Strength in Numbers & Supporting Survivors: An evening of breast health education.

The Comprehensive Breast Program at Dartmouth Cancer Center invites you for an afternoon of learning, inspiration and fellowship.

This event is free of charge and open to the public.

3-3:30 pm: Welcome reception and time with vendors; coffee, tea and light refreshments.

3:40 pm: Opening remarks: Mary Chamberlin, MD

3:45 – 4:45 pm: Cancer Recovery and Recurrence Prevention

• Reflections from patients and providers
• Handling fear of reoccurrence – Sivan Rotenberg, PhD
• Physical activity and breast cancer recovery research trial – Courtney Stevens, PhD
• Q&A panel with providers and patients

4:45 – 5:15: Time with vendors, refreshments and mocktails. Music by Grace Wallace.

5:15 – 6:45: Breast Cancer Research Updates

• Breast Pathology and AI: Current Status and Future Prospects – Jonathan Marotti, MD
• Breast Cancer Locator for surgical precision – Richard Barth, MD
• Phases of clinical trials – Zubair, Afzal, MD
• Using Cherenkov Imaging to improve the Quality of Breast Radiotherapy – Allison Matous, MD
• Copper depletion as a therapeutic strategy to prevent breast cancer recurrence – Linda Vahdat, MD
• Research Nursing
• Q&A panel with clinical researchers

6:45 – 7: Closing remarks

Special thanks to our vendors and support organizations:

Hand-to-Heart Project in-home massage, PALS aquatic fitness; Mahana Magic support for children; The Prouty cancer fundraiser; Casting for Recovery outdoor retreats; CREW rowing program; Amanda Thomas Boutique products and services; Dartmouth Health Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy; Nicole Parker oncology dietitian; Dartmouth Cancer Center Complementary Care Program and more!