Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Ep 12: Awareness and Advances in Breast Cancer Brain Metastasis

Breast cancer can sometimes travel from the breast tumor and create new tumors in other parts of the body, which is called metastasis. Breast cancer brain metastases can have a significant impact on a person’s breast cancer experience from the physical symptoms experienced to treatment options available. In partnership with the American Brain Tumor Association, this episode of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs will elevate awareness and advances in breast cancer brain metastasis. Neuro-oncologist Dr. Priya Kumthekar explains the signs and symptoms of brain metastasis and explains what patients can do to manage their risk of developing brain metastasis. Plus, Komen grantee Dr. Jose Pablo Leone highlights the latest, cutting-edge advances in breast cancer brain metastasis research.
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Kelsey Hampton, PhD, is Senior Manager, Mission Communications at Susan G. Komen
Dr. Priya Kumhtekar is a neuro-oncologist at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Jose Pablo Leone is a medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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00:00 Introduction
01:13 Signs & Symptoms of Brain Metastasis
09:00 Research Advancements in Breast Cancer Brain Metastasis
15:26 Clinical Trials for Breast Cancer Brain Metastasis
16:57 Conclusion