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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.  

Join us for our next Straight Talk: Returning to Fitness after Treatment, Wednesday, October 23rd 7-8pm!

Women of AIM Nutrition

Straight Talk: Ask an Expert with the women of AIM Nutrition.

Project Pink'd invites Erica Jackson, MS, RD, LMNT, CPT & Kristi Morris, CPT, CNC to dive into getting back into a fitness routine after treatments. Tune in from the comfort of your own home to the Facebook LIVE episode as they guide you through simple steps to help you feel strong, confident, and empowered in your body again. You’ll learn key exercises you can do at home with everyday items, plus get tips on basic equipment to enhance your strength training. Tune in and take the first step toward rebuilding your health and well-being. Questions are encouraged!

About AIM Nutrition: AIM Nutrition offers a personalized & simplified approach to health and wellness. Through individualized nutrition coaching and personal training, we help you achieve your health and fitness goals so you can be the absolute best version of yourself. Instead of focusing on restriction and perfection, we focus on progress, sustainability, and long-term success.

Archive

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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