The Advanced Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Webinar Series Tools for the Journey is held annually in October. This education program is designed for individuals living with advanced breast or gynecologic cancers, caregivers, care providers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of metastatic cancer.
Each webinar will include ASL interpretation provided by Interpretek. Join us to learn, ask questions, and leave feeling empowered to take charge of your health journey.
October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Estate Planning
Presented by Jacqueline C. Riorden, CTFA, CEPS, AEP®, RP
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming after a cancer diagnosis. Estate planning is about making sure your wishes are known and your important documents are in place. This can help reduce stress for you and your loved ones and make sure your choices are figured out and easy to follow.
Join us for this educational webinar with Jacqueline C. Riorden. She will explain the basics of estate planning in a clear and simple way, and help participants understand the key steps involved.
In this session, you will learn:
- What estate planning is and why it matters
- Key documents like wills, health care proxies, and powers of attorney
- How to make sure your wishes are clearly written and followed
- How to prepare important information for your loved ones
- Common questions people have about planning ahead
- When it may be helpful to talk with an estate planning professional
This webinar is for people living with breast or gynecologic cancer, survivors, and anyone thinking about planning ahead. It is also for caregivers, loved ones, and health care providers who want to better understand estate planning.
This session will provide practical information to help you feel more prepared and supported when thinking about the future.
October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Chronic Pain Management Strategies
Presented by Sara D. Moore, LMSW, CHt, IEMT Practitioner
Many people living with or after cancer experience ongoing pain. This pain can come from cancer itself, treatment, surgery, nerve changes, or muscle and joint tension. Chronic pain can affect sleep, mood, energy, and daily activities, but there are ways to help manage it.
Join us for this educational webinar with Sara D. Moore, a licensed social worker and practitioner trained in mind-body approaches to healing and pain support.
Sara will discuss different ways to understand and manage chronic pain using both physical and emotional strategies. She will focus on practical tools people can use in everyday life.
In this session, you will learn:
- What chronic pain is and why it can happen after cancer treatment
- How pain affects the body, emotions, and nervous system
- Strategies to help reduce and manage pain
- Mind-body tools that may support comfort and relaxation
- Ways to cope with stress that can make pain feel worse
- When to seek additional medical or therapeutic support
This webinar is for people living with breast or gynecologic cancer, and anyone dealing with ongoing pain after cancer treatment. It is also for caregivers, loved ones, and health care providers who want to better understand chronic pain and how to support it.
If you are struggling with chronic pain, you do not need to suffer quietly alone. There are many ways to help manage pain and improve quality of life and we will learn several ways that may be new and helpful to you. Please join us.
October 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Navigating Cancer’s Financial Burdens
Presented by Sofia Fernandez, Esq., Staff Attorney, Triage Cancer®
Including Survivor Speaker, Jules N.
Join us for this informative webinar with Sofia Fernandez, Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer. Sofia will explain important topics such as health insurance, disability insurance, and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in clear, easy-to-understand language.
During this session, you will learn:
- How health insurance can help cover cancer care
- The basics of disability insurance and when it may be available
- What SSDI is and who may qualify
- Where to find reliable resources and added support
- Steps you can take to protect your finances during and after treatment
Survivor Speaker Jules N. will also share her experience as someone diagnosed metastatic under 55 years old who therefore doesn’t qualify for Medicaid or SSDI until after 65. She will talk about how challenging it can be to navigate the stressors of ongoing cancer treatment and the need to continue working in order to maintain health insurance and financial security.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, a survivor, or a caregiver, this webinar will provide practical information to help you better understand your options and make informed decisions to deal with insurance and how it affects your finances.
Bring your questions and join us for this important conversation about navigating the financial challenges that can come with cancer.
October 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
PTSD Treatment Options
After a cancer diagnosis or treatment, many people continue to feel stress, fear, or emotional distress. These reactions can sometimes last long after treatment ends. For some people, these experiences may develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PTSD after cancer can show up in different ways. Some people may have unwanted memories, strong feelings of fear or worry, trouble sleeping, or physical tension in the body. These responses are connected to how the brain and body react to stress and trauma.
Join us for this educational webinar with Dr. Dolly Malik, who will explain what PTSD is, how it can develop after a cancer experience, and what treatment options and coping tools may support healing.
In this session, you will learn:
- What PTSD is and how it relates to cancer experiences
- How trauma can show up in thoughts, emotions, and the body
- Common signs of PTSD, such as fear, worry, or intrusive memories
- How the nervous system responds to stress and triggers
- Treatment options that can support healing, including therapy approaches
- Practical coping strategies for managing symptoms in daily life
- When and how to seek professional support
This webinar is for people living with breast or gynecologic cancer, survivors, caregivers, and health care providers who want to better understand trauma after cancer and ways to support recovery.
While PTSD can feel overwhelming, there are effective treatments and coping strategies that can help people heal and improve their quality of life over time.
Financial support for this program is provided by
M & T Bank
In memory of Cindy L. Dertinger, who died of metastatic breast cancer in March 2003.
