Own Your Path: Self-Advocacy and Self-Care

Ellie Fund BBCEC Equity in Breast Care Symposium 2025

Own Your Path: Self-Advocacy and Self-Care

Event Details:

Date: June 23, 2025

Location: Roxbury Community College

Join us for an empowering afternoon of education, inspiration, and connection!

The BBCEC 2025 Equity in Breast Care Symposium is designed to uplift, educate, and empower breast cancer patients, caregivers, patient navigators, and healthcare providers. Through expert-led sessions, personal stories, and interactive workshops, we will explore self-advocacy, the latest in breast cancer research, wellness strategies, and self-care techniques.

🔹 Patient Panel: Personal Journeys & Self-Advocacy
🔹 Breakthroughs in Research: Early Detection & Clinical Trials
🔹 Nutrition & Wellness: Fueling Your Body & Mind
🔹 Beauty & Self-Care: Navigating Changes in Appearance
🔹 Advocacy & Community: How to Get Involved

🔹 Opening Remarks

🔹 Session 1: Patient Panel – Finding Strength in the Journey. Real stories from breast cancer survivors on navigating diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer.

🔹 Session 2: Breakthroughs in Research & Clinical Trials. Latest advancements in early detection and treatment options. Expert insights from Dana-Farber, Brigham & Women’s, and more.

🔹 Session 3: Nutrition & Wellness – Thriving Through Treatment . Practical guidance on eating well, managing side effects, and staying active. Be ready to prepare easy, cancer-fighting recipes.

🔹 Session 4: Beauty & Self-Care – Navigating Changes in Appearance. Hair loss, skincare, and makeup tips from top experts in mini-workshops.

🔹 Closing Session: Advocacy & Empowerment – How You Can Make a Difference. Learn how to get involved in advocacy, research, and awareness campaigns.

✨ Breast cancer patients & survivors
✨ Caregivers & loved ones
✨ Healthcare providers & patient navigators
✨ Advocates & community members

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Join us in shaping a future of equity in breast care through education, advocacy, and self-empowerment. We can't wait to see you there!

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