living with metastatic breast cancer to discuss the latest in research, treatment, and symptom management with local health experts, in a small group setting. If you are unable to attend Dinner Series events in person, we will live-stream the presentation on our Facebook page (@KomenOregon).... Continue Reading →
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2019 MBC Symposium: Empowering You With Information & Support
The National Press Club 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for presentations and panel discussions on topics ranging from the latest medical updates to emotional support and living well with a metastatic diagnosis, all while connecting with others with similar needs and interests.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities Listening Summit
Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesA dialogue engaging the African-American community, centered on understanding the gaps, misperceptions and barriers to educate young women of color on metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We invite young women, patients, caregivers, community leaders, creators, healthcare providers, advocates, researchers and policymakers to join us in partnership for a day of strategic planning.
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Advanced Breast Cancer Town Hall Meeting
MD Anderson Cancer Center- Mays Clinic 1220 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesWatch the livestream HERE Join the public town hall meeting at MD Anderson Cancer Center to discuss advanced breast cancer issues including: Post-mortem tissue collection Updates in integrative medicine MBC Connect App The audience and participants are encouraged to provide input.