Camp Breastie 2025: Full Schedule

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2:00pm EDT

Panel: Holding Space: Feeding, Grief and Healing - powered by Bobbie

Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

This intimate discussion, powered by Bobbie, offers a compassionate space to explore the often unspoken grief, shame, and guilt that can come with not being able to breastfeed — or with facing unexpected changes in your path to parenthood — when impacted by cancer. Whether you are navigating body changes, unmet expectations, complicated emotions around feeding your baby, or the deep grief of fertility challenges and loss, this conversation is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Together, we’ll hold space for honesty, healing, and shared experiences — while also honoring all feeding journeys and the powerful bonds we build with ourselves, our bodies, and our loved ones along the way.

Speakers

Karah Whearley

Speaker

Karah is a Chicago native who was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer at age 29. Karah is now navigating survivorship while raising her vibrant 3-year-old daughter. Learning to balance the long-term physical and emotional impacts of cancer with the everyday joys and challenges... Read More →

Monica Ruiz

DEI Committee, Speaker, The Breasties

Monica Ruiz was a newlywed in 2021 when she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. She was heartbroken to learn that part of her cancer treatment would require a radical hysterectomy, forcing her into menopause and shattering her dreams of carrying her own children... Read More →

April Causey

Speaker

Born in Dallas, Texas, April Causey is a proud mother of two girls, a wife, friend, sister, and aunt. With a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, she has always embraced life with passion. She loves nature, adventures, and finding beauty in every moment. Diagnosed with triple-negative... Read More →

Mallory Whitmore

Education Lead, Formula Educator, Speaker, Bobbie, The Formula Mom

Mallory Whitmore, M.Ed., is a mom of 2, author, advocate and certified infant feeding tech. She's the face behind The Formula Mom, an online platform that helps new parents make informed, confident, and supported infant feeding decisions-- without guilt or shame! She can be found... Read More →

Danielle Shiv

Chair Person, Board of Directors, Speaker, The Breasties

Danielle Shiv is Chair of the Board of The Breasties and a strategic fundraising consultant specializing in capital campaigns and major gifts across the nonprofit sector. With a background in New York City's advertising industry, she brings a creative, donor-centered approach to fundraising... Read More →

Sponsors

Bobbie

Bobbie is the only mom-founded and women-led infant formula company in the U.S. Bobbie believes parents and caregivers deserve social, economic, and healthcare resources to sustain their own well-being — against the backdrop of the formula crisis of 2022, this has never been more... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

Workshop: You're Not the Problem: Body Image, Bias and Shame

Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

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This open dialogue invites us to unpack the deep shame, bias, and body image struggles many of us carry, especially when navigating medical systems, surgical outcomes, and societal expectations.You’ll hear from Breasties with lived experience navigating fatphobia, medical bias, and post-surgical identity, then the floor will open for group reflection and shared conversation.

Let’s talk about what no one talks about and begin unlearning together.

Speakers

Elisabeth Potter, MD

Speaker, RedBud Surgery Center

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Elisabeth Potter completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University with a focus in Molecular Biology. She received her medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Following... Read More →

Genna Freed

Speaker, @genfreed

Genna Freed, diagnosed with Stage 0 ER/PR+ breast cancer in December 2022, navigated her diagnosis shortly after her mother's. Three chest surgeries followed, including a mastectomy and aesthetic flat closure, marking a challenging journey. Despite this, Genna remains a vibrant individual... Read More →

Les Howard

Leslie (Les) Howard knows about the struggles of life and has grown from them. She survived a traumatic childhood and a difficult first marriage. For over the past twelve years, she has been on a journey of personal development and healing.As a breast cancer survivor, she discovered... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

Panel: Navigating Work + Purpose After a Diagnosis

Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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Join us for an intimate and inspiring conversation with Breastie community members who’ve redefined success, navigated career pivots, and rebuilt their professional lives with resilience and purpose. Whether you’re returning to work post-treatment, reimagining your path, or seeking balance while managing a diagnosis or survivorship, this mini-panel is for you.

