TOPIC: Hereditary Breast Cancer
May 19, 2022
Listen to Lydia Higgs, Genetic Counselor with Carilion Clinic, discuss what cancer-causing genetic mutations are and how a genetic counselor can help you understand genetic testing results. Adrianne Alexander, High-Risk Breast Nurse Navigator with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Johnston Willis Hospital, also discusses some different screening and breast cancer prevention options available for people at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
TOPIC: Black Women & Clinical Trials
April 6, 2022
Listen to Rickie Fairley, CEO of Touch, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, discuss the importance of including Black women in clinical trials and hear from Claudette Grant with UVA Cancer Center for some ways that one of our cancer centers is improving the diversity of their clinical trials.
TOPIC: Health Insurance Options for the Uninsured
June 10, 2021
Learn about CoverVA and the Every Woman’s Life Program and how they can connect the uninsured with important healthcare coverage, like annual breast screenings.
TOPIC: Raise Your Voice
April 29, 2021
Learn more about VBCF’s advocacy work to improve breast cancer policies and research and how you can get involved.
TOPIC: Cancer & Careers
April 8, 2021
How can having cancer affect your career? What are you required to share with your employer about your health? Nicole Franklin from the national nonprofit Cancer & Careers helps to answer these questions and more.
TOPIC: Breast Cancer and Heart Health
February 4, 2021
Cancer treatments, including those for breast cancer, can affect heart health in many different ways. Awareness of this issue has led to the emerging medical specialty of cardio-oncology, which focuses on the relationship between cancer and heart health. Hear from cardio-oncologist Dr. Wendy Bottinor about this growing field and what people can do to protect their hearts before, during, and after breast cancer treatment.
TOPIC: Medical Cannabis Use for Breast Cancer Related Issues
December 3, 2020
Dr. Terel Newton gives an overview of how medical cannabis could be helpful for patients with breast cancer.
TOPIC: Introduction to Mindfulness
November 19, 2020
Anne Chamberlain from The Innerwork Center provides an introduction to mindfulness techniques and how mindfulness can be beneficial for breast cancer survivors.
TOPIC: Treatment Updates in Metastatic Breast Cancer and Patient Resources
October 29, 2020
Dr. Emily Bellavance from the Virginia Cancer Institute discusses current treatment for people with metastatic breast cancer. Casey Young, Outreach Manager for CancerLINC, gives an overview of the financial guidance and legal resources available at her organization to support people with breast cancer.
TOPIC: Sexuality and Breast Cancer
October 22, 2020
Dr. MeLanie Modjoros, Certified Sex Therapist, discusses the purpose of sex and how those with breast cancer can move forward in their sexual health after their diagnosis.
TOPIC: The New American Plate: Eating for Better Health
October 15, 2020
Alliene Farley, Registered Dietitian with VCU Massey Cancer Center, gives some tips on nutrition and the connection to breast cancer and discusses how healthy eating isn’t just about what is on your plate.
TOPIC: Medical Cannabis in Virginia
October 8, 2020
Jenn Michele Pedini from Virginia NORML explains what is going on with medical cannabis in Virginia and how someone can get access to the resource.
TOPIC: Matente Informado
September 17, 2020
Mara Dominguez gives our standard “Stay Abreast” presentation in Spanish.
Mara Dominguez da nuestra presentación “Stay Abreast” en español.
TOPIC: Breast Cancer and Health Disparities in Virginia
August 27, 2020
Join us as Dr. Luisel Ricks-Santi from Hampton University provides an overview of breast cancer disparities in Virginia.
