Breast Cancer in Younger Women: New Treatment Options

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Topics Covered

• Overview of Breast Cancer in Younger Women, Including Diagnosing, Staging
• ER, PR & HER2 Status
• Unique Issues for Younger Women Living with Breast Cancer
• Precision Medicine & Sequencing of Treatment
• Biomarker Testing & Genetic Testing, Including BRCA Testing
• What Informs Treatment Decisions & Options: Understanding Your Pathology Report
• Updates on Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options
• Biomarkers Are Tools that Help Determine What Types of Treatments Are Indicated - Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation & Targeted Treatments
• Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
• Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Neuropathy & Pain
• Follow-Up Care
• Quality-of-Life Concerns, Including Sexual Health, Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
• Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness & Premature Menopause
• Practical & Emotional Coping Tips
• Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Jennifer M. Matro, MD

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Co-Leader, Breast Disease Team, Division of Hematology/Oncology, UC San Diego Comprehensive Breast Health Team

Sharon L. Bober, PhD

Institute Psychologist, Department of Psycho-oncology and Palliative Care, Director, Sexual Health Program, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Jennifer LaPietra, MSW

Bilingual Oncology Social Worker, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on February 07, 2024.