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Patient-centered care, clinical trials & translational research on breast cancer @danafarber.bsky.social and Harvard Medical School. Appts: 877-442-3324, Clinical trials: 877-338-7425

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🌿 Join us for #ForestTherapy and support your well-being through nature! Open to Dana-Farber patients with metastatic cancer.

Sessions are guided by certified forest therapy guides. No prior experience is required.

📧 Register: Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu
Space is limited.

09.03.2026 12:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🔍 Understanding Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL)

BCRL is swelling caused by lymphatic fluid buildup after breast cancer treatment. It can affect the arm, hand, breast, or trunk.

Swipe to learn about risk factors, early signs, and prevention.

#WorldLymphedemaDay

06.03.2026 16:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us on Zoom March 26 for our Lunch & Learn: New Developments in #BreastCancer Research for Older Adults with Rachel Freedman, MD, MPH. Discover the latest advances and #ClinicalTrials relevant to older adults.

Register: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

06.03.2026 14:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Vaginal Estrogen Use in Patients with a History of Breast Cancer | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute YouTube video by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

The prevalence of #Genitourinary Syndrome of #Menopause in patients with a history of #BreastCancer is high. In this short video Dr. Letícia Varella discusses #VaginalEstrogen use in patients with a history of breast cancer.

05.03.2026 18:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us on Saturday, April 11, at 10 am, for the 8th Annual #InflammatoryBreastCancer Patient Forum. This free virtual forum will provide information about #IBC for patients, their friends and loved ones, and healthcare professionals.
All are welcome!

redcap.partners.org/redcap/surve...

04.03.2026 15:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📣 Oncology Providers: We want to hear from you!

As first-line treatment for HER2+ #MetastaticBreastCancer continues to evolve, we’re conducting a brief survey to better understand provider knowledge, confidence, and comfort with maintenance therapy decisions.

📝 Survey: forms.gle/qCLwHyZ52yTS...

24.02.2026 17:23 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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☕️ Join us via Zoom for the Older Adults with Breast Cancer Program’s virtual Coffee Hour! A supportive space for adults 65+ in #BreastCancer care. Connect, share, and find community.

Register: redcap.partners.org/redcap/surve...

26.02.2026 17:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Assess Your Risk: Take Charge of Your Health

Learn your personal risk for #BreastCancer & ovarian cancer in 5–10 min. Free tool for adults 18+ with no personal history. Get personalized recommendations and resources.

Take the quiz: assess-your-risk.dana-farber.org

26.02.2026 14:17 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us on Wednesday, March 11 | 1 – 2 p.m. ET for our next EMBRACE Webinar on how clinical trials are identified and offered for people living with #MetastaticBreastCancer.

Register today: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZhpvCuPfToqVEeNKJFSs5w#/registration

24.02.2026 19:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📣 Oncology Providers: We want to hear from you!

As first-line treatment for HER2+ #MetastaticBreastCancer continues to evolve, we’re conducting a brief survey to better understand provider knowledge, confidence, and comfort with maintenance therapy decisions.

📝 Survey: forms.gle/qCLwHyZ52yTS...

24.02.2026 17:23 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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We are leading a new study to evaluate the safety & effectiveness of #Avutometinib (#Avmapki®) with #abemaciclib (Verzenio®) + #fulvestrant (Faslodex®) in metastatic HR+/HER2- #BreastCancer.

To learn more call 877-338-7425 or visit dana-farber.org/clinical-tri...

13.02.2026 16:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Updates to Cancer Survivorship: Optimizing Care and Outcomes | Harvard Medical School Professional, Corporate, and Continuing Education Deliver cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies to help clinicians recognize, manage, and coordinate the complex medical and psychosocial needs of cancer survivors across the continuum of care.

New year, better survivorship care🎯

Check out @harvardmed.bsky.social CME course: Updates to #CancerSurvivorship: Optimizing Care and Outcomes to help strengthen your expertise in survivorship care.

Registration🔗below:
learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/upd...

06.02.2026 21:17 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us on Friday, February 13th, for our next EMBRACE Webinar on how to advocate for yourself regarding legal and insurance matters. Don't miss it!

Register here: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

28.01.2026 17:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Updated CME on demand Course @harvardmed.bsky.social Enhance your skills in #CancerSurvivorship care with new modules on underserved survivor groups, plus the latest evidence-based strategies for managing long-term risks and psychosocial needs.

Register➡️ cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/cancer-survi...

