Breast Cancer University

Newly Diagnosed: Next Steps class
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates
No one is ever prepared to receive a breast cancer diagnosis. We know the fear of the unknown can be overwhelming and frightening. Breast Cancer Resource Center has combined information and tools to better understand a diagnosis and empower patients to ask questions and get the answers they need. Learn breast cancer basics, types of treatment, practical resources, and items to consider before starting treatment.
*Open to all who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer within the last month of a class being offered.
Virtual via ZOOM
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM CT

Breast Implant Illness and Implant Removal
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:15 | Zoom Webinar
Join experts in breast implants and removal to learn more about emerging literature on breast implant illness, the history of breast implants as medical devices and their regulation, and implant removal surgery. A panel of three patients will share their experiences with explant, deep inferior epigastric perforator flap surgery, breast implant illness and aesthetic flat closure.

Breast Health Disparities: Hope in Unity (6th Annual Symposium)
2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
This Activity Has Been Approved for
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Virtual Event
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
5:30PM – 7:30PM EST
4:30PM – 6:30PM CST
All Welcome!
CME and Non-CME Event
Register Today!

Ask the Experts! Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer: “Roadmap to Spiritual Resiliency and Wellness”
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Feelings of hopelessness and discouragement are, unfortunately, common during the cancer journey. Dr. Arash Asher, MD, FACRM will present practical strategies for building genuine hope and gratitude, even in difficult times. He will also introduce key tools from the GRACE (Growing Resilience And CouragE) program designed to support individuals in managing spiritual and emotional distress. Join us to learn how you can find resilience and meaning through your cancer journey.

Arash Asher, MD, FACRM
Director, Wellness, Resilience and Survivorship
Smauel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Cedars-Sinai
Dr. Arash Asher has served as the Director of Cancer Survivorship & Rehabilitation at Cedars-Sinai Cancer since 2008. He has a special interest in the physical and rehabilitative needs of cancer survivors who continue to experience the effects of their cancer or its treatment. Dr. Asher has led the development a number of unique cancer survivorship programs with his colleagues, including Emerging from the Haze, GRACE, and others with the goal of optimizing physical, psychological, and spiritual resilience for patients with cancer. Dr. Asher completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at UCLA and a cancer rehabilitation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Alamo Advocate Program Live & Virtual Event at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-12 | San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, Texas
In 1997, Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation established the Alamo Advocate Program in partnership with the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).
ABCF is privileged to be associated with the SABCS, the largest single cancer conference in the world.

2026 Virtual Young Breast Cancer Symposium
2026-01-24 07:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Young Breast Cancer Symposium addresses the unique challenges that young adult breast cancer patients, survivors, and thrivers face. Join us to hear from survivors, thrivers, and health care providers on topics of holistic care, care for all, sexual health, mental health, clinical trials, and more. This symposium is free and open to all. Learning opportunities will be tailored towards survivors, thrivers, physicians, nurses, social workers, and community health workers. Continuing education has been applied for.

Addressing The Needs of People Living With METASTATIC BREAST CANCER: A Conversation with Vered Stearns, MD, FASCO
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Webinar
Join the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 for an engaging program with Vered Stearns, MD, FASCO,
Director for Translational Breast Cancer Research and Interim Chief of Breast Medical Oncology from Weill Cornell Medicine as she addresses the needs of patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Dr. Stearns will address key topics related to metastatic breast cancer care, including emerging treatments, quality-of-life considerations, and how patients can best partner with their care teams. Dr. Stearns will be joined by Ms. Christine Hodgdon, Patient Advocate, who will explore the role of patients as research advocates and collaborators, and how patient perspectives can shape research, clinical practice, and healthcare systems.
This program will be moderated by Angela Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

Vered Stearns, MD, FASCO
Interim Chief, Breast Medical Oncology
Director, Translational Breast Cancer Research
Hematology and Medical Oncology
Associate Director for Clinical Research
Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center
Weill Cornell Medicine

Eat well with confidence: Simplifying breast cancer nutrition Webinar
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
Cut through nutrition myths and get clear, evidence-based information in this free 60-minute webinar with oncology dietitian Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN. Includes live Q&A and practical tips you can use right away. For patients and providers. No CE.

Optimizing Survivorship Care: Integrating OncoLink’s® OncoLife Care Plan into Clinical Practice
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
This webinar is designed to equip oncology healthcare professionals with practical guidance on integrating the OncoLink® OncoLife Survivorship Care Plan into clinical practice. Christina Bach, MBE, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, Oncology Social Worker and Content Specialist at OncoLink®, will discuss differences between treatment summaries and survivorship care plans, how survivorship care plans enhance quality of care and quality of life, effective strategies for workflow integration, and best practices for communicating survivorship needs with patients and other providers. The program will include a live demonstration of the OncoLink® OncoLife Survivorship Care Plan.

Christina Bach, MBE, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW
Oncology Social Worker and Psychosocial Content Editor
OncoLink, Department of Radiation Oncology, Penn Medicine

Christina Bach, MBE, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and certified oncology social worker based in Philadelphia. She earned her master’s degrees in social work and bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania and has dedicated her career to oncology and healthcare social work. Christina serves as the Psychosocial Content Editor for OncoLink.org, where she curates educational materials for patients and caregivers on topics such as coping with cancer, risk reduction, financial toxicity, and survivorship. She is also involved in research focusing on patient experiences and the implementation of trauma-informed care practices in healthcare settings.
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
12:00pm – 1:00pm CST
