Webinar on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Dear SUSAN, Webinar on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Register now for our free webinar, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Medical Update on Wednesday, April 17 from noon – 1 p.m. ET.Learn more. When you learn you have triple-negative breast cancer you may have questions and concerns that make you feel overwhelmed. Our April webinar will address these issues and give you a medical update on today’s standard of care for breast cancer that tests negative for estrogen, progesterone and HER2 receptors.  During this webinar,George W. Sledge, MD, will help you: Gain insight on making treatment decisions that are right for you Understand how to access clinical trials Get an insider's look at the latest research on the horizon You may also be interested in our Guide to Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. *LBBC is planning several focus groups to learn about the needs of women living with triple-negative breast cancer. Groups are planned in the areas of Chapel Hill, N.C., on April 10; Philadelphia, Pa., on April 12 and April 13, (focusing on metastatic breast cancer); and San Francisco, Calif., and Indianapolis, Ind., the last week of April (dates TBD). Groups last 90 minutes, and participants receive a $25 gift card for their time. If you are interested in participating in a focus group, please contact us ASAP at publications@lbbc.org and let us know which location interests you. We will be in touch with more information! Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastastic Breast Cancer Join LBBC for our Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Enhancing Your Health and Quality of Life. Now entering its seventh year, this two-day conference is designed to address the complex medical, social and emotional challenges that you as well as your family and caregivers face. Our plenary speakers this year are Andrew D. Seidman, MD, who will discuss advances in care for metastatic breast cancer; Wendy G. Lichtenthal, PhD, who will talk about finding meaning while living with metastatic disease; and Linda and Bob Carey, founders of the Tutu Project, who will discuss Linda’s experience as a woman with metastatic breast cancer, how they cope with it as a family, and the creative project they created based on this unique life experience. Register for the conference. Learn more about the conference. You may also be interested in our Metastatic Breast Cancer Series: Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. *LBBC is planning several focus groups to learn about the needs of women living with triple-negative breast cancer. Groups are planned in the areas of Chapel Hill, N.C., on April 10; Philadelphia, Pa., on April 12 and April 13, (focusing on metastatic breast cancer); and San Francisco, Calif., and Indianapolis, Ind., the last week of April (dates TBD). Groups last 90 minutes, and participants receive a $25 gift card for their time. If you are interested in participating in a focus group, please contact us ASAP at publications@lbbc.org and let us know which location interests you. We will be in touch with more information! Zara's Story: Vigilance Throughout My Journey "Never in a million years did I imagine the incredible impact a breast cancer diagnosis would have on my life. I was always the 'behind-the-scenes' person encouraging and supporting others but never wanting to be the focus of attention, yet I found myself thrust into becoming a person with extreme courage and strength I never thought I possessed." Read the rest of Zara's story. African-American Women Experience Unique Survivorship Outcomes A study published in Cancer Nursing found that African-American women with breast cancer reported more fatigue, worse hot flashes and worse sleep quality than African-American women without cancer. Yet overall, both groups of women reported nearly the same level of social support, emotional distress and life satisfaction. Read more about this study.Laura's Story: Living Proof “Before I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I was perusing my pathology report from my core biopsy. Somehow, since of course I am not a doctor, some of the wording on this report made me think that I was going to be diagnosed with Her2Neu breast cancer. Since I had friends who already had that diagnosis I was told, several times, to watch the movie Living Proof. So of course, my husband and I watched the movie on Netflix within days. We thought the movie was extremely informative regarding the process of clinical trials and how the process is not only lengthy, it is frustrating for the researchers and doctors involved, and the trials can be very disappointing.” Read the rest of Laura's story. Programs, Events and Resources  4/13-4/14   Annual Conference for Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (Philadelphia, Pa.) 4/17          Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Medical Update (Webinar) 4/18-7/18   Eating Well After Breast Cancer (Philadelphia, Pa.) 4/22          Treating Pain After Surgery (Philadelphia, Pa.) 5/14          Monthly Webinar for the Newly Diagnosed: May 2013 5/19          Yoga on the Steps (Philadelphia, PA) Warmly, Jean Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP LBBC Chief Executive Officer Toll-free Survivors’ Helpline: (888) 753-LBBC (5222)         354 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 224 Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 645-4567