Voces unidas crean cambio | LatinaSHARE Conference 2024
2024-03-21 | Convene Conference Center, 4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
As LatinaSHARE commemorates its 30th Anniversary, the LatinaSHARE Conference emerges as a dynamic force, embodying the theme of “United Voices.” This milestone event stands as a testament to three decades of collective resilience and progress within our cancer support community. Designed to spur action, this conference centers around community empowerment, education on cancers and support resources, and the shared narratives that bind us together. Here we will address critical issues that impact Latinas with cancer such as socioeconomic barriers and resources, trust in health services, cultural stigmas, and mental health impacts, and serve as a platform to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. Join us in this significant celebration as we explore innovative ideas and resources, connect with shared wisdom, and take decisive action to propel our community towards a healthier, more supported future.
This conference will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous translation into English.
REGISTER HERE for IN-PERSON or LIVESTREAM

Improving Access to Fertility Preservation
2024-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
Join Triage Cancer, the Alliance for Fertility Preservation, Teen Cancer America, and Elephants & Tea to learn about state laws that provide access to fertility preservation, what to do if your insurance denies coverage, other ways to improve access, and current legislative advocacy opportunities.

Thriving Together: 2024 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-21 | Hilton Philadelphia @ Penns Landing, PHILADELPHIA, PA
The conference on metastatic breast cancer features the latest information on research and treatment options, as well as sessions that discuss the emotional effects of a diagnosis. There is dedicated time to meet and connect with other attendees via receptions, meals, and social events.
Registration is now open! Click HERE.

Metastatic Inflammatory Breast Cancer
2024-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Join us to hear about the latest treatments and research on inflammatory breast cancer from Dr. Wendy Woodward from MD Anderson.
Register here!

Estate Planning
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
Estate planning can be overwhelming and can often bring up topics that are difficult to discuss. However, being prepared can also bring a sense of comfort. This webinar will cover the various documents that can make up an estate plan, things to consider as you begin the process of creating your plan and options available to individuals to protect their medical decision making rights.

Susan G. Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact Series – Northwest Regional Conference [Seattle]
2024-05-04 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Women’s University Club of Seattle, 1105 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
This event will focus on treating the whole person and will provide information and resources on LIVING with MBC. We will update the agenda as speakers are confirmed and look forward to seeing you there.
Please note: there is limited space available for this conference so please ‘register’ to save your seat, today.
Register here!

Triage Cancer Conference
2024-05-17 11:00 - 2024-05-18 17:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
This FREE online event is great for anyone in the cancer community wanting a better understanding of how to navigate legal and practical issues, minimize the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis, and reduce stress.
Topics include:

Understanding health insurance, picking a health insurance plan, and appealing denials
How to work through treatment or take time off
Accessing paid leave for caregivers
Applying for and appealing disability insurance
Estate planning and medical decision making
Managing medical bills, finances, and getting financial help

Free contact hours/CEs/PDCs for nurses, social workers, patient advocates, and HR professionals.

Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer
2024-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Join us for a fascinating presentation from Dr. Steffi Oesterreich from University of Pittsburg on her lobular breast cancer work.
Register here!

Benefits for Veterans with Cancer
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
Members of the U.S. Military and U.S. Veterans have access to specific benefits, programs, and resources that may be useful after a cancer diagnosis. This webinar will explore the benefits available to Veterans and how they may work with other benefits Veterans already have.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024
2024-05-31 - 2024-06-04 | McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
This is your opportunity to be part of the most significant gathering of oncology professionals worldwide, making connections and forging collaborations to change the landscape of cancer care. We’re enhancing our program to provide more oral abstract presentations than ever before. Join us at #ASCO24. Come for the science, stay for the connection, and leave with an inspiration that will drive you forward.

Webinar | Palliative Care: What It Is And What It Is Not
2024-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Register now for this webinar and learn more about what palliative care is (and isn’t) in this enlightening talk with Cal Cates, Executive Director of Healwell. This event will be co-hosted by Sue Weldon (CEO & Founder of Alliance nonprofit organization member Unite for HER) and Barbara Bigelow (Patient/Advocate member of the Alliance.)
REGISTER HERE!

Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer
2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Join us to hear from Dr. Heather Parsons of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on her incredible work on advancing treatments and clinical trials for HER2+ patients.
Register here!

Getting Our Fair SHARE - 2024 Conference To End Health Disparities
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-27 | Convene Conference Center, 4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
This year’s Getting Our Fair Share will explore solutions to the challenges many women with cancer face because of biases around race, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. This is an interactive, action-oriented event. Come share your perspective and amplify your voice!
You can attend in-person or via streaming on a virtual platform.
REGISTER HERE for IN-PERSON or LIVESTREAM

Twisted Pink MBC Symposium
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-28 | Kosair Charities Clinical & Translational Research Building, 505 S Hancock Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual MBC Symposium.
June 27-28, 2024

Audience: Patient advocates, caregivers, oncology professionals, researchers, oncology nurses, students.
Designation Statement
The University of Louisville School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nurses – This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for 9.6 continuing education
credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-12-24-1404. The Kentucky
Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement
of program content. Completion criteria to obtain CE’s: Attend entire session and complete the evaluation.

Caregiving Webinar
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
Learn about the rights of caregivers at work, how to replace lost wages while acting as a caregiver, and practical tips to support caregivers. We’ll also talk about community resources available to caregivers.
REGISTER HERE

Understanding Your Rights at Work Webinar
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
This webinar discusses managing work after a diagnosis, including how to continue working during treatment, take time off, replace lost income, understand retirement options, and navigate the health insurance and financial implications of each decision.
REGISTER HERE

8/22 Webinar | Black Wo(Men) Speak: Amplifying the Conversation on Improving Access to Clinical Trials
2024-08-22 12:30 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us on Thursday, August 22, from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM ET for a webinar that amplifies the conversations from the 2022 Black Wo(Men) Speak Symposium on improving access to clinical trials for people living with metastatic breast cancer.
Register Here
Invited Speakers:

Rev. Dr. Tawana Angela Davis, Soul 2 Soul Sisters
Rev. Tammie Denyse, PhD, Carrie’s TOUCH
Ricki Fairley, TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Tisha Felder, PhD, MSW, Biobehavioral Health & Nursing Science College of Nursing, University of South Carolina
Marissa Thomas, For the Breast of Us
Valarie Worthy, MSN, RN, Duke Cancer Institute

Co-hosts: Stephanie Walker, MBCA Individual Member & Stephanie McCoy Ph.D., MPH, MPS, CHES®, Susan G. Komen
Moderator: Dr. Tisha Felder
This event is open to non-Alliance members, so please feel free to share this registration link widely with your networks, including people living with metastatic breast cancer, caregivers and healthcare providers.
The goals of this 75-minute webinar are to highlight learnings from BECOME & the 2022 Black Wo(Men) Speak Symposium, amplify efforts since that event, and identify opportunities and next steps. Speaker updates will be followed by a moderated roundtable discussion and Q&A.

Maximizing Employee Benefits Webinar
2024-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
This webinar will present tips for how to maximize benefits that may be offered by employers, including how to pick a health insurance plan if you are given options, accessing other types of insurance (e.g., life or disability), tax saving strategies, planning for retirement, and more. This webinar will also discuss benefits people are less familiar with, such as employee assistance and wellness programs.

Nueva Vida Grupo de apoyo de salud mental (Mental Health Support Group)
2024-09-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Nueva Vida’s Support Group for Spanish-Speaking MBC Survivors.

Contact Brenda V. Roig for Information
Contacte a Brenda V. Roig para obtener información
survivorship@nueva-vida.org
202-913-8848

Komen's Annual Navigation Nation Summit
2024-09-12 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
As an extension of their Patient Navigation Training Program, Susan G. Komen is proud to host its 3rd annual Navigation Nation Summit Thursday, September 12th from 11a-4pET/10a-3pCT. At this free, virtual event, navigation experts will share insights and offer practical skills and resources for patient navigators to support informed, empowered and personalized decision-making for patients at each transition in care throughout their cancer experience. Please register here today!

Medicare 101 Webinar
2024-09-26 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
Learn about the different “Parts” of Medicare, supplemental plans, decisions to make during open enrollment, and how it works with other insurance. We’ll close with a hands-on workshop to compare Medicare plans using Triage Cancer’s Medicare Options Comparison Worksheet.

National Black Breast Cancer Summit 2024
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-06 | Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria, 2626 Sage Road, Houston, TX, 77056, United States
Join Sister’s Network for National Black Breast Cancer Summit 2024. Network with other survivors and Sisters Network affiliate chapter members from across the country.

Grupo de apoyo de salud mental (Mental Health Support Group)
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom

Exploring Breakthrough Treatments for Metastatic Breast Cancer
2024-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for this insightful webinar where we’ll delve into the latest advancements in breast cancer treatment. This session will cover cutting-edge therapies and innovations aimed at improving outcomes for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), including targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and personalized treatment approaches. Our expert panel—including MBC thriver Amanda Quick and her oncologist, BCRF researcher Dr. Joseph Sparano—will discuss the evolving landscape of treatment options, share clinical trial data, and highlight promising research that offers hope for those affected by stage 4. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed about the future of cancer care.

Triage Cancer Conference
2024-10-25 11:00 - 2024-10-26 17:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
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!

Paying for Prescription Drugs Webinar
2024-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
This webinar will explore the cost of prescription drugs, which will include how coverage works in individual and employer sponsored insurance and the various financial assistance options available to individuals to help afford prescription drugs.

Benefits for Veterans with Cancer Webinar
2024-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Tips on Accessing Care Webinar
2024-11-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, VIRTUAL
This webinar will present tips for accessing cancer screenings, testing, and biomarker testing, including insurance coverage for these services, and steps to take if insurance denies coverage.

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2024
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-14 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, Room #221 ABC, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Breast cancer research and treatments are evolving constantly, and so is the scientific program at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium®, which takes place December 10-14, 2024, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Whether you are a first-time attendee or an experienced participant, the 2024 SABCS® will have new sessions offering the latest in breast cancer science and research.
