http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts This blog features the latest Breast Cancer Network of Strength ShareRing Podcasts. To read transcripts from previous calls or to sign up for a call, visit www.networkofstrength.org/ sharering Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:59:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2009/03/chemo-brain-fatigue-and-other-sie-effects-of-breast-cancer-treatment/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2009/01/finding-inner-peace-for-better-health/ 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. http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2009/01/breast-cancer-treatment-updates/ 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. http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2009/01/exercise-and-breast-cancer/ 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. http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/12/preventing-cancer-in-women-changing-the-paradigm-from-treatment-of-disease-to-prediction-of-risk-and-prevention-of-disease/ 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. http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/12/options-for-breast-reconstruction/ 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. http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/12/where-are-my-keys-coping-with-chemobrain/ 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. http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/12/what-is-lymphedema/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/12/powerful-foods-that-fight-breast-cancer-learn-how-and-why-they-work/ 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:  ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/11/special-advocacy-teleconference-is-the-media-delivering-the-health-news-we-need/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/11/the-breast-cancer-experience-what-helps-get-me-through/ 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, ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/11/understanding-your-genetic-history/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/11/dealingwiththesideeffects/   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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/07/maintaining-and-regaining-intimacy-part-33/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/07/maintaining-and-regaining-intimacy-part-23/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/07/maintaining-and-regaining-intimacy-part-13/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/05/inspirational-stories-of-strength-five-dynamic-individuals-touched-by-breast-cancer-part-33/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/05/inspirational-stories-of-strength-five-dynamic-individuals-touched-by-breast-cancer-2/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/05/inspirational-stories-of-strength-five-dynamic-individuals-touched-by-breast-cancer/ 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. http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/04/managing-bone-health-and-bone-metastases-part-33/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/04/managing-bone-health-and-bone-metastases-part-23/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/04/managing-bone-health-and-bone-metastases-part-13/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/03/breast-reconstruction-options-part-33/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/03/breast-reconstruction-options-part-23/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/03/breast-reconstruction-options-part-13/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/02/fertility-after-breast-cancer-part-33/ 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. ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/02/fertility-after-breast-cancer-part-23/ 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. ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/02/fertility-after-breast-cancer-part-13/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/01/current-research-in-breast-cancer-part-33/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/01/current-research-in-breast-cancer-part-23/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2008/01/current-research-in-breast-cancer-part-13/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/12/relationships-challenged-by-cancer-part-33/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/12/relationships-challenged-by-cancer-part-23/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/12/relationships-challenged-by-cancer-part-13/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/11/advocacy-in-breast-cancer-be-part-of-the-solution-part-23-2/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/11/coping-techniques-for-stress-reduction-and-relaxation-part-23/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/11/coping-techniques-for-stress-reduction-and-relaxation-part-13/ 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, ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/09/advocacy-in-breast-cancer-be-part-of-the-solution-part-33-2/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/09/advocacy-in-breast-cancer-be-part-of-the-solution-part-23-3/ 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 ... http://networkofstrength.org/podcasts/2007/09/advocacy-in-breast-cancer-be-part-of-the-solution-part-13-2/