Latest Conference Articles

What to Do After You Hear the Words 'You Have Cancer'

March 9th 2020, 10:02pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

If patients take a deep breath and concentrate on the journey ahead after receiving a diagnosis, they can find a path forward, says one metastatic breast cancer thriver.

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

March 9th 2020, 7:00pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

At the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Dr. Valerie Lemaine discussed the signs and symptoms of BIA-ALCL, as well as how the disease is diagnosed and treated.

Asking the Right Questions as a Patient With Breast Cancer

March 8th 2020, 10:00pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

At the 2020 CURE® Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit, oncology nurse Patricia Jakel had the chance to discuss the types of questions patients should be asking their care team.

Becoming Your Own Best Advocate and Building a Dream Team to Thrive

March 8th 2020, 8:00pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

At CURE’s Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit, Stephanie Seban shared the ways a patient can become their own best advocate to thrive through their breast cancer journey.

Educating Patients, and Physicians, On the Importance of Genetic Testing In Breast Cancer

March 8th 2020, 6:00pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

Genetic and genomic testing is vital for patients with breast cancer and not only do patients need to understand why that is, but their physicians as well.

Exercise Programs Improve Outcomes for Patients with Breast Cancer

March 8th 2020, 12:39am

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

At the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference Dr. Jean-Bernard Durand discussed data that showed how prescribed and personalized exercise programs can improve outcomes for patients with cancer who already face a high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Survivorship Starts at Diagnosis: How Doctors Can Better Understand

March 7th 2020, 10:00pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

“A person becomes a survivor from the point they are diagnosed and for the balance of their lives,” Dr. Don S. Dizon said in a presentation at the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference®.

Expert Highlights Need for New Paradigm in Genetic Testing

March 7th 2020, 8:00pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

At the 37th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Dr. Kevin S. Hughes discussed genetic testing and what health care providers should be doing to identify more individuals at risk for cancer.

Xentuzumab Combination Shows Promise in Advanced Breast Cancer

March 7th 2020, 1:06am

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

Xentuzumab in combination with Verzenio, with or without endocrine therapy, may be safe and effective in treating patients with solid tumors and advanced breast cancer.

MONALEESA-7 Trial Follow-Up Shows Maintained, Improved Quality of Life, Work Productivity

March 6th 2020, 11:00pm

Miami Breast Cancer Conference and Educated Patient Breast Cancer Summit

Premenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer experienced improved survival and quality of life with the addition of Kisqali to Zoladex and endocrine therapy to their treatment regimen.