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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center
@dfcibreastonc.bsky.social
Patient-centered care, clinical trials & translational research on breast cancer @danafarber.bsky.social and Harvard Medical School.
Appts: 877-442-3324, Clinical trials: 877-338-7425
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth- a time to reflect, learn, and lead in survivorship care.

🩺 Join @harvardmed.bsky.social CME course: Updates to #CancerSurvivorship: Optimizing Care and Outcomes to help strengthen your expertise in survivorship care.

learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/upd...
October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Union Capital Boston for Breast Cancer Education Night!
🗓 Thursday, Oct 23 | 6:30–8 PM
💻 Via Zoom & Facebook Live
Hear from experts and survivors on breast health, early detection, and support.
us02web.zoom.us/j/8716434246...
October 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Oct 15 is Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day! Dana-Farber is advancing ILC research and joined advocates to support making it a permanent awareness day.

#DanaFarber #BreastCancer #ILC #ILCawareness #ResearchMatters
October 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
💊 Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Over-the-Counter Medications: What You Need to Know with Amal Arnaout, RPh, PharmD.
🗓 Thursday, Oct. 23 at 12 p.m.
📍 Via Zoom | All ages welcome

dfci.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#BreastCancerAwareness #DanaFarber
October 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Ever wonder if it’s safe to take over-the-counter (OTC) meds with your cancer treatment?

Join breast oncology pharmacist Amal Arnaout, PharmD for an informal discussion on safe & effective OTC use.

📅 Oct 23rd from 12 PM - 1 PM ET

🔗 Register: dfci.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Join @Dana-Farber’s expert medical oncologists to learn more about treatment and research updates for each sub-type of #MetastaticBreastCancer.

🗓️ October 10 | 11 a.m. – Noon ET

Register here: www.dana-farber.org/cancer-care/...
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Join Drs. Nancy Lin and Sara Tolaney, for the opening event of the 2025-2026 EMBRACE #MetastaticBreastCancer Forum!

🗓️ October 10 | 9:30-10:45 a.m. ET

Register here: www.dana-farber.org/cancer-care/...
September 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Catching up with Idalina Colburn, an oncology nurse navigator at Dana-Farber, whose strength and compassion shine as she supports patients while facing her own breast cancer. 💜

Grateful to be part of such an inspiring event. 🎙️⚾

#JimmyFund #FenwayPark #DanaFarber #BreastCancer
September 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Register today👉 Virtual: treatment expert panel with a focus on stage 4 #MetastaticBreastCancer.
🗓️Wed, Sept 10 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm ET
This event is part of the #BreastCancer in Young Adults forum series for patients, survivors, and loved ones.
dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join us for a virtual treatment expert panel with a focus on #EarlyBreastCancer. This event is part of the #BreastCancerInYoungAdults forum series for patients, survivors, and loved ones.
🗓️Wed, Sept 10 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm ET
Register Today: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
💪 Join our FITNESS CLASS and support the Cohorts
@TheJimmyFund Team with this fundraiser at Orange Theory
Fitness in Belmont!
🗓️The class will be held at 11am on Saturday, Sept 13th at Orange Theory Fitness Belmont: 80 Trapelo Road, Belmont MA 02478.
danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR/Jimm...
September 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Young & Strong is developing new tools, resources, and a refreshed website for young adults with breast cancer. Take two minutes to complete this survey and share your voice.

redcapdfci.dfci.harvard.edu/redcap/surve...
July 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reposted by Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center
Please join @ptarantinomd.bsky.social social to learn about updates on treatment and research for metastatic breast cancer from the 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Conference. For more information and to register, please visit bit.ly/4lprw7N.
July 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reposted by Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, didn’t stop scuba diver Stephanie Lafontaine from pursuing her passions.

Learn more about her story: bit.ly/3FYdF8I
Still Swimming with Sharks after Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join Paolo Tarantino, MD, to learn about updates on treatment and research for metastatic breast cancer from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Conference.

July 30, 2025 | 1 – 2 p.m. ET

Register today: dfci.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Find strength through shared support this July 💙
@danafarber.bsky.social’s virtual support groups and educational programs offer a safe space for patients and families to connect.

📷 For more information call: 617-632-3301 or visit: dana-farber.org/patient-fami...
July 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Whether you’re spiritual, religious, or simply in need of emotional support, @DanaFarber's Center for Spiritual Care is here for you. Join a support group, speak with a chaplain, or visit a quiet reflection space. #CancerSupport #SpiritualCancerCare #FaithandCancer
July 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Reposted by Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center
With a unanimous approval from @planning.boston.gov, we’re excited to be taking cancer treatment to a new level by creating New England’s only freestanding inpatient hospital dedicated 100% to cancer in clinical collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZLSFJg
Our Vision for the Future of Cancer Care | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber's future cancer hospital and clinical collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center will enable unparalleled momentum in the development of new cancer therapies and care that will enable better patient experiences and outcomes. The hospital will be the only dedicated inpatient cancer hospital in New England, with exclusive focus on the unique needs of cancer patients and their families.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Join us via Zoom for the Older Adults with Breast Cancer Program’s virtual Coffee Hour! A supportive space for adults 65+ in #BreastCancer care. Connect, share, and find community.
Register: redcap.partners.org/redcap/surve...
June 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
@dfcibreastonc.bsky.social and the TBCRC are leading the #ETHANstudy, which evaluates endocrine therapies to identify the best treatment for men with ER+/HER2- breast cancer prior to surgery. #MaleBreastCancer
For more information call 877-338-7425 or visit:
www.dana-farber.org/clinical-tri...
June 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Join us 6/24 via Zoom for OABC’s Lunch & Learn: Understanding Medical Cannabis in Cancer Care with Dr. Ilana Braun. Learn about new research, ASCO guidelines & current practices. Register today:
dfci.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Still time to register for Breast Cancer: New Horizons, Current Controversies at @harvardmed.bsky.social. A 2-day course with expert insights on disease mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment advances & survivor care.
cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/breast-cance...
June 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Join us via Zoom for the Older Adults with Breast Cancer Program’s virtual Coffee Hour! This is a supportive space for older adults (+65 yrs) receiving #BreastCancer care @danafarber.bsky.social Connect with others, share experiences and find community.

Register: redcap.partners.org/redcap/surve...
June 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@dfcibreastonc.bsky.social is leading the ADEPT study, examining the non-chemotherapy combination of HER2-directed therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) + hormonal therapy as a treatment after surgery for early HR+/HER2+ #BreastCancer. Call 877-338-7425 or visit:
www.dana-farber.org/clinical-tri...
June 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Dr. Sara Tolaney @stolaney1.bsky.social shares key take-aways from #ASCO25. #BreastCancer #SERENA6 #MBC #MetasticBreastCancer Watch the video here:
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June 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM