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SUMMARY:Effective Treatment & Side Effect Support | Innovations in Breast Cancer Care
DESCRIPTION:Living Beyond Breast Cancer | A free\, four-week webinar series designed to help people with breast cancer — whether facing a new diagnosis\, in treatment\, or living with metastatic disease — get real answers to real challenges. \nJoin leading experts and patient advocates to learn about the latest updates in care so you can speak up for your needs\, manage side effects\, and navigate treatment decisions with confidence. \nWed\, Sep 24\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 01\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 08\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 15\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: Free \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/effective-treatment-side-effect-support-innovations-in-breast-cancer-care/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Thrivers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:SurvivingBreastCancer.org Hosts Thursday Night Thrivers: A Breast Cancer Support Group \nJoin us for our signature Thursday Night Thrivers Meetup! On the first Thursday of every month\, we will have a special breakout room for the MBC community.  \nOur Thursday Night Thrivers MBC Meetup is a “no-agenda\,” come-as-you-are opportunity for conversation\, listening\, support\, maybe some crying\, and hopefully some laughing. It is a private and inclusive space to meet others and ask questions. Whether you are recently diagnosed\, had a recurrence or progression\, or are one of the unicorns\, our Thursday Night Thrivers MBC Meetup is for you! All are welcome!
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/thursday-night-thrivers-meetup/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:ONLINE COMMUNITY,ZOOM SUPPORT GROUPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T203000
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SUMMARY:YSC Virtual Hangout for Metastatic Thrivers
DESCRIPTION:YSC’s Virtual Hangout is a space to connect with others living with metastatic breast cancer. Ask questions\, share articles and talk with others who just get it. This group is only open to those who are managing stage IV breast cancer. The group meets by Zoom and is facilitated by Krista Nelson\, a licensed clinical social worker. \nMeets first Monday of the month at 8:30PM ET | 7:30PM CT | 5:30PM PT
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/ysc-virtual-hangout-for-metastatic-thrivers/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:ZOOM SUPPORT GROUPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T131500
DTSTAMP:20260513T141105
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UID:10001198-1759924800-1759929300@www.mbcalliance.org
SUMMARY:Effective Treatment & Side Effect Support | Innovations in Breast Cancer Care
DESCRIPTION:Living Beyond Breast Cancer | A free\, four-week webinar series designed to help people with breast cancer — whether facing a new diagnosis\, in treatment\, or living with metastatic disease — get real answers to real challenges. \nJoin leading experts and patient advocates to learn about the latest updates in care so you can speak up for your needs\, manage side effects\, and navigate treatment decisions with confidence. \nWed\, Sep 24\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 01\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 08\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 15\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: Free \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/effective-treatment-side-effect-support-innovations-in-breast-cancer-care/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T133000
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CREATED:20250916T174035Z
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SUMMARY:LEAP Speaker Series – Cancer Isn’t Beautiful But You Are
DESCRIPTION:ABCD | After Breast Cancer Diagnosis \nReclaiming Beauty\, Confidence & Intimacy After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis\n\nAbout This Webinar\nAdjusting to a body that feels different after a breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging. From mastectomy scars to changes in how you perceive your body\, it can be hard to feel like yourself again. \n\n\n \n\nMelissa Berry\, a 12-year triple negative breast cancer survivor\, founder of Cancer Fashionista\, and host of the \n\nDear Cancer\, I’m Beautiful podcast\, shares her own experience along with practical tools for reclaiming beauty and confidence. From the power of lipstick\, wigs\, and lashes to navigating shifts in body image\, sexual health\, and intimacy\, this session offers guidance to help you feel confident and celebrate your beauty after a breast cancer diagnosis.
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/leap-speaker-series-cancer-isnt-beautiful-but-you-are/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T194505Z
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SUMMARY:What Should I Know About Medicare? – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for open enrollment! Learn about the different parts of Medicare\, Medigap\, and Medicare Advantage. We’ll share strategies for the important decisions you can make this fall. We’ll also share tips for using Medicare’s Plan Finder\, as well as explain how to compare options using our Medicare Options Comparison Worksheet.
