NYOH Community Cancer Foundation
Taking Charge of Our Tomorrows
This day-long breast cancer survivorship program brought together patients, survivors, and caregivers with connection, encouragement, and healing. Attendees heard from panels of healthcare professionals about follow-up care, managing side effects, nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle strategies. This event was led by Dr. Maria Theodoulou, breast cancer oncologist.
This event occurred on Saturday, August 1.
Watch Video Recordings of the Program
Identification, Diagnosis and Local Management of Breast Cancer and the Risk Factors of Gynecologic Cancers
Diving Deeper into Clinical Research & Breakthroughs in Treatment
The Role of Patient Advocacy
The Role of Partnering with Industry
Watch the Full Program
Featured Panelists
Dr. Frank Arena
Medical Oncology
NYU Langone Health & Arena Foundation for Medical Research
Dr. Ranjit Banwait
Breast Medical Oncology
NYOH
Myra Biblowit
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Dr. Anna Boguniewicz
Cytopathology
Albany Med Health System
Dr. Jeanne Carter
Psychology and Sexual Health
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lauren Seides Chartan
Advocate and Survivor
Dr. Chau Dang
Breast Medical Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Azeez Farooki
Endocrinology and Bone Health
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Juliet Fattaleh
Breast Oncology
Natera
Frances Ford, LCSW-R, OSW-C
Social Work
NYOH
Diane Granger
Patient Financial Counselor
NYOH
Mary Jimenez
Director
Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
Dr. Hyman Muss
Breast Medical Oncology and Geriatric Oncology
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Dr. Tia Olds
Radiation Oncology
NYOH
Dr. George Plitas
Breast Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Tana Pradhan
GYN Oncology
NYOH
Dr. Neil Iyengar
Breast Medical Oncology
Emory University
Stacy Fischer Rosenthal
Advocate & Survivor
Dr. Loren Rourke
Breast Surgery and Author
The Woodlands
Emily Rubin
Author and Survivor
Sandra Sanderson, PT
Physical Therapy and Lymphedema
St. Peter’s Health Partners
Dr. Rodney Sherman
Oncology Medical Affairs
Celcuity
Dr. Karen Tedesco
Medical Oncology & Hematology
New York Oncology Hematology
Dr. Maria Theodoulou
Breast Medicine Oncology
NYOH
Dr. Tiffany Troso
Cancer Coach & Consultant
Dr. Jeff Uzzilia
Cardio Oncology
Capital Cardiology
Deborah Wafer
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Gilead Sciences
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Stacy & Richard Rosenthal Family Fund
Premier Level
Collaborator Level
COMMUNITY EXHIBITORS
Akira Medical Imaging + Wellness, Columbia Memorial Health, The Flutter Express, The Healthcare Consortium, Imerman Angels, Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, Night Out for You, To Life!, and the Young Survivor Coalition
Additional thanks to Hudson Hall, Chelsea McKaig, Hoora Mirabzadeh, Drew Roth, and Katie Walsh
