Breast Cancer: Moving From Awareness to Advocacy | Online

About this event

By the end of this year, over 276,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women according to breastcancer.org. In addition, breast cancer’s mortality rates are higher than any other cancer in women.

The diagnosis is just the beginning of the journey and coping with practical needs becomes challenging. Medical and financial paperwork are often just as traumatizing for the individual as the diagnosis itself.

Early detection and education are key to moving from awareness to advocacy. This discussion hopes to honor those who have passed on, those who have rang that bell, and those who pour their life into this work.

Takeaways

• Ways to give back to the community through breast cancer prevention advocacy.
• How to advocate for your health and the health of other humans.
• What sort of new solutions and technology there are for timely breast cancer diagnostics.
• How caregivers are getting the emotional support they need.
• Why a cancer-free diagnosis can still lead to depression and anxiety.
• Mental health and wellness tips for patients, their caregivers, and their loved ones.