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SUMMARY:Navigating Fertility: What Genetic Mutation Carriers and Cancer Patients Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret for an important conversation on the complex intersection of fertility\, genetics\, and cancer through both medical and emotional lenses. Designed for individuals who are concerned about  hereditary cancer\, as well as those diagnosed with cancer\, this webinar will provide practical  information about family building decisions\, including PGT. Alongside expert medical guidance\, the program will create space for the emotional realities— including grief\, uncertainty\, hope and the potential discomfort of the ‘oncofertility space’ when you may not be experiencing infertility or even have a cancer diagnosis. After the formal webinar participants will have the opportunity to join one of two short breakout sessions with Sharsheret social workers: one for carriers of hereditary cancer mutations\, and one for those facing a cancer diagnosis. \nQuestions? Contact Rachel Teicher. \nRegister here. \nPresented with support from the Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and : \n \n \n \n \n  \nIn partnership with: \n                      \n  \nDr. Ilana B. Ressler\, of Illume Fertility\, is double board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. She earned her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University and completed her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During her residency\, Dr. Ressler was awarded the Professional Dedication to Residency Award in 2009 and the Overall Excellence in Gynecologic Care Award in 2010. In 2013\, she completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Cincinnati. In 2016 and 2017\, Dr. Ressler was chosen by her peers at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine to receive the Fertility and Sterility Star Reviewer Award. She is consistently named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and is also a former member of the editorial board of Fertility and Sterility\, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s premier international journal for those who treat infertility and reproductive medicine. She has also been an expert reviewer of the latest gynecologic surgical studies and has written literature reviews for the Society of Reproductive Surgeons. \nDvora Entin\, LCSW\, CST\, PMH-C is a clinician specializing in reproductive and perinatal mental health and sex therapy\, with advanced training through Postpartum Support International\, ASRM\, and the MISS Foundation in bereavement care. She serves as a clinical consultant to multiple nonprofit organizations and is a lead trainer for Postpartum Support International teaching about perinatal loss and postpartum health.  As an adjunct professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work\, she developed maternal mental health coursework for MSW students and teaches clinical case intensives.  Dvora maintains a group private practice in Philadelphia and presents nationally on reproductive mental health and clinical support for individuals experiencing maternal mental health challenges. She hosts the podcast MISCONCEPTIONS available on all major platforms
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/fertility-what-those-concerned-about-cancer-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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SUMMARY:Sharsheret Pride Month Webinar: How to Advocate for Yourself to Receive Authentic and Affirming Cancer Care
DESCRIPTION:Navigating cancer care and healthcare can be challenging\, especially for the LGBTQIA+ community. This Pride Month\, please join Sharsheret for an empowering webinar designed for patients\, caregivers\, and allies. Experts Juno Obedin-Maliver\, MD\, MPH\, MAS\, Stanford University School of Medicine and Co-Director of The PRIDE Study\, and Shail Maingi\, MD\, FASCO\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Network Physician\, Cancer Care Access Program Faculty\, will share data\, stories\, and practical tools to help you feel more confident to communicate your needs\, find inclusive providers\, and advocate for the authentic\, affirming care that you and your loved ones deserve. \nRegister here. \nContact Aimee Sax\, MSW\, Program Support Manager\, with any questions or for more information. \n  \nExperts: \nDr. Shail Maingi\, MD\, FASCO\,  (she/her) is a board-certified hematologist\, medical oncologist\, and palliative care physician at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute South Shore regional campus. She completed her oncology training at Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship training in pain and palliative care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. \nDr. Maingi serves as the DFCI Network Health Equity and Inclusion Liaison and is faculty within the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Access Program. She has held numerous leadership roles within the American Society of Clinical Oncology\, including service on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee\, Health Policy Committee\, Practice Health Task Force\, Scientific Program Committee\, and as Co-Chair of the Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Task Force. She currently serves as Chair of the Governing Council of the LGBTQ+ Section of the American Medical Association. \nFor more than 20 years\, Dr. Maingi’s research\, education\, and advocacy work have focused on addressing disparities in oncology and serious illness care\, with particular emphasis on LGBTQIA+ and sexual and gender minority communities\, women’s health\, trauma-informed care\, intersectionality\, and equitable access to high-quality cancer care. \nDr. Juno Obedin-Maliver (she/her/hers) is a physician-investigator\, executive coach\, parent\, and artist. She is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and\, by courtesy\, of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Obedin-Maliver provides clinical care and strives to advance scientific knowledge\, equity\, and justice through her research and teaching. She focuses on promoting health equity and well-being for sexual and gender minority (SGM)/ lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, intersex\, and asexual/aromantic (LGBTQIA+) people\, with a special emphasis on sexual and reproductive health. She has NIH-funded work on cancer prevention\, family building after cancer\, and has been funded by the National Cancer Institute to help understand how endogenous and exogenous hormones relate to breast cancer development\, develop novel survey tools to enhance their inclusiveness and accuracy in clinical care and research. She has also provided guidance to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines and Steering Committee on enhancing visibility\, accuracy\, and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ in oncology care. \nDr. Obedin-Maliver is also the Co-Director of The PRIDE Study (pridestudy.org)\, a longitudinal cohort of SGM individuals\, and Co-PI of PRIDEnet (pridenet.org)\, a community-engagement network aimed at catalyzing LGBTQIA+ health research. \nPersonally\, she is queer cisgender lesbian woman\, who is happily partnered and a parent to two awesome kiddos. Loves to paint and is thrilled to present with Sharsheret and celebrate LGBTQIA+ cancer survivors. \nPresented with support from: \nThe Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention \n \n  \nThank you to our Community Partners (in formation): \n– Congregation Beth Chaim\n– Temple Beth El\n– Temple Israel of Hollywood\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-pride-month-webinar-how-to-advocate-for-yourself-to-receive-authentic-and-affirming-care/
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SUMMARY:Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 18th at 8pm ET/5pm PT\, for a structured but instruction-less dance experience for cancer patients and survivors that will meet their needs for joy\, healing\, connection\, emotional expression\, and appreciation of what the body can do\, as well as a new way of exercising. All movement abilities\, including lying in bed\, and all bodies are welcome. \nQuestions? Contact Rachel Teicher. \nRegister here. \nWith support from Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and \n       
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/music-and-movement-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:Cancer and Careers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sharsheret is pleased to partner with Cancer and Careers for the virtualNationalConference on Work & Cancer\, onFriday\,June26\, 2026! This FREE conference will explore the complexities working people face as they tryto balance their cancer treatment and recovery with employment. Topics includebalancing treatment and work\, making disclosure decisions\, managing side-effects atwork\,communicating effectively\, looking for workand more. CEs/PDCs available for nurses\, social workers and HR professionals. \nFor more details or to register\, please visit:www.cancerandcareers.org/conference \n 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/cancer-and-careers-conference-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:National
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