Breast Cancer 101
An educational program presented by the UMass Memorial Health Cancer Center & Pink Revolution
Join us on Thursday, October 27, 7 to 8:30 pm, for an informational session with breast cancer specialists, clinicians and fellow patients. Our panelists will walk you through treatment methods, expectations, and what it means to thrive with patient-focused support service.
Part 1: Breast Cancer Treatment: How to prepare and what to expect
Physicians will give brief overview of clinical approach/outcomes and challenges; patients speak about their experience
- General strategy for surgery and how it relates to other treatment modalities - Jennifer LaFemina, MD, Surgical Oncology, UMass Memorial Medical Center
- Hormone and chemotherapy - Madhavi K. Toke, MD, Medical Oncology, UMass Memorial Medical Center
- Radiation therapy - Allison Sacher, MD, Radiation Oncology, UMass Memorial Medical Center
- Patient Reflections on Treatment Experience - Patient volunteers
- Questions and Answers
Part 2: Survivors and Thrivers: Resources and support services for managing side effects
- Psychological Support – Ellen Sharenow, PhD, Psychology
- Lymphedema Care – Nancy Tabor, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-UE, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- Women’s Image Center – Mary Walsh-Aframe, Owner, Women’s Image Center
- Complementary Integrative Therapies – Consultant
- Questions and Answers