Speakers

Jeanelle Adams

Speaker

Jeanelle Adams is a dedicated advocate for breast cancer awareness in urban communities. Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) at 33, after a 15-month misdiagnosis, her personal journey fuels her commitment to helping others. With a decade of experience as an educator... Read More →

Elena Ramsamy

Speaker

Diagnosed with cancer at 28, Elena’s adventurous, “yes girl,” work-hard-play-hard lifestyle was turned on its head. She learned to advocate for herself, set boundaries, and find joy in art and community. Along the way, she discovered how to prioritize her own well-being. She’s... Read More →

Allie Tate

Founder, Speaker, Portt

Allie Tate is the founder of Portt, a brand dedicated to creating stylish, port-accessible clothing that enhances the lives of those undergoing medical treatments. Inspired by personal experiences, Allie is committed to combining fashion with functionality, ensuring every garment... Read More →

Lindsey Baker

Speaker

Lindsey Baker, Founder of LR Baker Consulting, empowers nonprofits nationwide to lead with mission and impact. A former nonprofit COO, Lindsey brings experience in strategy, operations, talent management, fundraising, governance, and mission-driven programming. Diagnosed at 35 with... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

3:00pm EDT

Workshop: Dear Body: A Writing Circle for the One You Live in Now

Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

This is a 60-minute interactive journaling session designed for Breasties at any stage—whether you’re newly diagnosed, deep in treatment, years into survivorship, or a caregiver learning to navigate a changing relationship with your own body. The session will begin with a grounding breathwork exercise to bring us into presence, followed by storytelling and reflection on what it means to live inside a body that has changed.

Using curated writing prompts, we’ll explore themes like body grief, identity, touch, resilience, and the quiet work of returning to ourselves after trauma. Breasties will be given space to write at their own pace, with optional opportunities to share with a partner or with the group. It’s soft, powerful, and deeply affirming.

Format:
• 60 minutes
• Breathwork grounding
• Storytelling + Prompt Delivery
• Guided writing
• Optional partner/group share + closing reflection

Materials Needed:
Tissue boxes, notebooks and pens. I’ll bring the prompts, energy, and safe space.💛

Speakers

Asha Miller

Speaker / Activity Lead

Asha Miller is a dynamic speaker, storyteller, and breast cancer veteran who helps women return to their bodies with grace and unapologetic love. A mother of two and longtime advocate for BIPOC health equity, she brings warmth, humor, and depth to every space she enters. Asha made... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Breakout Session

4:00pm EDT

Panel: Holding It All: A Conversation on Cancer & Parenthood powered by Bobbie

Friday June 6, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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Being a parent while navigating cancer comes with its own unique set of challenges, emotions, and questions. This mini panel creates space for open, honest conversation about the realities of parenting through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and beyond. Whether you're parenting littles, teens, or grown children, come connect with others who understand the juggle, the heartache, and the strength it takes to show up for your family—and yourself.

Speakers

Colleen Cekovsky

Speaker

Colleen Cekovsky was diagnosed with Stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma at age 37 after initially being misdiagnosed and told she was too young for breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, hysterectomy due to a genetic mutation, and reconstruction—all while... Read More →

Jasmine Wilson

The Breasties DEI Committee, Speaker

Jasmine Wilson is a two-time breast cancer survivor, registered nurse, and passionate patient advocate. Diagnosed during her first trimester of pregnancy and again while raising her young daughter, she faced treatment while completing nursing school and navigating motherhood. Jasmine... Read More →

Emily Martin

Speaker

Emily Martin is a previvor who is passionate about connecting with others by sharing her story, offering support, and, of course, chocolate cookies. She is currently navigating fertility preservation and the process of ovary removal, approaching each step with honesty, strength, and... Read More →

