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Network of Strength

The ShareRing Network is a free, monthly one-hour teleconference featuring a breast cancer related presentation by a medical professional followed by a question and answer session. Participants are divided into small groups for discussion, which are moderated by peer counselors.


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Breast Cancer Information

Understanding Your Genetic History
August 20, 2008
Speaker: Shelly Cummings
Genetic Counselor and Regional Medical Specialist
Myriad Genetic Laboratories
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Current Research in Breast Cancer
January 16, 2008
Speaker: Larissa Korde, M.D., M.P.H.
Staff Clinician
Clinical Genetics Branch Division of Cancer, Epidemiology and Genetics
National Cancer Institute
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Advocacy in Breast Cancer: Be Part of the Solution
September 19, 2007
Speaker: Geoffrey L. Greene, Ph.D.,
The Ben May Department for Cancer Research
The University of Chicago Cancer Center
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Clinical Trials: What’s In It for Me?
August 15, 2007
Speaker: Hyman B. Muss, MD
Medical Oncologist
University of Vermont: Vermont Cancer Center
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Early Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women: Know your Treatment Options
November 15, 2006
Speaker: William Gradishar, M.D., Director of Breast Medical Oncology
Northwestern University
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This call was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis Oncology.

Genetics and Breast Cancer
October 18, 2006
Shelly Cummings, M.S.
Genetic Counselor, Cancer Risk Clinic
University of Chicago
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Advanced Breast Cancer: Tools for the Journey
September 20, 2006
Speaker: Musa Mayer
Author, Breast Cancer Survivor and Advocate
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What is Breast Cancer?
July 19, 2006
Speaker: Dr. Robert A. Weinberg, Ph.D. Member, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
Daniel K. Ludwig Professor of Biology, MIT Cambridge, MA
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Update on Breast Imaging
January 18, 2006
Dr. Judith Wolfman, Diagnostic Radiologist, Director of Lynn Sage Breast Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Clinical Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer: an Update from ASCO
June 15, 2005
Speaker: Clifford A. Hudis, M.D., Chief, Breast Cancer Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
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"Me" Concerns

The Breast Cancer Experience: What Helped Get Me Through
October 15, 2008
Speaker: Julie K. Silver M.D.
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Author and Cancer Survivor
PDF File For the transcript, click here.

Maintaining and Regaining Intimacy
June 18, 2008, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Speaker: Emily Harrell, M.S.M.F.T., L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor and Sex Therapist
The Berman Center
Chicago, IL
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Inspirational Stories of Strength: Five Dynamic Individuals Touched by Breast Cancer
May 21, 2008, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Celebrating Y-ME/Breast Cancer Network of Strength's 30th anniversary with five unique individual stories of breast cancer.
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Breast Reconstruction Options
March 19, 2008, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Aldona J. Spiegel, M. D.
The Center for Breast Restoration
The Methodist Hospital
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Fertility After Breast Cancer
February 20, 2008, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Karine Chung, M.D., M.S.C.E.
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
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Relationships Challenged By Cancer
December 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Karen Kayser, M.S.W., Ph.D.
Professor, Boston College
Graduate School of Social Work
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Coping Techniques for Stress Reduction and Relaxation
November 14, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Speaker: Debra M. Sivesind, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
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Caring for the Caregiver: When a Family Member or Friend Has Cancer
July 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Speaker: Joanne Corbo Cruz, M.S.W., L.M.S.W., A.C.T.
Behavioral Health Social Worker
National Family Caregivers Association
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Female Health Issues After Breast Cancer
June 20, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
Speaker: Elena Kamel, M.D.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University
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Strategies for Healthy Eating
May 16, 2007
Speaker: Kim Dalzell, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
Nutrition Consultant and Author
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Healing After Breast Cancer
March 21, 2007
Speaker: Dr. Julie Silver, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
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Doctor/Patient Relationship After Breast Cancer
February 21, 2007
Speaker: Jacob D. Bitran, M.D., F.A.C.P.,F.C.C.P.
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, Illinois
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Powerhouse Nutrition for the New Year
January 17, 2007
Speaker: Kim Dalzell, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
Nutrition Consultant and Author
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Intimacy and Sexual Health
June 21, 2006
Speaker: Suzanne Roth, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Nurse Practitioner
Berman Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Emotional Changes After Breast Cancer
March 15, 2006
Dr. Mary K. Hughes, C.N.S.
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Texas at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
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One Woman's Story
February 15, 2006
Dr. Sandy Goldberg, NBC5 Chicago Health and Nutrition Contributor and breast cancer survivor
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Living Through Breast Cancer
September 21, 2005
Speaker: Carolyn M. Kaelin, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.
Director, Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
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Sexuality and Intimacy After Breast CancerAugust 17, 2005
Speaker: Lillie Shockney, R.N., Administrative Director of Breast Center at Johns Hopkins Breast Center, Clinician and Educator.
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Children's Reactions to a Parent's Cancer: How Adults Can Help Children
July 20, 2005
Speaker: Lynette Wilhardt, LCSW, Program Director, Kids Konnected
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Natural Nutrition for Breast Cancer
April 20, 2005
Speaker: Kim Dalzell, PhD, RD, LD, International Nutrition consultant and author.
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A Young Woman’s Guide Through Breast Cancer
February 16, 2005
Speaker: Rochelle Shoretz. Rochelle is the founder and director of Sharsheret, which is an organization that helps young women with breast cancer. Rochelle was 28 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Grieving After Breast Cancer
January 19, 2005
Speaker: Lynn Staley. Lynn is a Grief Recovery Specialist and is certified by the Grief Recovery Institute in California. She leads the Grief Recovery Outreach Program in Naperville, Illinois. She is also the author of The Tribute Journal.
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Side Effects

