Unique Forum Addresses Challenges of Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Free event on April 25 features several speakers from medical, spiritual, nutritional and personal backgrounds

Buffalo, N.Y.—The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York announced today that they will sponsor an educational event for patients living with metastatic breast cancer.

“Strategies for Hopeful Living” will take place on Friday, April 25, at Bella Moglie, the home office of the Breast Cancer Network, 3297 Walden Ave. in Depew, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The keynote speaker will be medical oncologist Dr. Liveleen Gill, who will address the medical management of those living with advanced breast cancer. Dr. Michael Krabak from CCS Oncology will discuss blood work results and the indicators medical oncologists examine to help determine the course of treatment for this chronic illness.

Additionally, Sarah Thompson DiPaulo, a registered dietician, will address nutritional strategies and provide healthy food samples. Dr. Teresa Small, a radiologist from Windsong Comprehensive Breast Center, will offer a personal perspective about the multifaceted challenges she faces living with this disease. Spiritual strategies will be offered by Dr. Beth Lenegan , director of the pastoral department at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Rob Jones, who lost his wife Coleen last year to the disease, will offer an inspirational reading.

Light refreshments will follow.

This unique free event is supported by Windsong Comprehensive Breast Center and the Cancer Counseling Service. To register, please call, 716- 706-0060.