Webinar: Understanding Recurrence Risk

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Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
Dr. Nathalie Levasseur, Medical Oncologist, BC Cancer

For people living with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer, understanding recurrence risk can be an important part of ongoing care.

In this webinar, Dr. Nathalie Levasseur discussed how clinical and pathological factors, genomic testing and evolving treatment approaches could help inform individual recurrence risk. The session explored endocrine therapy, CDK4/6 inhibitors and questions patients could consider bringing to their care teams.

The conversation also addressed fear of recurrence and the uncertainty that could remain after treatment.

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Jean LaMantia will provide practical, evidence-based guidance for nutrition after active treatment, including protein and muscle maintenance, weight management, bone health during endocrine therapy and gut health.

The session will also address common nutrition myths and offer practical approaches to building balanced meals without unnecessary restrictions.

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