Understanding the role of personalized medicine in your cancer journey

Understanding the role of personalized medicine in your cancer journey

To understand personalized medicine, it is important to understand the role of biomarker testing, genetic testing, and the right dose for you. Our speaker will walk you through the research currently happening to ensure that everyone receives the best treatment for their specific cancer and how this research is applicable in the clinic. About the speakers Dr. Seth Wander is a medical oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital with clinical and translational research expertise in breast cancer and cancer genomics. He serves as the director of translational research for the Breast Oncology Program, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on understanding how cancers develop resistance to standard therapies and on advancing novel, personalized treatment approaches. Dr. Elena Michaels is a hematology/oncology fellow in the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute combined fellowship program in Boston, Mass. She is pursuing a career in breast medical oncology and is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for individuals with breast cancer. Learn more about the Thriving Together: 2026 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer here: https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/metsconf26 At Living Beyond Breast Cancer, we make sure people facing breast cancer have the support they need. We’re here with real answers, real stories, and real help—every step of the way. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingbeyondbreastcancer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-beyond-breast-cancer Instagram: https://instagram.com/livingbeyondbc YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/LBBC1991

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