Research shows that patient education and communication positively affect patient health outcomes, including emotional and physical health. The Breast Cancer Coalition works with area medical professionals, care providers, and other experts to offer a wide variety of educational webinars throughout the year to bring information and education to our survivors and community friends.
Did you miss a recent educational webinar? Review the list here and view them on the Coalition’s YouTube channel. Just click the link below.
Cancer Genetics: What We Do and Don’t Know
Presented by Kim Provenzano, NP
June 2026
Body Compassion After Cancer: From Healing to Pleasure
Presented by Pebble Kranz, MD, FECSM, IF, MSCP
May 2026
Everyday Home Exposures & Cancer
Presented by Katrina Korfmacher, PhD, and Becca Lauzon, PhD
April 2026
Finding and Accessing Clinical Trials
Presented by Rachael B. Turner MD, PhD, Ajay Dhakal, MBBS, & Phyllis Jackson, RN
March 2026
Spotting Pseudo-Science in Healthcare Headlines presented by Gary Schwitzer
February 2026
Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Cancer Care, presented by Rob Horowitz, MD
January 2026
“Healing with Psychedelics: A Path to Wellbeing”
By Marc Swogger, PhD
October 2025
Navigating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Cancer Survivorship
By Whitney Read, LCSW-R; featuring program participant, Sarah C. shares her experience with metastatic disease.
“Pain Beyond the Physical: Managing Total Pain”
By Denzil Harris, MD
October 2025
“Somatic Preparation for Routine Testing”
By Jillian Parkhurst, Somatic Therapist and Chronic
Illness Doula
October 2025
“Menopause and Cancer”
By Maureen Slattery, MD & Nicole Rubin, MD
September 2025
“Management Strategies for Scar Tissue & Lymphedema”
By Melissa Clark, MS, OTR/L, CLT & Paige Torrens, LMT, CMLDT, BCTMB
September 2025
“What Happens After Active Treatment for Gynecologic Cancers?”
By Sajeena Geevarghese, MD
September 2025
“Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy”
By Brenna Johnson, PT, DPT
September 2025
Enhancing Well-Being During and After Cancer Care: Integrating Complementary Therapies
By Pamela Hawkins, Raphaela McCormack, and Renee Nearpass, MSAOM
August 2025
Heart Health After Cancer: Navigating Cardio-Oncology for Cancer Survivors
By Susan Dent, B.Sc., MD
July 2025
Advances in Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: Innovations, Candidates & Long-Term Wellness
By Sheema Chawla, MD
June 2025
The Latest Advances in Cancer Testing (Circulating Tumor DNA, Anti-ESR, Tumor Markers and more)
By Robert Weiss, PhD
May 2025
“Demystifying Your Pathology Report: A Guide for Breast Cancer Patients”
By David Hicks, MD
April 2025
Surgical Management of Breast Cancer and Reconstruction
Rachel Farkas, MD, and Stephen Vega, MD
March 2025
Debunking Myths: The Truth About Nutritional Health
Lesley James, MD
February 2025
Reconnecting with Your Body: Understanding and Applying Somatic Awareness After Cancer
Jillian Parkhurst, Somatic Therapist, Chronic Illness Doula
January 2025
Balance Mind, Body and Spirit
Sabrina Vogler, CPC, CEC, CGSS
January 2024
Overview of Radiation Therapy
Kimberly Gergelis, MD
February 2024
The Power of Food
Thomas M. Campbell, MD
March 2024
Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy
Rachel David, MD
April 2024
Reducing the Risk of Recurrence
Alissa Huston, MD
May 2024
Financial Toxicity in Cancer
Parker Whichelmann, Theresa Seil, Andrea Colline, Nancy Gramkee-Cuer
June 2024
Lymphedema: Reducing Risks & Managing Symptoms
Melissa Clark, MS, OTR/L, CLT; Candice Leach, MD, URMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Ellen Smith, Survivor Speaker
July 2024
Thelma’s Boutique: A Gem in the Breast Cancer Community
Debi Cordovana, Owner, Certified Mastectomy Fitter
Updates in Medical Treatment of Gynecologic Cancers
Cynthia Angel, MD
September 4, 2024
Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy & Radiation in Gynecologic Cancers
Nicole J. Rubin, MD
September 11, 2024
Sexual Health During and After Gynecologic Cancers Treatment
Kristina Galton, NP; Jocelyn E. Bushart, NP; Carli A. Kotula, PAC
September 18, 2024
Clinical Trials and How to Navigate Them
Ruth O’Regan, MD
October 4, 2024
Managing Anticipatory Grief
Theo Munson, MPH
October 11, 2024
Palliative Care is Not Hospice
Etta Eskridge, MD and Connie Pearce, BSN, RN
October 18, 2024
