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Straight Talk: Ask An Expert Live Webcast Series

Project Pink'd continues to strive to address the REAL issues breast cancer survivors face after a diagnosis. Our Straight Talk: Ask An Expert series explores issues of particular interests to breast cancer survivors and provides LIVE access to professionals (both medical and non-medical). With the ease of just a click on a participant's phone, iPad, or computer, the live video webcast format enables survivors and their families living throughout the state of Nebraska and Western Iowa access to chat directly with the professional.

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Archive

Options for Breast Reconstruction

Explore the different types of breast reconstruction surgeries with Dr. Shannon Wong, MD. Dr. Wong discusses the difference between immediate and delayed reconstruction, implant-based reconstruction versus autologous reconstruction, and discuss the benefits of DIEP flap surgery. Dr. Wong also discusses how radiation and chemotherapy can affect the outcomes and timing of reconstruction.
Managing Treatment Side Effects with Acupuncture

With breast cancer treatment, there can be a variety of long-lasting side effects such as joint pain, stiffness, hot flashes, and other post-menopausal symptoms. New research suggests acupuncture may ease some of these side effects.

Project Pink'd and Maureen Feeney, RN, BSN, M.Om, L.Ac. will explore the topic of acupuncture and its role in managing and treating the long-lasting side effects of treatment.
Clinical Trials & Recurrence Prevention

We delve into the topic of breast cancer recurrence research with fellow survivor and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kathy Bressler from CHI Health. As a clinical trial participant, Kathy will discuss what researchers are finding out and doing about recurrence. She will help us understand this topic and answer questions during this webcast.
Nutrition for Breast Cancer Survivors

After a diagnosis of breast cancer, survivors often re-evaluate their nutrition and health practices. Whether you are in treatment or post-treatment, Project Pink'd and Chandy Lockman-Hoke, one of only two Certified Oncology Nutritionists in the state, helps you understand the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to nutrition and breast cancer.
Living with the Fear of Recurrence

A complex and unexpected mix of emotions can accompany the end of cancer treatment. The fear of a cancer recurrence is real and sometimes hard to manage.

Project Pink'd and Barbara Clinkenbeard, MS, NP of Think Whole Person Healthcare helps survivors understand the inherent uncertainty of a cancer recurrence while giving them tools to better control and live with the fear.
Breast Cancer & Body Image

Did you know 31% to 67% of the 3.1 million breast cancer survivors struggle with body image and intimacy challenges? (Source: American Cancer Society)

Project Pink'd and Brier Jirka, LIMHP, CPC, CST, a licensed mental health practitioner and sex therapist explores this bold and brave topic.
Bone Health After Breast Cancer

Women who have had breast cancer treatment may be at increased risk for bone loss and fracture. What are the risks and how can breast cancer survivors be proactive in managing their bone health during and after treatment? Explore this topic with endocrinologist Dr. Laura Graeff-Armas, MD of Nebraska Medicine and Associate Professor at UNMC.
Genetics & Breast Cancer

Project Pink'd presents Gwen Reiser, MS, LCGC, a Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselor at the Hereditary Cancer Clinic of Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC. In this Straight Talk video series, Gwen helps us understand genetic testing relative to breast cancer as answers questions during the live video broadcast that was aired on 5/2/18.