Navigating the physical and emotional impacts of a diagnosis while trying to understand all your options can be overwhelming. This two-part webinar series will address the latest advancements in treatment, testing options, and coping with the fear of recurrence.
Session 1: How treatment for early-stage breast cancer has changed
Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 pm (ET) – 8:15 pm (ET)
Join us for an update on early-stage breast cancer. Dr. Lustberg will cover key topics including the impact of treatment de-escalation or overall decrease of treatment, clinical trials, and advancements in types of ctDNA and tumor tests. We’ll also discuss treatment updates by sub-type and answer your questions.
Speaker: Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH
Moderator: Jean Sachs, MSS, MLSP
Session 2: Psychological impacts of new treatments, testing, and the fear of recurrence
Wednesday, May 21, 7:00 pm (ET) – 8:15 pm (ET)
A breast cancer diagnosis can be emotionally overwhelming, especially when facing difficult treatment decisions and concerns about recurrence. Join this session to learn strategies for managing anxiety, fear, and the emotional challenges of a diagnosis from our expert, Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW. You’ll also hear from those with early-stage breast cancer about how they’re coping with the emotional impact.
Speaker: Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW
Moderator: Lynn Folkman
Please email programs@lbbc.org by Friday, April 25 to request ASL interpretation.
About our speakers
Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH
Director, The Breast Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital; Chief, Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center
Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH, is a breast oncologist. She serves as the director of The Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital and chief of breast medical oncology at Yale Cancer Center. She is also an associate editor for the Journal of Cancer Survivorship, focusing on oncology nursing concerning cancer survivors.
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Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW
Program Manager, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program; Oncology Social Worker at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson
Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW, has more than 25 years of social work experience and now serves as manager of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Ms. Vaughan-Briggs provides vital navigation and psychosocial support to hundreds women and men throughout their course of treatment.
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Jean Sachs, MSS, MLSP
Chief Executive Officer, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Jean has devoted much of her professional career to educating and supporting those impacted by breast cancer. As CEO of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Jean guides the daily and long-term success of one of America’s most trusted breast cancer charities. She began her work with LBBC in 1996 when she became the organization’s first executive director; she was named CEO in 2008. Jean also represents LBBC on the American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable.
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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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