Katelyn Streeter

Speaker

Katelyn Streeter lives in Minneapolis, MN, having grown up in a small town just outside the Twin Cities. She is married and a proud parent of two wonderful children, ages 6 and 2. Katelyn works in marketing, a field she enjoys, but her true passion lies in helping others. In 2022... Read More →

Sponsors

Bobbie

Friday June 6, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

4:00pm EDT

Workshop: Fuck the New Normal- Redefine Your Life by Aligning With Your Values

Friday June 6, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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There’s nothing empowering about being told, “This is just your new normal.” Join this one-hour workshop as we resolutely reject someone elses definition of our lives. Instead of settling for our old selves, but with a sheen of cancer, let’s redefine life and focus on what really matters to us. Living in alignment with your personal values, in big and small ways, can foster deep meaning, fulfillment, and a more authentic life.

What in your life brings you vitality and meaning? In this one-hour interactive workshop, you will learn about values and the benefits of living a life aligned with your own personal values. You will start to define or refine your own core values. Then, you will identify small actionable steps that resonate with your values- leaving with ideas to further step into the life you define for yourself.

Please bring a journal or notebook.

Speakers

Vikki Pedigo

Speaker, Alchemy Commons

Vikki Pedigo, MSN, NBC-HWC is a dynamic health coach, facilitator, mentor and educator with a deep background in Women's Health and Integrative Medicine. Vikki is the founder and owner of Alchemy Commons, LLC- a health coaching and coach education company. Vikki is core faculty with... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

5:00pm EDT

Panel: Knowing Your Worth as a Breastie — Intimacy, Identity & Relationships

Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Let’s talk about what happens when our relationships shift after a diagnosis. This isn’t just about sex or dating—it’s about self-worth, boundaries, and finding the strength to walk away from relationships that no longer serve us.

We’ll explore:
Navigating divorce or breakup after diagnosis
Reclaiming intimacy on your own terms
How diagnosis can clarify what we deserve in partnership

Whether you’re partnered, single, healing, or questioning, this panel offers space for honesty, reflection, and radical self-trust.

Speakers

Staci Tantum

Speaker

Staci is newly diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 32 years old. She dove head first into community after her early stage diagnosis in 2021 and has leaned on her Breasties through surgeries, active treatment, maintenance meds, and big life changes. Staci works for a nonprofit... Read More →

Caryn Kleinman

Speaker / Activity Lead, @caryn.k512

Caryn is a two-time cancer survivor, diagnosed with ovarian cancer just after completing treatment for breast cancer. She credits her body’s resilience and ability to endure these challenges to the care and attention she gave her health long before her diagnoses. A passionate advocate... Read More →

Deltra James

@ Deltra_does_it

Deltra is an advocate, poet, and deathcare coach living with Triple Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer. She founded The Good Grim to support conversations around death and The Beatnik Boob to share cancer-related poetry and art. Deltra facilitates support groups across organizations... Read More →

Maggie Wickman

Speaker, Instagram @maggie_wickman TikTok @mjwicki

Maggie Wickman is a 27-year-old, single, BRCA1+ previvor, 2.5 years post-op from a non-nipple sparing double mastectomy. She spent years undergoing MRIs and biopsies for benign tumors in her left breast before making the decision for surgery. Professionally, she's a Pediatric Board... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

6:00pm EDT

Panel: Menopause "Ask Me Anything"

Friday June 6, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Get ready for an open, honest, and empowering conversation about all things menopause! Whether you're navigating surgical menopause, chemical menopause, early menopause, or just curious about what to expect, this mini-panel is your chance to ask anything — and we mean anything. Medical experts and Breastie community members will share their personal experiences, answer your questions in real time, and offer practical tips for managing symptoms, advocating for yourself, and feeling your best. No topic is off-limits: hot flashes, hormone therapy, intimacy, bone health, mental health, and everything in between. Come as you are — curious, nervous, fired up — and leave feeling more informed, connected, and supported.

