Yoga + Healing

Presented by Merry Beth Freienmuth

Start your morning with gentle stretching, calming breathwork, and mindful movement designed to meet you where you are—physically and emotionally. Whether you’re in treatment, healing from surgery, navigating survivorship, or supporting a loved one, this welcoming session is for every body. No prior yoga experience needed.

Are We Making Progress in Breast Cancer?

Presented by Douglas Yee, MD

An overview of advances in breast cancer treatment, research, and survival outcomes, including how targeted therapies are developed and adopted into clinical practice.

Teaching the Immune System to Fight Cancer: The Promise and Future of Breast Cancer Vaccines

Presented by Keith L. Knutson, PhD

Cancer vaccines are transforming our understanding of how the immune system can be trained to recognize, attack, and potentially prevent cancer recurrence. In this workshop, Dr. Keith L. Knutson will discuss the science behind cancer vaccines, current advances in breast cancer immunotherapy, and emerging strategies aimed at preventing and treating breast cancer. Attendees will learn how cancer vaccines are designed, how they differ from traditional treatments, what current clinical trials are revealing, and how advances in tumor biology and immune science are shaping the next generation of personalized and preventive cancer vaccines.

Resource Center and Break

Get up, stretch, and take a moment to recharge. Visit the Resource Center to connect with organizations offering support, education, and helpful services. Take time to explore, ask questions, and gather materials to help guide your journey.

Butyrate: Activate the Benefits of This Protective Molecule

Presented by Gregory A. Plotnikoff, MD, MTS, FACP

Learn how butyrate, a key molecule produced through diet and the microbiome, supports gut health, reduces inflammation, and may play an important role in cancer survivorship.

Ask the Experts: Q&A Session

Have questions from the morning sessions? This is your chance to ask! Join moderator Dr. Mark Migliori and our morning presenters for an open and engaging Q&A. Whether you’re looking for more details, personal insight, or practical advice, this session is designed to give you the answers and clarity you need.

Resource Center, Lunch and Awards

Take a break with a healthy lunch and some meaningful conversation. Don’t miss your opportunity to stop by the Resource Center—there’s still time to explore, ask questions, and connect before the afternoon sessions begin.

Ask the Experts: Long-Term Effects of Radiation Therapy & Life After Treatment

Moderated by Mark Migliori, MD

Radiation therapy has long been a life-saving part of breast cancer treatment, and advances in precision and accuracy continue to expand its benefits. But like all cancer treatments, it carries risks — some of which may not become apparent until years after treatment ends.

A multidisciplinary panel of experts in radiation oncology, rehabilitation, and lymphedema care outline the long-term effects of radiation therapy, alongside the broader picture of recovery: physical function, emotional well-being, and practical strategies for thriving in survivorship. Grounded in clinical evidence and lived patient experience, the panelists will share what’s known — and what’s still being learned — about which patients may be at higher risk for long-term effects, and the resources and emerging techniques available to help manage them.

Panelists:

• An Church, MD
• Eleanor M. Walker, MD
• Renata Braudy, PhD, PT, OCS, CLT
• Ingrid Weddig, COTA/L, CLT

The Caregiver Experience

Presented by Jeff Myhre, Jack’s Caregiver Coalition and  Allison Breininger, The Negative Space

An informal discussion exploring the realities of caregiving, practical resources for caregivers, and strategies for supporting loved ones through cancer treatment and recovery.

Closing & Reception

Enjoy refreshments, pink desserts, and an opportunity to reflect on the day’s experiences while connecting with others in the breast cancer community.