Breast Cancer Network of Strength ShareRing Network Podcasts

Chemo-brain, fatigue and other side effects of breast cancer treatment.

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:42:07 +0000

This podcast features Dr. Lillian Nail, the Rawlinson Distinguished Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing and a member of the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Since the early 1980s, she has studied the experiences of people undergoing cancer treatment, including their experiences with treatment side effects and the impact of treatment on their day-to-day lives. She is best known for her efforts to make cancer treatment related fatigue visible and to develop strategies for preventing and managing it. A four time cancer survivor including two breast cancers, Dr. Nail is an engaging speaker who combines her knowledge of the science, personal experience and humor to provide practical advice about dealing with the side-effects of breast cancer treatment.

The title of this podcast is “Chemo-brain, fatigue and other side effects of breast cancer treatment.” The transcript can be found here.

Finding Inner Peace for Better Health

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:25:05 +0000

This podcast is a recording of the January 2009 ShareRing Network teleconference, “Finding Inner Peace for Better Health.” This podcast features Judith Perlman, L.C.S.W., a clinical social worker and a breast cancer survivor who has specialized in health and integrative psychotherapy for over twenty-five years. Perlman was on staff for over a decade at a cancer center where she counseled individuals and families, facilitated groups and workshops and helped in the development of educational programming. She currently maintains a private psychotherapy practice in North Suburban Chicago, and conducts workshops and health seminars. She has published several articles about the health benefits of forgiveness and hosts http://www.forgivenessandhealth.com, an on-line resource guide.

Breast Cancer Treatment Updates

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:20:02 +0000

This podcast is a recording of the session, “Breast Cancer Treatment Updates” from Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s Life in Balance conference in November 2008.

Exercise and Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:17:38 +0000

This podcast is a recording of the session, “Exercise and Breast Cancer” from Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s Life in Balance conference in November 2008. The accompanying PowerPoint presentation can be seen here.

Preventing Cancer in Women: Changing the Paradigm from Treatment of Disease to Prediction of Risk and Prevention of Disease

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:43:25 +0000

This podcast is a recording of the session, “Preventing Cancer in Women: Changing the Paradigm from Treatment of Disease to Prediction of Risk and Prevention of Disease” from Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s Life in Balance conference in November 2008. The accompanying PowerPoint presentation can be seen here.

Options for Breast Reconstruction

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:15:43 +0000

This podcast is a recording of the session, “Options for Breast Reconstruction” from Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s Life in Balance conference in November 2008. The accompanying PowerPoint presentation can be seen here.

Where are My Keys? Coping with ChemoBrain

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:29:27 +0000

This podcast is a recording of the session “Where are my keys? Coping with chemobrain” from Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s Life in Balance conference in November 2008. The accompanying PowerPoint presentation can be seen here.

What is Lymphedema?

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:13:30 +0000

This podcast is a recording of the “What is Lymphedema?” session from Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s Life in Balance conference in November 2008. The accompanying PowerPoint presentation can be seen here.

Powerful Foods that Fight Breast Cancer: Learn How and Why They Work

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:19:20 +0000

This podcast features Dr. Kim Dalzell, a registered dietitian and doctor of holistic nutrition. She has been a passionate advocate for cancer patients and caregivers for more than two decades. Dr. Dalzell recently founded CancerBusters.org, a national information service connecting cancer patients with complementary care providers. She is a spokesperson for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, medical advisor for Lifetime Television’s “Walgreens Health Corner series, featured nutrition columnist for Breast Cancer Wellness magazine, and author of the award-winning book Challenge Cancer and Win! The title of our podcast is Powerful Foods that Fight Breast Cancer: Learn How and Why They Work.

Special Advocacy Teleconference: Is the Media Delivering the Health News We Need?

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:09:31 +0000

This podcast is a recording of Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s first advocacy teleconference, “is the media delivering the health news we need?” A PDF copy of this call’s transcript is available here. The featured speaker is Richard M. Cohen.

Richard M. Cohen is the author of the New York Times Bestsellers Blindsided: Lifting a Life above Illness and Strong at the Broken Places. Cohen hosts a radio broadcast by the same name on WABC Radio, examining coping issues frequently associated with chronic illnesses. He has been a contributor to the New York Times Health page. These accomplishments follow a twenty-five year career as a network television news producer. Cohen has won numerous awards in journalism, including three Emmys and a John Foster Peabody.

The Breast Cancer Experience: What Helps Get Me Through

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:51:07 +0000

This podcast features Dr. Julie Silver, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Silver is on the medical staff at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston where she works with the Lance Armstrong Foundation Survivorship Clinic. Dr. Silver celebrates five years of survivorship with What Helps Gets Me Through: Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope, a new book she created for the American Cancer Society. An award winning author, she also wrote After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, and Stronger after her own recovery from breast cancer treatment, and to help other survivors reach optimal physical healing from treatment. Honored for her dedication to making survivorship a distinct phase of cancer care, Dr. Silver received the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Lane Adams Quality of Life Award in 2006. The title of our podcast is The Breast Cancer Experience, What Helps Get Me Through.

Understanding Your Genetic History

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:16:52 +0000

The subject of this podcast is “Understanding Your Genetic History.” Our speaker, Shelly Cummings, is a genetic counselor and regional medical specialist with Myriad Genetic Laboratories. Prior to this position, Ms. Cummings was a genetic counselor at the University of Chicago for 13 years. Ms. Cummings is a speaker at local, regional, and national level for both professional and lay audiences on a range of topics, including genetics, hereditary cancer syndromes, genetic testing for cancer predisposition genes, and the psychological aspects of cancer predisposition. Shelly has authored several original articles on cancer genetics in journals, and she is a writer and editor for the National Society of Genetic Counselors’ national newsletter. She’s also written five college genetic and biology textbooks for undergraduates.

Dealing with the Side Effects of Treatment Now and Later

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:55:40 +0000

The subject of this podcast is, “Dealing with the Side Effects of Treatment Now and Later” and features speaker Dr. Banu Arun. Dr. Arun is Associate Professor at the Department of Breast Medical Oncology and Clinical Cancer Prevention at MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas. She is Co-Medical Director of Clinical Cancer Genetics and Director of High Risk Breast Clinic. Dr. Arun earned her Fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University in Washington DC. Her clinical research involved identification of targeted therapies for breast cancer treatment and breast cancer prevention. She’s the principle investigator of several medical, clinical trials evaluating agents in metastatic breast cancer.

Maintaining and Regaining Intimacy, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:45:53 +0000

The subject of this podcast is “Maintaining and Regaining Intimacy.” Led by Emily Harrell, a licensed professional counselor and sex therapist at the Berman Center in Chicago, Ill., this podcast will discuss the effects of breast cancer treatment on intimacy and will provide strategies for maintaining and regaining sexual and emotional intimacy during and after breast cancer.

In part three, Ms. Harrell will take questions from the teleconference callers.

Maintaining and Regaining Intimacy, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:44:28 +0000

In part two, Ms. Harrell continues her lecture, discussing libido and ways to improve the emotional relationship and connection between a couple.

Maintaining and Regaining Intimacy, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:42:42 +0000

In part one, Ms. Harrell begins her lecture by discussing the physical effects of treatment on the body and will begin to outline strategies for overcoming these challenges.

Inspirational Stories of Strength: Five Dynamic Individuals Touched by Breast Cancer, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:59:04 +0000

This podcast is a celebration of 30 years of fulfilling the mission of Breast Cancer Network of Strength (formerly Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization). The call features five inspirational stories from five different speakers who had different breast cancer experiences. Our first speaker will be Donna who will address advanced breast cancer and its chronic effects. Kyle will address being young and single when first diagnosed and later the issues of a pregnancy and second breast cancer. Dorothy will discuss the African-American experience and her community’s perspective of the disease. Polly had a strong family history and made a personal decision for prophylactic surgery. Jim, last but absolutely not least, is a male breast cancer survivor with the unique experience of his wife also being diagnosed with breast cancer before his diagnosis.

Part 3 is the question and answer session of this call.

Inspirational Stories of Strength: Five Dynamic Individuals Touched by Breast Cancer, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:35:11 +0000

Part 2 features the unique stories of Dorothy, Polly and Jim.

Inspirational Stories of Strength: Five Dynamic Individuals Touched by Breast Cancer, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:10:23 +0000

Part 2 features the unique stories of Donna and Kyle.

Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:55:55 +0000

This call deals with the topic of “Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases.” In part 3, the speaker, Dr. Charles Shapiro, takes questions from some of our callers. To hear the lecture on this subject, please listen to parts 1 and 2 of this call.

Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:52:21 +0000

This call deals with the topic of “Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases.” Dr. Charles Shapiro provides a comprehensive overview of bone health issues affecting breast cancer patients. He discusses the impact of breast cancer treatments on bone loss and how to screen for, prevent and treat osteoporosis. He also explains what happens when cancer spreads to the bones and will discuss treatment options for bone metastases. Lastly, Dr. Shapiro discusses bisphosphonates, a type of drug used in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastasis, and their side effects.

In part 2, Dr. Shapiro specifically focuses on metastases and cancer in the bones.

Bone Health and Managing Bone Metastases, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:48:32 +0000

In part 1, Dr. Shapiro discusses bone health issues for women facing breast cancer.

Breast Reconstruction Options, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:55:05 +0000

This podcast focuses on the numerous breast reconstruction options available to women facing breast cancer. Part 3 of the call features the question and answer session, in which Dr. Aldona Spiegel takes questions from some of our callers. To hear her lecture on this subject, please listen to parts one and two of this podcast.

Breast Reconstruction Options, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:50:51 +0000

This podcast focuses on the numerous breast reconstruction options available to women facing breast cancer. Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel, the director of the Center for Breast Restoration in Houston, Tex., provides an overview in plain language of the trends in surgical breast cancer treatment. She discusses the evolution of current breast cancer reconstruction techniques, specifically microsurgical perforator flaps (reconstruction using skin and fat tissue rather than muscle and performed under an operating microscope) and other autologous (from your own tissue) reconstruction options available today. Recent advances in providing innervation (nerve supply) in the flaps used in breast reconstruction will also be explained. Finally, Dr. Spiegel addresses the benefits and risks of breast reconstruction options, with a focus on the need to tailor the procedure to particular needs of the patient.

To hear the rest of her lecture, please listen to part 1.

Breast Reconstruction Options, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:46:09 +0000

To hear the rest of her lecture, please listen to part 2.

Fertility after Breast Cancer, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:55:36 +0000

Fertility is a major concern for many women facing breast cancer. In this podcast, Dr. Karine Chung, the founder and director of the Fertility Preservation Program of University of Southern California (USC) and an assistant professor at USC, will discuss the impact that treatment may have on a woman’s fertility. Part 3 of the podcast features the question and answer session in which Dr. Chung answers questions from some of our callers. To hear her presentation on this subject, please listen to parts one and two of this three-part podcast.

Fertility after Breast Cancer, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:50:11 +0000

Fertility is a major concern for many women facing breast cancer. In this podcast, Dr. Karine Chung, the founder and director of the Fertility Preservation Program of University of Southern California (USC) and an assistant professor at USC, discusses the impact that treatment may have on a woman’s fertility. She addresses options that may be used to protect future fertility and achieve pregnancy after breast cancer treatment. Dr. Chung also answers questions about the safety of having a child, and discuss the tests that assess fertility after treatment.

This is part two of Dr. Chung’s presentation. To hear the beginning of the presentation, please listen to part one of this three-part podcast.

Fertility after Breast Cancer, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:44:03 +0000

Fertility is a major concern for many women facing breast cancer. In this podcast, Dr. Karine Chung, the founder and director of the Fertility Preservation Program of University of Southern California (USC) and an assistant professor at USC, discusses the impact that treatment may have on a woman’s fertility. She addresses options that may be used to protect future fertility and achieve pregnancy after breast cancer treatment. Dr. Chung also answers questions about the safety of having a child, and discuss the tests that assess fertility after treatment.

This is part one of Dr. Chung’s presentation. To hear the remainder of the presentation, please listen to part two of this three-part podcast.

Current Research in Breast Cancer, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:55:43 +0000

In this podcast, Dr. Larissa Korde, a clinical researcher in the Clinical Genetics Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), gives highlights of the research findings presented at the 30th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) that took place in December. She discusses the research that has the biggest impact on breast cancer today and will give an overview of what’s on the horizon.

Part three of the podcast features the question and answer session in which Dr. Korde answers questions from some of our callers. To hear her presentation on this subject, please listen to parts one and two of this three-part podcast.

Current Research in Breast Cancer, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:50:04 +0000

SABCS is an international scientific conference for interaction and exchange of ideas among basic scientists, clinicians in breast cancer, patient advocates and other interested individuals. The exchange of ideas and data lead to a better understanding of breast cancer, as well as updates and breakthroughs in treatment options.

This is part two of Dr. Korde’s presentation. To hear the beginning of the presentation, please listen to part one of this three-part podcast.

