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SUMMARY:MBCA & ABCGA Patient Advocacy Education Session at SABCS
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nDate: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST \n\nLocation\nHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio\, TX (Please check the official SABCS & ABCF program for the exact room location) \n\nEvent Description\nThe Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance (MBCA) is proud to host a special patient advocacy educational session at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). \nPresented in collaboration with the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) and the ABC Global Alliance (ABCGA)\, this session will feature a dynamic\, patient-driven panel discussion on the topic: Optimizing Communication to Facilitate and Demystify Patients’ Involvement in Research. \n\nAdditional Details\n\nHosted By: Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance\, in collaboration with the ABC Global Alliance.\nRegistration: This session is open to all registered SABCS attendees. No separate pre-registration is required.\nAudience: Patient advocates\, researchers\, clinicians\, and all SABCS attendees interested in improving patient-centered research.
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/mbca-patient-advocacy-session-at-sabcs-optimizing-patient-involvement-in-research/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCES,IN-PERSON EVENTS,SABCS Sessions
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SUMMARY:YSC MBC Virtual Event: The Space Between Living and Leaving
DESCRIPTION:An MBC Virtual Event: The Space Between Living and Leaving Dec 10\, 2025 07:00 PM ET\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for The Space Between Living and Leaving\, a two-hour virtual retreat designed for individuals living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and their co-survivor support network. The program will take place in two parts\, allowing attendees to join for the full experience or whichever portion best fits their schedule. Select portions of the program will be recorded and available for later viewing.\n\nEVENT AGENDA\nPart I: Legacy Planning: Benefits of a Death Doula (7 PM ET) Meaningful discussions around legacy planning\, insights from a death doula\, and a gentle yoga wellness session designed to help you ground and restore. Michelle Anderson-Benjamin – Death Doula Tiana Russell – Community Spotlight: “I Live with MBC” Nanette Labastida – Yoga for the Mind\, Body and Soul 15 min Break\n\nPart II: Shared Decision Making (8:15 PM ET) Expert insights on shared decision-making—empowering you to navigate care choices with clarity and confidence—followed by a soothing sound healing session to help you unwind and close the evening in peace and connection.\nChristina Thammassen – Community Spotlight: “I Live with MBC” Eden Carter – Sound Bath: Drifting Into a Sound Sleep
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/an-mbc-virtual-event-the-space-between-living-and-leaving/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM,WEBINARS
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SUMMARY:YSC Summit
DESCRIPTION:Catch the Beads\, Keep the Bonds: We’re Taking Over the Big Easy\nNew Orleans\, LA | March 6-8\, 2026\nThis is where lifelong friends are made. We all come together at the YSC Summit to thrive in our post-diagnosis lives in a supportive\, compassionate community. What makes us different? No cliques\, mean girls or snark allowed. Just genuine honesty\, support and vulnerability when it matters most. Oh\, and we like to throw a great party\, too. \nInformation You Can Trust in a Community You Treasure | At the YSC Summit\, every presenter is handpicked for their expertise and dedication to the young breast cancer experience. \nSummit workshops help you build personalized survivorship from the inside out. Surround yourself with young survivors\, thrivers and co-survivors\, all creating their unique life after a cancer diagnosis with help from thought leaders in the medical\, research and wellness spaces. \nSEE EVENT DETAILS \n  \n  \nIf you’re coming to the YSC Summit and you are living with metastatic breast cancer\, don’t miss this special retreat happening during the conference\, designed just for young adults with the same diagnosis. Connect with others who understand and share your experiences in a safe space dedicated to you. Registration is required! Sign up now to reserve your spot: summit.youngsurvival.org/mbc-legacy-retreat \n  \nQuestions? Email events@youngsurvival.org.
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/ysc-summit-2/
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SUMMARY:Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer will take place April 17–19\, 2026\, in Philadelphia\, with a livestream option for those who cannot attend in person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow marking its 20th year\, this conference brings together people living with metastatic breast cancer\, caregivers\, and experts from across the country for a weekend centered on real answers\, real stories\, and real help. The program offers up-to-date education\, practical tools\, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the unique realities of life with metastatic breast cancer. \nAs always\, the conference is designed with guidance from people living with metastatic breast cancer to ensure sessions and experiences reflect the needs\, questions\, and priorities of the community. \nKeynote sessions and select breakout sessions will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person. \nEXPLORE THE 2026 PROGRAM
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/thriving-together-2026-conference-on-metastatic-breast-cancer/
LOCATION:Hilton Philadelphia @ Penns Landing\, PHILADELPHIA\, PA
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SUMMARY:For The Breast Of Us | Breast Cancer BaddieCon
DESCRIPTION:Breast Cancer BaddieCon is the ultimate celebration of strength\, resilience\, and sisterhood\, specifically curated for women of color who have been impacted by breast cancer. This dynamic event brings together survivors\, thrivers\, and advocates in a vibrant\, empowering environment where stories are shared\, connections are made\, and voices are amplified. With a unique blend of informative sessions\, cultural celebrations\, and community-building activities\, BaddieCon is more than just a conference—it’s a movement to redefine survivorship and empower every attendee to live boldly and beautifully. Join us as we honor the journey and celebrate the beauty of survivorship\, reimagined. \nRegistration Opens February 1! Visit Breast Cancer BaddieCon
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/breast-cancer-baddiecon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
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SUMMARY:Triage Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Triage Cancer® offers a series of FREE educational conferences on cancer-related topics including navigating finances\, health and disability insurance\, employment rights\, advocacy\, and more. Conferences are designed for individuals diagnosed with cancer\, caregivers\, advocates\, and oncology health care professionals.* This event covers key information needed to help navigate practical issues\, minimize the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis\, and reduce stress. Join us for a day of FREE education\, games\, prizes\, and more!
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/triage-cancer-conference-4/
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SUMMARY:Sisters Network Inc. National Black Breast Cancer Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Join Sisters Network Inc. for the 2026 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. This gathering focuses on health equity\, education\, and advocacy within the Black breast cancer community. \n\nDates: October 2–4\, 2026\nLocation: Houston\, Texas\n\nMore details will be shared as they become available. Please visit the Sisters Network Inc. website for organizational updates in the meantime.
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/sisters-network-inc-national-black-breast-cancer-summit-2026/
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