Dealing with the Side Effects of Treatment Now and Later
July 16, 2008
Speaker: Banu Arun, M.D.
Associate Professor
Breast Medical Oncology
Co-Director Clinical Cancer Genetics
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Managing Bone Health and Bone Metastases
April 16, 2008
Speaker: Charles L. Shapiro, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine
Director of Breast Medical Oncology
Director of Lance Armstrong Foundation Center of Excellence
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
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Understanding Lymphedema Treatment
April 18, 2007
Speaker: Julia Osborne, P.T., C.M.L.D.T.
Clinic Director, Physiotherapy Associates
Oncology Rehabilitation
Denver, Colo.
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Prevention and Treatment of Lymphedema
August 16, 2006
Speaker: Clinical Director of Oncology Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Associates
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Cancer Fatigue and Chemo-Brain
May 17, 2006
Speaker: John A. Glaspy, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor and Director
UCLA Oncology/Hematology
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Bone Health After Breast Cancer
November 16, 2005
Speaker: Michele Glasgow, M.D., Director Osteoporosis Center, Midwest Orthopedic Institute, Illinois.
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Prevention and Treatment of Lymphedema
March 16, 2005
The speaker is: Lynn Phillips. Lynn is a certified lymphedema therapist and the President of Equilibrium Lymphatic Health Center in Richmond, Virginia that promotes therapeutic massage and lymphatic health.
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The Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
December 15, 2004
Speaker: Dr. Suzanne Conzen, assistant professor of medicine and cancer biology and a medical oncologist on the faculty of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
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Sources of Strength: How to Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue
April 21, 2004
Webcast and transcript available
Speaker: Karen Stanley, R.N., president, Oncology Nursing Association
This program was produced by HealthTalk from a Y-ME ShareRing Network Teleconference.

Treatment Options

Choices in Breast Cancer, From Discovery and Decision Making Through Treatment and Beyond.
September 17, 2008
Speaker: Kenneth Miller, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medical Oncology
Yale School of Medicine
Director of Connecticut Challenge Survivorship Clinic
Author of Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment
PDF File For the transcript, click here.

Current Role of Hormone Therapies for Breast Cancer
October 17, 2007
Clifford A. Hudis, M.D.
Chief of Breast Cancer Medicine Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
PDF File For the PDF version, click here.

Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Options
April 19, 2006
Dr. David Song, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Associate Professor of Surgery
Chief, Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Chicago
PDF File For the PDF version, click here.

The Best News About Radiation Therapy
December 21, 2005
Carol Kommehl, M.D. FACRO, Radiation Oncologist and author of the book, The Best News About Radiation Therapy.
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New Developments in Treatment for Postmenopausal Women with Early Breast Cancer
October 19, 2005
Speaker: Clifford A. Hudis, M.D., Chief, Breast Cancer Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
The October teleconference was made possible by a grant from Novartis Oncology.
PDF File For the PDF version, click here.

Understanding Your Genetic History
May 18, 2005
Speaker: Shelly Cummings, Genetic Counselor and Assistant Director of Cancer Risk Clinic at the University of Chicago.
PDF File For the PDF version, click here.

Advances in Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
November 17, 2004
Speaker: Dr. John Lamond, radiation oncologist, Crozer Regional Cancer Center, Upland, Pennsylvania
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The Latest Techniques in Breast ReconstructionOctober 20, 2004
Speaker: Dr. David Song, assistant professor, University of Chicago.
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