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/what-should-i-know-about-medicare-part-1/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T200000
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SUMMARY:#LightUpMBC Live
DESCRIPTION:Every year on October 13th\, landmarks in hundreds of cities around the globe take part in #LightUpMBC\, the world’s largest visual awareness campaign for metastatic breast cancer. Be part of the action by watching the #LightUpMBC Life event\, which raises money for MBC research through our nonprofit member METAvivor. Tune in to the virtual livestream on Monday\, October 13th\, at 8:00 PM ET. \nREAD MORE HERE
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/lightupmbc-live/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:FACEBOOK LIVE,LIVE STREAM
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UID:10001202-1760461200-1760466600@www.mbcalliance.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Knowledge\, Advancing Care | The MBC Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Theresa’s Research | In conjunction with WashU Medicine\, BJC\, and Siteman Cancer Center \nPlease join us for our new Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Webinar Series hosted by WashU Medicine\, BJC\, Siteman Cancer Center\, and Theresa’s Research Foundation. Designed to empower patients\, caregivers\, and healthcare professionals with the latest insights\, resources\, and strategies to improve care and quality of life -for all who are navigating metastatic breast cancer. Presenters: Local and National Patient Advocates and Caretakers Presenting: MBC Stories: “Illuminating the Path: MBC Awareness and Inspiration” \nView Flyer Here
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/empowering-knowledge-advancing-care-the-mbc-webinar-series/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T131500
DTSTAMP:20260513T141105
CREATED:20250910T165642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T165811Z
UID:10001199-1760529600-1760534100@www.mbcalliance.org
SUMMARY:Effective Treatment & Side Effect Support | Innovations in Breast Cancer Care
DESCRIPTION:Living Beyond Breast Cancer | A free\, four-week webinar series designed to help people with breast cancer — whether facing a new diagnosis\, in treatment\, or living with metastatic disease — get real answers to real challenges. \nJoin leading experts and patient advocates to learn about the latest updates in care so you can speak up for your needs\, manage side effects\, and navigate treatment decisions with confidence. \nWed\, Sep 24\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 01\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 08\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nWed\, Oct 15\, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: Free \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/effective-treatment-side-effect-support-innovations-in-breast-cancer-care/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T183000
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CREATED:20250903T200733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T200105Z
UID:10001193-1760781600-1760812200@www.mbcalliance.org
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-3/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T134525Z
UID:10001205-1761152400-1761156000@www.mbcalliance.org
SUMMARY:Move With Strength: Enhancing Mobility with Metastatic Breast Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Hangout | Unite For HER \nJoin Rita Padhiar\, DPT\, CLT\, ReVital Certified Therapist to learn how different exercises in strength can help to improve and prolong mobility with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/move-with-strength-enhancing-mobility-with-metastatic-breast-cancer/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:ZOOM SUPPORT GROUPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
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UID:10001200-1761249600-1761253200@www.mbcalliance.org
SUMMARY:Sharsheret Summit | In The Waiting Room: Managing Scanxiety
DESCRIPTION:Cancer often leads to anxiety on many different levels\, and scanxiety\, the feelings that emerge while waiting for test results\, is particularly challenging. Scans are prescribed to diagnose cancer\, stage a cancer diagnosis\, determine if treatment is working\, as well as check for a potential recurrence. \nIf you are in treatment\, a survivor\, or living with heightened cancer risk\, join us to explore scanxiety\, its unexpected impact\, and ways to mitigate its effects. \nBonus for our Embrace Community: We invite members of our Embrace community\, those facing metastatic breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer\, to stay on at the end of the webinar for an intimate breakout session with our experts and Bonnie Beckoff\, Director of Sharsheret Support Services. \nQuestions? Contact Bonnie Beckoff at bbeckoff@sharsheret.or \n2025 Sharsheret Summit brings together thousands of people virtually and in-person all across the country from Friday\, September 26 – Friday\, October 31 as part of our marquee event. Join our national virtual symposiums on the latest hot topics in breast cancer and ovarian cancer\, attend or host in-person education and awareness-raising programs with community partners around the country\, learn about the latest screening guidelines and access the most up-to-date data and materials in our digital resource packet. However you choose to participate\, the Sharsheret Summit is the source for the latest information on breast cancer and ovarian cancer in the Jewish community. \nCheck out the Summit 2025 Webinars: https://summit.sharsheret.org/
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/sharsheret-summit-in-the-waiting-room-managing-scanxiety/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T141105
CREATED:20250828T144227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T214422Z
UID:10001124-1761382800-1761393600@www.mbcalliance.org
SUMMARY:Infinite Strength: Financial Toxicity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we confront the important topic of Financial Toxicity and Breast Cancer.\nUPDATE: DATE CHANGED TO SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 25 \nThis in-person event will take place at The Study at Yale- 1157 Chapel St\, New Haven\, CT 06511. \nThis event is FREE to attend. Caregivers\, family and friends are all welcome\, but each person attending must register individually. \nWhat to expect at this event: \n\nEducational Presentations by medical professionals\, resource ambassadors and fellow patient advocates.\nOnsite Resources / Vendors\nA $100 Visa gift card for all breast cancer patients who attend\nAn opportunity to build community with peers\nFree Breakfast & Coffee
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/infinite-strength-financial-toxicity-workshop/
LOCATION:The Study At Yale\, 1157 Chapel St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06211\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN-PERSON EVENTS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infinite Strength":MAILTO:roberta@infinitestrength.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T141105
CREATED:20251027T143956Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Breast Cancer: Understanding Stages\, Common Types\, and Rare Forms
DESCRIPTION:Sharsheret Summit Virtual Symposium | REGISTER NOW\n  \nJoin us for an informative webinar on breast cancer\, covering stages from early detection to advanced progression. Learn about common types like ductal and lobular carcinomas\, as well as rare forms such as inflammatory and triple-negative breast cancer. This session will equip you with knowledge about diagnosis\, treatment options\, and support resources. \nBonus for our Embrace Community: Members facing metastatic breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer are invited to stay after the webinar for a special breakout session with our experts and Bonnie Beckoff\, Director of Sharsheret Support Services. \nQuestions? Contact Symone Sass at ssass@sharsheret.org \nThe 2025 Sharsheret Summit will bring together thousands of people virtually and in-person all across the country from September 26th through October 31st\, 2025. Learn more HERE.
URL:https://www.mbcalliance.org/event/unpacking-breast-cancer-understanding-stages-common-types-and-rare-forms/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL
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