01.12.2025 19:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Our #BreastCancerBreakthroughs webinar in now online!
Watch Drs. Burstein, Tolaney, Lin, Lynce, and Garrido-Castro, discuss important #BreastCancer research presented at #ESMO25.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Ma_r31M1M.

21.11.2025 15:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us on December 5th for our next EMBRACE Forum as we continue the conversation around equity in cancer care. Don’t miss it!

Register here: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

18.11.2025 16:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Breast Cancer Breakthroughs: ESMO25 Highlights - YouTube

We’ve just released a series of ESMO video highlights covering the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer research and care. 🎥💡

Catch all the videos here and stay informed with the newest insights from ESMO!

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

17.11.2025 23:10 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth- a time to reflect, learn, and lead in survivorship care.

🩺 Join @harvardmed.bsky.social CME course: Updates to #CancerSurvivorship: Optimizing Care and Outcomes to help strengthen your expertise in survivorship care.

learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/upd...

24.10.2025 17:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Union Capital Boston for Breast Cancer Education Night!
🗓 Thursday, Oct 23 | 6:30–8 PM
💻 Via Zoom & Facebook Live
Hear from experts and survivors on breast health, early detection, and support.
us02web.zoom.us/j/8716434246...

17.10.2025 19:48 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Oct 15 is Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day! Dana-Farber is advancing ILC research and joined advocates to support making it a permanent awareness day.

#DanaFarber #BreastCancer #ILC #ILCawareness #ResearchMatters

16.10.2025 20:15 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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💊 Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Over-the-Counter Medications: What You Need to Know with Amal Arnaout, RPh, PharmD.
🗓 Thursday, Oct. 23 at 12 p.m.
📍 Via Zoom | All ages welcome

dfci.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#BreastCancerAwareness #DanaFarber

10.10.2025 13:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ever wonder if it’s safe to take over-the-counter (OTC) meds with your cancer treatment?

Join breast oncology pharmacist Amal Arnaout, PharmD for an informal discussion on safe & effective OTC use.

📅 Oct 23rd from 12 PM - 1 PM ET

🔗 Register: dfci.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

29.09.2025 19:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join @Dana-Farber’s expert medical oncologists to learn more about treatment and research updates for each sub-type of #MetastaticBreastCancer.

🗓️ October 10 | 11 a.m. – Noon ET

Register here: www.dana-farber.org/cancer-care/...

23.09.2025 13:24 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join Drs. Nancy Lin and Sara Tolaney, for the opening event of the 2025-2026 EMBRACE #MetastaticBreastCancer Forum!

🗓️ October 10 | 9:30-10:45 a.m. ET

Register here: www.dana-farber.org/cancer-care/...

19.09.2025 16:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Catching up with Idalina Colburn, an oncology nurse navigator at Dana-Farber, whose strength and compassion shine as she supports patients while facing her own breast cancer. 💜

Grateful to be part of such an inspiring event. 🎙️⚾

#JimmyFund #FenwayPark #DanaFarber #BreastCancer

13.09.2025 14:21 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Register today👉 Virtual: treatment expert panel with a focus on stage 4 #MetastaticBreastCancer.
🗓️Wed, Sept 10 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm ET
This event is part of the #BreastCancer in Young Adults forum series for patients, survivors, and loved ones.
dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

08.09.2025 19:42 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us for a virtual treatment expert panel with a focus on #EarlyBreastCancer. This event is part of the #BreastCancerInYoungAdults forum series for patients, survivors, and loved ones.
🗓️Wed, Sept 10 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm ET
Register Today: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

08.09.2025 14:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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💪 Join our FITNESS CLASS and support the Cohorts
@TheJimmyFund Team with this fundraiser at Orange Theory
Fitness in Belmont!
🗓️The class will be held at 11am on Saturday, Sept 13th at Orange Theory Fitness Belmont: 80 Trapelo Road, Belmont MA 02478.
danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR/Jimm...

08.09.2025 14:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Young & Strong is developing new tools, resources, and a refreshed website for young adults with breast cancer. Take two minutes to complete this survey and share your voice.

redcapdfci.dfci.harvard.edu/redcap/surve...

24.07.2025 14:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
EMBRACE MBC Forum Series – ASCO 2025 Updates

EMBRACE MBC Forum Series – ASCO 2025 Updates

Please join @ptarantinomd.bsky.social social to learn about updates on treatment and research for metastatic breast cancer from the 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Conference. For more information and to register, please visit bit.ly/4lprw7N.

15.07.2025 14:00 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0