Stay Alert: Managing the Long-Term Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

Program Leaders: Fox Chase Nurse Navigators Kimberly Cobb, BSN, RN, OCN, and Megan Metzgar, BSN, RN, OCN

The side effects of breast cancer treatment may last many years after your treatment is over. Some common concerns include heart problems, pain, fatigue, numbness, and weight gain. During this session, you will learn what to watch for, what to report to your provider and when to call them.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer - Survivorship Series for Young Women

As a young woman with breast cancer, you have unique needs and questions. Fox Chase Cancer Center has partnered with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a national breast cancer nonprofit organization that provides trusted information and a community of support, to host a series of workshops for young women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 45. The Survivorship Series will give you tips and tools to help you cope with your diagnosis and common side effects, build confidence, and empower you to take charge of your health. Topics are geared to women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 45 and include early menopause, long-term effects of treatment, sex and intimacy, and self-care after breast cancer.