Videos

Amanda, a working mom, recognizes the power of exercise in relieving stress and anxiety as well as breast cancer treatment side effects. A diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer at 40 prompted Amanda to prioritize her health and find ways to cope with the effects of anti-estrogen therapies to prevent recurrence. Meet all of the women in our BeACTive series.

Nancy, a dance and movement psychotherapist, thrives through movement, navigating difficult emotions in the face of a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Though breast cancer impacts her endurance and stamina, especially after developing lymphedema, Nancy remains committed to moving her body for expression and fitness. Meet all of the women in our BeACTive series.

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis at 29, Nadiyah discovered new ways to exercise and thrive. Learn how she is becoming more active and incorporating fitness into her life while she navigates lymphedema and sciatica. Meet all of the women in our BeACTive series.

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis at 31, Jamie discovered new ways to exercise and thrive after revision surgery. Learn how she finds strength and confidence in her body. Meet all of the women in our BeACTive series.

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis, Megan discovered new ways to exercise and thrive. Hear how she adapts her love for fitness to build community, connect with friends, and reclaim well-being. Meet all of the women in our BeACTive series.

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis, Bobbi, discovered new ways to exercise and thrive. Learn how she overcame the challenges that came her way through the transformative power of exercise, love, and advocacy. Meet all of the women in our BeACTive series

Unlock the power of personalized medicine with genetic and genomic testing! Join experts Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, DNP, APN, AOCN, and Generosa Grana, MD, FACP, in this video as they demystify these tests, their role in breast cancer, and their impact on your family. Learn how to advocate for yourself and navigate disparities in care. Spanish video also available.

Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez DNP, APN, AOCN discusses side effects caused by anti-estrogen therapies such as tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, and ovarian suppression, plus ways to manage them. She is joined by a panel of people who’ve taken some of these treatments, and they share their personal experiences with managing side effects.

This new, 3-week exercise series features 9 workouts of about 20 minutes each and is designed especially for people who are going through or recovering from treatment, preparing for surgeries, or regaining mobility after surgery. See the full playlist.

Virginia Borges MD, MMSc discusses different levels of breast cancer recurrence risk; unique needs of individuals living with a high risk of recurrence; tests used to assess risk; and treatments that can help reduce the risk of recurrence. Dr. Borges also shares tips on lifestyle modifications to support health and wellbeing after a breast cancer diagnosis, and how to talk to your doctor about your individual risk of recurrence.

Do you have a family history of or an inherited risk to breast cancer or ovarian cancer? Have you heard of BRCA mutation? Watch this video to learn how genetic testing can significantly reduce your risk of a late-stage cancer diagnosis, what screenings insurance might cover, and how to talk to your doctor about your breast cancer risk. Learn about the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer so you know what to watch out for. Thank you to Susan M. Domchek, MD from the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine.

From managing “scanxiety,” depression, and other emotional concerns to the benefits of getting out of the house, even planning a vacation, a group of women living with metastatic breast cancer engage in real and sometimes raw conversation about how they cope and find comfort and joy in making plans. Learn more about this video series.