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YSC Summit Schedule Exhibitors Sponsors Co-Survivor Track Metastatic Track Register Registrarse May 21-23, 2021 #YSCSummit21 Lights. Camera. Action. We’re going digital with the largest conference just for young adults affected by breast cancer! Comfy clothes highly encouraged. Register Now Select a tab FRI, MAY 21 SAT, MAY 22 SUN, MAY 23 FRI, MAY 21 SAT, MAY 22 SUN, MAY 23 06:45 PM - 07:10 PM ET Doors Open Welcome to the YSC Virtual Summit! 07:10 PM - 07:20 PM ET Kick off! Meet YSC and What to Expect 07:20 PM - 08:10 PM ET General Session Sex after Cancer with Live Q&A Hear our 3 experts explore: What does sex and intimacy look like after a cancer diagnosis? How do co-survivors help to navigate these changes with their partners? And how do we integrate mindfulness and acceptance into this process? 08:10 PM - 08:50 PM ET Hangouts at 8:10 pm et Conversations curated by you! Here are your virtual hangout rooms: - First Time Attendees - Survivors/Thrivers of Color - Newly Diagnosed (Early Stage) - Metastatic Thrivers - Co-Survivors - Flatties - Early Stage Survivors (1-5 years) - Long Term Survivors (5+ years) - LGBTQ+ - Spanish Speaking - Male Co-Survivors - Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) How to get there: Click Launch Session - you will be taken to a Zoom Meeting Click Breakout Rooms in your meeting controls (This will display the list of the hangout rooms) Hover your pointer over the number to the right of hangout room you wish to join, click Join, then confirm by clicking Join. Repeat as necessary to join other hangout rooms, or click Leave Room to return here. Still need help? You can either put in the zoom chat which room you would like to join and we will move you or pop your camera on and say Hi... we will get you moved! 08:50 PM - 09:00 PM ET Break May we interest you in some puppies? 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET Annual Pajama Party! Join Good Vibrations to learn about sex toys, products, and pleasure 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET Doors Open Welcome back to the YSC Virtual Summit! 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM ET Morning Meditation Start your zen with YSC 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET General Session Hot-button breast cancer updates with Live Q&A Come hear our panelists discuss the most current research for young adults affected by breast cancer. They will explore topics like personalized medicine, health disparities and the impact of COVID-19, for example. There will be a special audience Q&A at the end. Make sure to come with questions! 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM ET Never Have I Ever - Breast Cancer Edition Join YSC volunteers and young survivors, Tomika and Lindsey on the Main Stage for a game of Never Have I Ever: Breast Cancer Edition. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET 12:15 pm et: MBC Clinical Trials MBC clinical trials and patient engagement It is common for those diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to have questions on their treatment options and clinical trials. This session will explore how to find clinical trials that are right for you, what questions to ask your healthcare team and how to be your best advocate. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET 12:15 pm et: Encontrando apoyo Sobrellevando un diagnóstico de cáncer de mama y Encontrando apoyo Un diagnóstico de cáncer de mama puede desatar muchas emociones. No importa dónde te encuentres en tu diagnóstico o tratamiento, esta sesión te dará herramientas para manejar las emociones difíciles que estás experimentando y ofrecerá recursos en español para buscar apoyo 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET 12:15 pm et: Body Image Looking in the mirror: Exploring body image and confidence Breast cancer brings up all types of changes. Your body goes through a lot after diagnosis, and that includes how you look or feel in your own body. Come talk about how to embrace these changes and find your physical strength and confidence moving forward. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET 12:15 pm et: Parenting after BC Parenting after a breast cancer diagnosis Explaining a cancer diagnosis to children can be scary and overwhelming, and there is no one right way to help children cope. Come to this session to discuss age-appropriate guidelines for talking to children about cancer and the nuances of parenting after a diagnosis. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET 12:15 pm et: Survivors/Thrivers of Color Amplifying the voice of survivors/thrivers of color Are you a survivor or thriver of color? Join this lively conversation with our dynamic experts and explore the unique experiences of BIPOC diagnosed with breast cancer and how to help drive the conversation on inclusion and equity. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET 12:15 pm et: Cancer and Cannabis Cancer and cannabis: Can medical marijuana help you? Between temporary and chronic pain, nausea and decreased appetite, cancer treatment can come with a variety of side effects. Can cannabis help you manage them? Hear about the research on medical marijuana and how it could help you. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET 12:15 pm et: Co-Survivor Job Desc Co-survivor: Is there a job description for this? Being a co-survivor can mean many different things and can involve several different roles. Your role as a co-survivor can even change during your loved one’s cancer experience, including being the primary caretaker and shoulder to lean on during treatment to adjusting to long-term questions after breast cancer. Learn about what to expect and how to care for your loved one and yourself during every phase. 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM ET Exhibitor Jam Discover the latest trends from our exhibitors 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM ET Get up and Move! Belly Dancing class 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET 1:30 pm et: Co-Survivor: Healthy Recipes Co-survivor: Delicious family night recipes At the heart of good health is good nutrition. Whether you’re all about the fruits and veggies or a rebel with a hardy appetite, you will leave this session with some quick, easy and healthy recipes for you and your loved ones. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET 1:30 pm et: Discusión en Español Una mesa redonda para jóvenes hispanohablantes diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama Esta mesa redonda ofrece la oportunidad de conectarte con otras jóvenes diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama y hablar sobre temas de mayor importancia para ti. También recibirás recursos en español que te ayudarán a navegar por tu diagnóstico y tratamiento. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET 1:30 pm et: Co-Survivor: Grief Co-survivor: grief for two Grief and loss is universal, and that includes you co-survivors. Things change after a breast cancer diagnosis, and that can be hard on you. While the response may be “but my feelings aren’t as important as my loved one’s,” the reality is, they are as important and deserve a safe space to be shared. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET 1:30 pm et: Holistic Cancer Care Holistic cancer care: The whole-body approach to side effect relief Take care of your mind, body and spirit with treatments outside of standard medical practices. CAM takes a holistic and natural approach to medical care, using techniques such as acupuncture, Tai Chi, or massage. Learn the latest on what is safe and effective to treat side effects you may be experiencing. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET 1:30 pm et: Pregnancy after BC Pregnancy after breast cancer Many young survivors and thrivers may be wondering what family planning looks like after a breast cancer diagnosis. Whether you know for sure you want to grow your family or you are on the fence, hear our expert talk about your options and considerations. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET 1:30 pm et: Survivors’ Guilt Survivors' Guilt You’ve finished treatment and are a cancer survivor. Now you may be left with guilt, sadness and questions such as, “Why me? Why did I survive when others did not? Was I just lucky?” Survivors’ guilt is a common part of life after treatment. Long-term survivors may especially feel guilty, as they have seen friends struggle with re-diagnosis or long-term side effects. Join us to learn more about how to cope with these emotions. 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ET 1:30 pm et: MBC Still Me I’m still me: Maintaining my identity w...