2026 Surviving & Thriving Breast Cancer Symposium
About this Event
The symposium focuses on improving breast cancer care and long-term wellness. It covers immunotherapy as a personalized treatment that helps the body fight cancer. It also addresses heart health, prevention, and cardiovascular wellness.
In addition, the program emphasizes the power of survivorship through lived experiences that inspire resilience and hope. It also underscores the importance of advocacy, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their healthcare decisions and equipping them with the tools to navigate their journey with confidence.
Agenda
Immunotherapy
Host: Dr. Shelton Earp
Info: Immunotherapy is a game-changing approach to cancer treatment which involves personalized
precision oncology. Immunotherapy seeks to enhance the immune system’s natural ability to fight disease. Speaker: Shelton Earp, MD – Lineberger Professor of Cancer Research and Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology in the UNC School of Medicine
Women's Heart Health
Host: Dr. Mary Branch
Info: According to the American Heart Association, breast cancer treatments may increase the risk of heart disease. Knowing the connection between breast cancer and heart disease is extremely important since the mortality rate for heart disease is higher than for any other medical condition. This year’s symposium seeks to clarify best practices for optimal heart health. Speaker: Mary Branch, MD – Cardiologist with expertise in cardio-oncology, currently practicing in Western Kentucky at Owensboro Health.
Advocacy and You
Host: Dr. Tiffany Morris
Info: Advocacy informs the way in which we move through life, the decisions we make and the causes we support. Most people would benefit from self-advocacy to achieve personal healthcare goals. Speaker: Tiffany Morris, Ph.D – Director of the School of Nursing, North Carolina A&T State University
Survivor Story
Host: Danielle Poole
Info: Danielle Poole is a heart attack survivor, WomenHeart Champion and community advocate. She’s a powerful voice for patient advocacy, equity-centered care, and education, teaching women to trust their bodies, know their numbers, and demand better.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 49.87
