2026 Surviving & Thriving Breast Cancer Symposium

The symposium highlights key topics centered on advancing breast cancer care and supporting long-term wellness. It explores immunotherapy as a personalized approach to treatment that enhances the body’s ability to fight cancer, while also addressing the critical link between breast cancer treatments and heart health, with a focus on prevention and best practices for maintaining overall 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.

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

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.

Info: Danielle Poole is a heart attack survivor, WomenHeart Champion and community advocate.

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

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