Speakers

Allie Brumel

Cofounder, COO, Leadership Team, The Breasties

Allie Brumel (she/her), Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of The Breasties, is a triple negative breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at 28 years old. Her experience as a young cancer patient has fueled her passion for supporting others facing similar challenges. At The Breasties... Read More →

Teyonna Baker

Speaker

Teyonna is a breast cancer survivor, advocate, and founder of Pausitive Outlook—a platform dedicated to early detection and empowering women to navigate the complexities of menopause. Diagnosed at 35 with stage 1C, ER+/HER2- IDC despite a healthy, active lifestyle, Teyonna’s world... Read More →

Dr. Anita Saha

Board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Speaker, Penn Medicine Penn OBGYN

Dr. Anita Saha is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist committed to providing comprehensive women’s health care. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, received her medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Yeshiva University in... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

6:00pm EDT

Workshop: Food Without Fear: A Healing Approach for Breasties

Friday June 6, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

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When impacted by cancer, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by conflicting advice and fear-based food rules. In this session, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you permission to eat with confidence and care.

Together, we’ll debunk common nutrition myths, explore what gentle nutrition means, and offer a judgment-free space to reconnect with food in a way that supports healing, not guilt.

Speakers

Esther Tambe

Speaker, Fight Through Flights Inc.

Esther Tambe is a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist based in New York. She specializes in helping women recover from eating disorders and manage chronic illnesses, with an emphasis on culturally sensitive nutrition care. She... Read More →

Friday June 6, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

2:00pm EDT

Panel: Redefining Recovery: The Art and Impact of Nipple Restoration

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

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Join the founders of Perky, a company dedicated to nipple restoration for individuals impacted by breast cancer, for a powerful discussion on healing, identity, and innovation. With over a decade of experience supporting survivors, Crystal Yang and Courtney Delgado have reimagined post-cancer care by blending medical expertise with restorative, spa-like services. This panel explores the emotional and physical journey of being impacted by cancer, the artistry behind medical tattooing, and how Perky is reshaping the conversation around post-mastectomy care. Perky patient Macee, who received her nipple restoration at Camp Breastie 2023, will share her personal journey and reflect on the transformative power of community.

Speakers

Macee Maddock

Speaker / Activity Lead

My name is Macee and I was dx with two types of Breast Cancer at 26 years old without a mutation. This month, I am 4 years into remission. The life I currently live, as a 31 year old woman in medical menopause, is not the life I had imagined for me. Cancer changed that. As I’m navigating... Read More →

Sponsors

Perky

Perky renews confidence, beauty, and quality of life in those affected by breast cancer. At Perky, we’re here to support you throughout your breast cancer journey. We’ve merged medical expertise with a spa-like experience to ensure comfort and revival of body and mind. Through... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

2:00pm EDT

Workshop: The History of Breast Cancer

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

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Take a historical tour of a terrible disease with Dr. Isaac Chan who will share the history and breakthroughs of breast cancer over time. We hope to provide more perspective of our current treatments and why the field is ready for a major paradigm shift.

Speakers

Isaac Chan, MD, PhD

Speaker, UT Southwestern

Dr. Isaac Chan is a physician-scientist dedicated to eliminating mortality associated with metastatic breast cancer. He received his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University, followed by a combined M.D. and Ph.D. degree at University of North Carolina in genetics... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

2:00pm EDT

Writing Workshop: Ghost Stories: Honoring Our Losses and Rewriting Our Legacy

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

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Description: A fireside reflection dedicated to honoring our losses — versions of ourselves we’ve lost and the community members we carry in our hearts. This gathering will offer space to reflect on what remains, what we carry forward, and how we can shape our ongoing story into a lasting legacy of love, courage, and connection.

Pens and journals will be provided.

Speakers

Deltra James

@ Deltra_does_it

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

2:00pm EDT

Workshop: Systemic Barriers — Why Is It So Hard to Get Support?

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

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This two-part strategy session tackles one big question: Why is it so hard to get the support we need?

