Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer

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The following video series provides education and information for patients, caregivers and those interested in learning more about metastatic breast cancer. University of Michigan Health breast cancer specialists and patient advocates share their expertise and their stories on living with metastatic breast cancer.

Topic: Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Overview

SPEAKERS

• Norah Lynn Henry, M.D. [click to view the video]
• Katie Edick, Metastatic Breast Cancer patient and breast cancer advocate. [click to view the video]

Topic: Cancer rehabilitation

SPEAKERS

• Sean Smith, M.D. [click to view the video]
• Nicolette Gabel, Ph.D. [click to view the video]

Topic: Multidisciplinary Brain Metastases management

SPEAKERS

• Aki Morikawa, M.D., Ph.D. presented:
  • "Anti Cancer Drug Therapies"
  • "Breast Cancer Spreads to the Brain"
• Michelle Kim, M.D. presented:
  • "Meeting the Radiation Oncologist"
  • "Scans After Treatment"
  • "Best Care for Brain Metastases"
• Jason Heth, M.D. presented:
  • "The Neurosurgical Process"

Topic: Multidisciplinary Bone Metastases management

SPEAKERS

• William Jackson, M.D. presented Multidisciplinary Bone Metastases Management
• Nicholas Szerlip, M.D. presented Spine Oncology 101
• From the Questions and Answers:
  • When to be Referred to a Specialist Clinic
  • Recovery Time for Patients
  • When is Surgery Recommended
  • Preventive Care
  • Research and Technology

Topic: Clinical trials and Genetics

SPEAKERS

• Anne Schott, M.D., Professor presented Clinical trial overview
• Erin Cobain, M.D., Professor presented Genetics and tumor genomics
• Q&A :
  • Metastatic breast cancer patient's cancer is growing and wonders how to get involved in a clinical trial
  • What sort of clinical trials are available right now at Rogel?
  • What's the best way to be proactive about clinical trials?
  • Questions about insurance covering genetic testing and what are the resources?

August 15, 2023 at 6pm ET: Patient Support/Community Resources

SPEAKERS

• Taylor Fischman, Program Director, Cancer Support Community presented Support services for advanced breast cancer patients and others
• Molly MacDonald, breast cancer survivor and founder of the Pink Fund, presented her breast cancer story and how she came to create the Pink Fund
• Ruth Freedman, breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, presented Patient Advocacy
• Q&A
  • Financial Support Program
  • Child and Teen Support Groups
  • Legal Services and Education

Michigan Medicine IMPACT the Brain team in collaboration with the members of Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Advocate Advisory Committee created this series.

Support: the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Oncology Research Program from general research support provided by Pfizer