Videos

Cancer-related fatigue can take a toll on every aspect of your life – your mind, body and lifestyle. Seeing friends and family do the things you enjoy in life or in social media posts can make living with fatigue even more distressing because you may feel left out or isolated. Unlike day-to-day exhaustion, cancer-related fatigue impacts more than just your ability to get out of bed in the morning.

During this program presented by our Young Women’s Initiative, our expert, Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, ONN-CG, a nationally- recognized oncology nurse, will discuss practical and medical methods to ease cancer-related fatigue. Ms. Shockney will also offer tools to cope with the social and emotional impacts of living with less energy than before.

What to expect on the first day of chemotherapy (and throughout treatment) can cause a sense of worry and uncertainty in many people. In this video, hear from other women that have undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer and shared in the same uneasiness. Learn helpful tips for what to bring with you on treatment days, what to wear and how to help pass the time during the infusion.

Breast reconstruction is a personal and complex choice. This session will allow you to join the conversation with women who have made decisions about rebuilding their breasts. Join in the discussion by chatting your comments and asking questions during this interactive session.

Laura was diagnosed when her daughter was 8 months old. She has shared her personal story to amplify the resources available for women impacted by breast cancer. Laura was Chair of Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s board of directors from 2017-18, leading the organization to new fundraising heights.

Radiation therapy is an important part of treatment for many people diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. High-energy beams are used to destroy cancer cells that were not removed during surgery and to lower the risk of cancer returning to the breast. But the chest is home to other vital organs, including the heart, which can sit very close to the chest wall in many people. Delivering effective radiation treatment while protecting the heart from the effects of radiation is one of the highest priorities for your healthcare team.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer CEO Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP, spoke with radiation oncologist Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, about the importance of protecting the heart during radiation therapy, and the technology and techniques that have been developed to make radiation therapy safe.

Roberta’s advocacy began with Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Young Advocate Program in September 2015, and continues today as an advisory council member for our national educational series designed to reduce breast cancer health disparities for Black women.

In her story she talks about the importance of knowing your family history and why advocacy matters to her. Roberta is the founder and CEO of Cancer in the Know, and is a contributing author of Bruised, Broken & Blessed.

Sheila is a mother and 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force. She is a very active leadership volunteer for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, serves as a consumer reviewer for the Department of Defense Breast Cancer program, and volunteers for other organizations dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer through research.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with MBC for years, tapping into your resilience can help you fill your life with a sense of support, meaning, and hope. In this experientially rich program with yoga therapist Yael Flusberg, learn about resilience and what it might look like for you. Join us as we explore mindfulness, movement, and journaling — with the goal of finding what speaks to you — as we close our time together

Scalp cooling for hair preservation during chemotherapy treatment is growing in popularity and can improve your breast cancer patients’ body image and overall quality of life. During this webinar, Elahe Salehi, DNP, ANP-BC of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, shares her expertise in scalp cooling.

Scalp cooling is a therapy that helps some people lose less or no hair during chemotherapy treatment. Nicole tried scalp cooling as she was going through treatment and shares about her experience and what she wishes she had known.

The bones are a common place for breast cancer cells to spread in metastatic disease. This video offers the latest updates on treating bone mets, including methods to manage bone pain and lessen the chances of fractures and compression. Address side effects of treatment using our speaker’s tips.

The impact of breast cancer surgery and radiation therapy on skin is often overlooked though it can affect the way your skin looks and repairs itself. Skin changes can cause discomfort or pain and serve as a daily reminder of the trauma of breast cancer treatment.

In this interview, Living Beyond Breast Cancer CEO Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP, speaks with breast surgical oncologist Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS, about ways to protect your skin before, during, and after treatment. Dr. Gary explains how doctors evaluate your skin before treatment and questions to ask. Learn how to minimize keloids and hypertrophic scars, and about specific products, lotions, and supplements that strengthen skin. Get guidance to protect your sensitive skin in the summer sunshine.