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MASCC Webinar: Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms in Breast Cancer

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MASCC Webinar: Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms in Breast Cancer

Thursday, March 19, 2026

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM UTC
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CET

Learning Objectives:

  • Improve understanding of the burden and clinical significance of menopause-related symptoms—including vasomotor symptoms (VMS), sleep disturbances, and weight fluctuations—in women with breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy

  • Review evidence from the OASIS clinical program for non-hormonal management of vasomotor symptoms

  • Provide practical, patient-centered strategies for managing vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbances, and weight changes when hormone therapy is contraindicated

  • Integrate patient-centered approaches to optimize quality of life and treatment adherence throughout the breast cancer journey

Agenda:

  • Introduction – Prof. Hope Rugo (Chair)

  • Patient Experience: Living With Menopause Symptoms During Breast Cancer Treatment – Dr. Kelly Shanahan

  • Understanding the Burden of Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients – Dr. Maryam Lustberg

  • Evidence Update: OASIS 1–4 & Non-Hormonal Management Options – Dr. Milana Dolezal

  • Practical Management of Sleep Disturbances & Weight Changes – Brittany Bradford, Nurse Practitioner

  • Q & A

Speakers:

Hope Rugo

Prof. Hope Rugo

(Chair)

Dr. Kelly Shanahan

Maryam Lustberg

Dr. Maryam Lustberg

Milana Dolezal

Dr. Milana Dolezal

Brittany Bradford, Nurse Practitioner

This webinar is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Bayer

Bayer

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