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Dr. Susan Love, scientist, surgeon, author and pioneer provided women with a glimpse of what the future holds for breast cancer research. Dispelling myths and shedding a new light on the latest science, Dr. Love gave women laughter, hope and knowledge. At her breakout session , women had the rare opportunity to interact directly with one of the world's most well regarded leaders in the field of breast cancer and ask questions that pertained to their individual situation. To support Dr. Susan Love's work to prevent breast cancer, please go to www.susanlovemd.org.
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Miriam Nelson, Ph.D., Founder, StrongWomen, LLuminari Expert, Director of John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, at Tufts University shared her vision of a world where women are vibrant and physically active well into their later years of life. Through her groundbreaking research that has been translated to consumers through her seven best selling books, Dr. Nelson started a movement that has already resulted in over 30 community programs across the country. And her work isn't limited by U.S. borders. Women come from around the world to France and other places to attend her StrongWomen Summits and be inspired to empower themselves and others. |
Dr. Alice Domar is as funny as she is smart. This extraordinary women from the Harvard Mind Body Institute helped women learn how to become more in touch with themselves and the world around them. On morning walks, she encouraged the women to walk in silence and listen to the sounds around them. Through simple steps each day, Dr. Domar showed women how they can master the art of Self Nurture. For more information, see her book - “The Healing Art of Self-Nurturance.”
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Few people understand statistics better than Dr. Ellen Mahoney. An incredible researcher and breast surgeon, Dr. Mahoney has long had a personal mission to help women better understand the studies that are being shared with them in the media. Reading about a study without understanding how it was conducted is like watching a sports game without knowing the rules. The women who attended her session on "Medical Breakthroughs for Long-Term Survivors" left with a stronger sense of how to interpret medical information. |
Dr. Pepper Schwartz has long mesmerized women and men alike with her exceptual knowledge of human sexuality. Moving way beyond the obvious, Dr. Schwartz shared the science behind human sexuality and left women with a better understanding of why their sexual health was an important part of their life. A times funny, at times serious, Dr. Schwartz taught the audience how to remove sexual taboos and increase communication with their partners. One woman commented after the session that sexuality is one of the least discussed and most needed subjects for breast cancer survivors to learn about. |
Any of us would be proud to have Emily Spivak, Founder and Executive Director of “Shop Well with You”. as our daughter. Fortunately, her mother was present to see her daughter share with the audience how she founded this innovative non profit after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. By canvassing the retail world, Emily has been able to bring together an assortment of attractive, comfortable and fashionable clothing items for women whose bodies have been changed through breast cancer. From tops that enabled easy access to ports for chemo to beautiful, draping shawls that flattered any figure, Spivak helped women understand that it's not “how it is not how people see you, but how you perceive yourself.” Together with Gaetan Benson, from our sponsor Eileen Fisher, they held a fashion show at lunch that entertained and inspired women. |
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