> 2021 Virtual Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer

Thriving Together: 2021 Virtual Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer

Date and Time

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET

Sun, Apr 18, 2021 10:00 am to 4:15 pm ET

Location

Virtual

View conference playlist on YouTube

About this series

Our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer has been providing people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families a dedicated space to gather trusted information and a community of support for 15 years.

Date and Time

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET

Sun, Apr 18, 2021 10:00 am to 4:15 pm ET

Location

Virtual

View conference playlist on YouTube

About this series

Our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer has been providing people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families a dedicated space to gather trusted information and a community of support for 15 years.

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Event details

During Thriving Together: 2021 Virtual Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer individuals learned about the latest research and treatment updates, got practical tips for managing financial toxicity, eating well, parenting and dealing with side effects, and were able to meet other people living with metastatic breast cancer to share stories and strength.

Our Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer has been providing people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families a dedicated space to gather trusted information and a community of support for 15 years.

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Conference Resources

Keynote presentations

Understanding metastatic breast cancer

Speaker: Fatima Cardoso, MD

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Understanding and accessing palliative care

Speaker: James A. Tulsky, MD

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Shared voices: Learning from each other

Speakers: Lori Burwell, Amanda Celeste, Lesley Glenn, and Joy Jenrette

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Thriving through food

Speaker: Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, CPT

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Breakout sessions & on-demand content

Medical updates

Support & community

3 Tier Sponsors

Event sponsors

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Tue, Dec 17, 2024

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Fri, Mar 07, 2025

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