Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

The unique experiences of women with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer are not often understood and their voices seldom heard in the breast cancer community. Being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer can bring up many different emotions; there are new treatments to consider, side effects to manage, and emotional and practical needs to address as women try to maintain the best quality of life. Recognizing these challenges, as well as the difficulties family members and friends face in trying to provide support to their loved ones, Breast Fest presents an opportunity to join in an important conversation with professionals and a woman living with metastatic breast cancer as they explore the complex experiences and needs of this diverse and underrepresented community of women.

Panelists:
Dr. Eileen Rakovitch, Associate Professor, Clinician Scientist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Karen Fergus, Psychologist, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre and York University
Lisa Rendall, Woman living with metastatic breast cancer

Moderator: Farheen Beg, Programs Manager, Rethink Breast Cancer

Date: November 21, 2:30 pm

Panel will be preceded by a screening of Stage IV at 1:00 pm

Co-presented by: