Be Empowered Webinars

Please join us for a special series of on-line seminars for people affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Our series features presentations by experts on topics of importance to our community. You can submit questions for our speakers to answer at the end of each webinar.

Who Should Attend?

The series is designed for people concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, cancer survivors, previvors, and health care providers.

How to Attend

• You must be pre-registered. Simply click the title of the event(s) you want to attend to register. Complete the registration to receive the event link and call in phone number. You will need to register for EACH event separately.
• You may dial into the event via the conference call number you receive or listen via your computer's speakers.
• The FORCE webinar series uses Go To Meeting software. You will be sent information on installing the free Go to Meeting software program prior to attending along with a link for the event and phone number if you chose to dial in. (You may also listen via your computer.)
• On the day of the event, about 10-15 minutes before the start time, please click the link you received by email to join our session. if you are listening through your computer speakers - there's nothing else to do. If you're using the phone line, call the number provided about 5 minutes before the webinar start time.

 

Upcoming Webinars

High-Risk Surveillance for Breast Cancer
February 22, 2012, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern Time, presented by Christopher Flowers, MBBS, Moffitt Cancer Center

This webinar will focus on nonsurgical approaches to breast cancer risk management including options currently available, standard of care, emerging technology and the importance of breast self exam. Presented by Dr. Christopher Flowers of Moffitt Cancer Center.

Update on the IMPACT Study and Implications for Men with BRCA Mutations
March 27, 2012, 7:00-8:00 PM Eastern Time, presented by Jacquelyn Powers, University of Pennsylvania

Jacquelyn Powers will discuss IMPACT, which is an international study that aims to discover whether screening to detect prostate cancer can be targeted at men who carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 alterations, leading to an earlier diagnosis and improved survival. It also aims to discover whether men who carry these genetic alterations are more likely to die from the disease, and/or develop an aggressive form of the disease.

Archived Webinar Recordings

Metastatic Breast Cancer - What’s New?
September 19th, 2011, presented by Hatem Soliman, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida

Dr. Hatem Soliman, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Moffitt Cancer Center discussed information for breast cancer survivors living with metastatic breast cancer.

How Do I Decide? Decision-making Surrounding Hereditary Cancer
August 2, 2011, presented by Allision Kurian MD, M.Sc, Stanford University School of Medicine

This session discussed the standard of care risk management options and helps sort through those options to make decisions that are right for your circumstances.

Nutrition and Supplements
May 11 , 2011, presented by Sally Scroggs, RD, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

This session reviewed the latest information on nutritional supplements including the latest recommendations for Vitamin D and calcium.

Genetics 101
March 10, 2011, presented by Rebecca Sutphen, MD

This session reviewed the basics of hereditary cancer syndromes including discussion on the different types of hereditary syndromes and mutations that can lead to cancer along with the types of tests available and the different risks associated with these cancers.

Does Ovarian Cancer Start in the Fallopian Tubes? How Does This Affect Screening and Prevention?
February 8 2011, presented by Noah Kauff, MD, FACog

Dr. Kauff discusses the latest research and expert opinions on whether most hereditary ovarian cancer begins in the fallopian tubes and approaches to ovarian cancer screening based on these findings.

How Do I Get Motivated? Changing your lifestyle and diet
January 11, 2011, presented by Bob Wright

Bob Wright discusses how small differences in eating and exercise habits can lead to big changes in health and well-being, how to plan out your weight loss strategy and incorporate it into a busy life..

Treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer: An Update
July 20, 2010, presented by Melinda Telli, MD.; Acting Assistant Professor; Division of Oncology; Stanford University School of Medicine; Stanford, CA

This session focuses on specific groups of women who are likely to develop TNBC; features of TNBC that make it unique and challenging to treat; and emerging and promising treatment options for TNBC

Sharing Risk Information with Children
May 5, 2010, presented by Karen Hurley, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

This session focuses on feelings that parents commonly experience when dealing with the possibility of risk to their children and guidelines for communication.

GINA Update: The Newly Enacted Federal Ban on Genetic Discrimination and What It Means for You
April 13, 2010, presented by Jennifer R. Leib, Sc.M., C.G.C.  Partner, HealthFutures LLC (a CRD Associates Company).

The session focuses on the protections afforded by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and the gaps that remain after its enactment.

Exercise, Obesity, and Cancer Prevention: An Update
March 3, 2010, presented by Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, FACSM, Associate Professor, University of Pennsylanvia School of Medicine.

This provides an overview of the scientific evidence for the link between exercise and obesity with cancer, primarily focusing on breast and colon cancers.

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