The Breast Cancer Personalized Risk Assessment, Education and Prevention (B-PREP) patient forum is for women who are interested in learning more about the genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer.
Led by breast cancer specialists from the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, this free educational event is held annually. On this page, you can access video footage and content from previous forums to gain a better understanding of your breast cancer risk and learn about options and strategies to reduce your risk.
At our 2024 Forum, a group of experts shared valuable insights on empowering ourselves to understand how genetics and the environment may impact the risk for breast cancer. Attendees also learned some helpful tips on how to minimize environmental exposures, get regular exercise and focus on healthy eating to minimize risk.
If you missed the live presentation, explore the playlist below and watch all the educational sessions:
Presented by Tari King, MD, FACS, the Breast Cancer Personalized Risk Assessment, Education, and Prevention Program (B-PREP) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is back with its 7th annual forum. Discover the latest on breast cancer risk, healthy living tips, symptom awareness, and more. Don’t miss this informative event.
Curious if estrogen can increase breast cancer risk? Deborah Kwolek, MD, FACP, a women’s health specialist from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, explains both hormonal and non-hormonal options for managing menopause symptoms. Learn about common symptoms, the effects of low estrogen, and the link between estrogen therapy and breast cancer.
Experts Mary Beth Terry, PhD and Jennifer Kay, PhD, from Silent Spring Institute, discuss the rising rates of breast cancer and why we need to pay more attention to environmental chemicals. Understand how these factors could impact your health.
What are high-risk breast lesions? Chief of Breast Oncologic Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Stuart J. Schnitt MD, dives into ADH, ALH, LCIS, and DCIS types of breast lesions and explains their short- and long-term cancer risks. Learn what these terms mean and why they matter for breast health.
Join Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exercise physiologist Nancy Campbell, MS, for a fun exercise demo and discover how movement can help lower your breast cancer risk. Get ready to get active and learn about the benefits of exercise for prevention.
Is breast cancer hereditary? Associate Director of genetic counseling at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Jill Stopfer, MS, LGC, explains the hereditary risks, key gene mutations to watch for, and how genetic counseling can guide you and your family. Find out what you need to know about cancer genetics.
Medical oncologist Brittany Bychkovsky, MD, MSc shares insights on medications available for those at high risk of breast cancer. Learn more about preventive treatment options and how they may help or reduce your risk.
Curious about “eating the rainbow” for cancer prevention? Join Nutritionist Julie Bosworth, RD, LDN for a cooking demo to learn how a balanced diet can help lower breast cancer risk. Discover simple tips to bring healthier foods to your plate.
Thank you for joining the 7th Annual B-PREP Patient Forum! Stay tuned for news on the BABYTEARS and RENAISSANCE clinical trials, two important studies focused on breast cancer research.
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