A breast cancer diagnosis impacts your physical and emotional well-being and makes the future seem uncertain. This two-part webinar series will empower you to learn about your risk of recurrence, share what you can do to reduce your risk, and learn coping strategies to manage fear of recurrence.
Session I: Understanding and reducing risk of breast cancer recurrence
Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 pm (ET) - 8:15 pm (ET)
Learn how testing may help you make more informed treatment decisions, predict your personal risk of recurrence, and hear about treatments that may be available to reduce risk. We will also talk about changes you can make right away to help improve your quality of life and lower risk of recurrence.
Speaker: Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS
Moderator: Ebony-Joy Igbinoba
Session II: Managing fear of breast cancer recurrence
Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 pm (ET) - 8:15 pm (ET)
It is common to worry about cancer coming back after being diagnosed with breast cancer. This fear can have a powerful effect on your everyday life. This webinar will help you understand what your concerns or ‘triggers’ may be and will teach coping strategies to help manage them.
Speaker: Maurade Gormley, PhD, C-PNP
Moderator: Lynn Folkman
About our speakers
Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS
Medical Director, Grand View Health and Penn Cancer Network Cancer Program
Dr. Monique Gary is a board certified, fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist and biotech leader practicing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gary completed her medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and her general surgery training at UMass, followed by the Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. She holds multiple faculty appointments in surgery and is an associate professor in the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. She is also a member of LBBC's Medical Advisory Board.
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Maurade Gormley, PhD, C-PNP
Assistant professor, University of Connecticut School of Nursing
Drawing from her experience as an oncology nurse, Dr. Gormley's research focuses on enhancing the psychosocial health and well-being of individuals impacted by cancer as they navigate the unique challenges following a diagnosis. Currently she is an assistant professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing.
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Lynn Folkman
Manager, Community Engagement
Lynn manages, develops, and implements LBBC's national volunteer initiatives including the Hear My Voice Advocate and Young Advocate programs, and is also responsible for creating and cultivating virtual LBBC communities. She was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2009 at the age of 46.
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Ebony-Joy Igbinoba
2023 LBBC Young Advocate
Ebony-Joy is passionate about advocating for social justice, with a keen interest in advocacy for breast cancer and neurodiversity. Throughout the majority of her professional experience, she has served as an educator and trainer. She finds value in storytelling and elevating the voices of marginalized people.
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