Using systems-thinking and community conversation, we’ll:
- Map the barriers we face in accessing care and resources
- Identify the most urgent and harmful gaps
- Co-create a visual model of the systems we want to change

Led by a trained facilitator and ACS Leader in Oncology Navigation, this workshop will leave you empowered with a clearer understanding of where we go from here.

Speakers

Maria Montoya

Speaker, LinkedIn: /mariamontoya

Maria Montoya is a 2x breast cancer survivor, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome mutant, and passionate patient advocate. She brings hands-on experience supporting cancer patients and families through her work with the Cancer Support Community in St. Louis, and as Co-Chair of the Patient & Family... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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Breakout Session

3:00pm EDT

Workshop: Coping with Cancer: Strategies for Emotional Regulation

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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When facing cancer, simple emotions are often compounded by the crisis of diagnosis, treatment protocol, and intense uncertainty. Join me for a skills based discussion on managing strong emotions, and learn how to stay rooted in wise mind as you navigate the cancer experience.

Speakers

Shirley Pattan

LCSW, DEI Committee, Speaker, The Breasties

Shirley Pattan (she/her) lives in central Florida, with her spouse, kiddos, and fur babies. She is a BRCA1+, recurrent, metastatic Ovarian Cancer Thriver, focused on living life as intentionally as possible; which includes participating in Breasties activities, and serving as a Community... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

Workshop: Smiles Through Treatment: Managing Oral Health During Cancer Care

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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Your smile matters—especially during cancer treatment. This informative workshop will explore how cancer therapies can impact oral health and why taking care of your mouth is an essential part of your overall care plan. Led by two expert doctors, the session will cover the importance of pretreatment dental care, how to manage oral side effects during treatment, and the power of collaboration between your oncology and dental teams.

You’ll walk away with practical tips, product samples, and a deeper understanding of how to protect your oral health before, during, and after treatment. Most importantly, you'll be reminded that it's okay to ask questions and advocate for your smile—because healing happens from the inside out.

Speakers

Robyn Lesser, MD

Co-Founder, DMD Board-certificated Pediatric Dentist, Speaker, (un)cancer

Dr Lesser earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her DMD from the University of Florida with honors in research. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Florida. Dr Lesser is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry... Read More →

Dr. Abida Taher

Founder, MD, PhD Board-certified Onco-radiologist, Speaker, (un)cancer

A Diplomate of the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, Abida has been in private practice since 2009. She earned her MD and PhD degrees from Tulane University in New Orleans. She completed her Nuclear Medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston and her Oncologic Imaging... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

Workshop: What Now? The State of Metastatic Breast Cancer Research & Funding

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

TBA

Details to come

Speakers

Adrian Lee, PhD

Speaker, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Dr. Adrian Lee is Professor of Pharmacology & Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr Lee is the Pittsburgh Foundation Chair and Director of the Institute for Precision Medicine (IPM), a joint effort by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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4:00pm EDT

Workshop: Everything You Need to Know About Breast and GYN Cancer Genetics

Saturday June 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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Details to come

Speakers

Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC

Breastie TV Host, Speaker, Dena DNA

Dena is a board-certified genetic counselor with 8 years of clinical experience as well as a content creator. She left her clinical role at UCSF to grow her personal brand, Dena DNA, with a mission to spread awareness of medical genetics and genetic services to the general public... Read More →

Saturday June 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

4:00pm EDT

Workshop: Surgical Options with Dr. Elisabeth Potter: Ask Me Anything

Saturday June 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

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Do you have questions about surgical reconstruction options? Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a board certified plastic surgeon who routinely performs the DIEP flap procedure, is here to help. Dr. Potter is deeply passionate about all surgical options being available to all Breasties and has spent the past year+ advocating on behalf of the community to protect access to breast reconstruction.

Speakers

Elisabeth Potter, MD

Speaker, RedBud Surgery Center

Saturday June 7, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session