Current Research in Breast Cancer, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:41:19 +0000

This is part one of Dr. Korde’s presentation. To hear the remainder of the presentation, please listen to part two of this three-part podcast.

Relationships Challenged by Cancer, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:45:08 +0000

Close relationships can be vital when coping with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. This podcast, presented by Dr. Karen Kayser of the Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College, addresses the issues couples may experience and will explain that personal coping styles affect the experience of both partners. Part 3 of this podcast features the question and answer portion of the call. To hear Dr. Kayser’s lecture on this subject, please listen to parts one and two.

Relationships Challenged by Cancer, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:33:06 +0000

Close relationships can be vital when coping with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. This podcast, presented by Dr. Karen Kayser of the Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College, addresses the issues couples may experience and will explain that personal coping styles affect the experience of both partners. Couples with pre-existing difficulties in their relationships often find it harder to deal with the demands of the cancer journey. Dr. Kayser outlines the key elements of successful coping, including respecting and understanding how your partner handles stress. Although medical treatment may end, emotional difficulties often remain and need attention.

This is part 2 of the lecture. To hear the beginning of the lecture, please listen to part one of this three-part podcast.

Relationships Challenged by Cancer, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:30:06 +0000

Close relationships can be vital when coping with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. This podcast, presented by Dr. Karen Kayser of the Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College, addresses the issues couples may experience and will explain that personal coping styles affect the experience of both partners. Couples with pre-existing difficulties in their relationships often find it harder to deal with the demands of the cancer journey. Dr. Kayser outlines the key elements of successful coping, including respecting and understanding how your partner handles stress. Although medical treatment may end, emotional difficulties often remain and need attention.

This is part 1 of the lecture. To hear the end of the lecture, please listen to part two of this three-part podcast.

Coping Techniques for Stress Reduction and Relaxation, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:19:54 +0000

Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis of your own or of a loved one can add enormous stress in all spheres of your life. In this podcast, Debra Sivesind, a clinical nurse specialist in the department of psychiatry at MD Anderson Cancer Center, teaches listeners about the mind-body connection and how it can be used for healing and healthy living. The benefits of relaxation can be experienced firsthand during a brief, guided exercise, found in part two of this podcast. This section, part 3, features the question and answer section of this call.

Coping Techniques for Stress Reduction and Relaxation, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:25:56 +0000

Coping Techniques for Stress Reduction and Relaxation, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:10:57 +0000

Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis of your own or of a loved one can add enormous stress in all spheres of your life. In this podcast, Debra Sivesind, a clinical nurse specialist in the department of psychiatry at MD Anderson Cancer Center, teaches listeners about the mind-body connection and how it can be used for healing and healthy living. The benefits of relaxation can be experienced firsthand during a brief, guided exercise, found in part two of this podcast. This section, part one, features a discussion of the mind-body connection and the importance of keeping stress levels low.

Advocacy in Breast Cancer: Be Part of the Solution, Part 3/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:20:15 +0000

In this podcast, Geoffrey L. Greene, Ph.D., of the University of Chicago Cancer Center, discusses the important role advocates play in getting funding for breast cancer research. This section of the three-part podcast features the question and answer section of the call. To hear Dr. Greene’s presentation on this subject, please listen to parts one and two of this podcast.

Advocacy in Breast Cancer: Be Part of the Solution, Part 2/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:10:53 +0000

In this podcast, Geoffrey L. Greene, Ph.D., of the University of Chicago Cancer Center, discusses the important role advocates play in getting funding for breast cancer research. Studies on topics such as why cancer spreads, treatment resistance and targeting metastasis have been made possible through advocacy efforts. Dr. Greene explains the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Fund (DoD BCRP) and how advocates advise investigators in ongoing research.

This is part two of Dr. Greene’s presentation. To hear the beginning of the presentation, please listen to part one of this three-part podcast.

Advocacy in Breast Cancer: Be Part of the Solution, Part 1/3

Breast Cancer Network of Strength — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:01:21 +0000

In this podcast, Geoffrey L. Greene, Ph.D., of the University of Chicago Cancer Center, discusses the important role advocates play in getting funding for breast cancer research. Studies on topics such as why cancer spreads, treatment resistance and targeting metastasis have been made possible through advocacy efforts. Dr. Greene explains the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Fund (DoD BCRP) and how advocates advise investigators in ongoing research.

This is part one of Dr. Greene’s presentation. To hear the remainder of the presentation, please listen to part two of this three-part podcast.