2026-2027 Metastatic Breast Cancer Forum Series
Join us for the 2026-2027 Metastatic Breast Cancer Forum Series hosted by the EMBRACE Program, a series of free educational programs for patients, families, and loved ones. While we will always offer virtual opportunities to connect and learn, some events in this series will be held in person. Please read on for more information and to register for our events:
- Welcome Session | 2026-2027 EMBRACE Forum Series
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 10:30-11:45 a.m. ET
Join Nancy Lin, MD, and Sara Tolaney, MD, MPH, for the opening event of our Metastatic Breast Cancer Forum Series. Drs. Lin and Tolaney will discuss new developments and promising areas of research in metastatic breast cancer at Dana-Farber and beyond. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
- Updates in Standard of Care and Novel Therapies
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Noon-1 p.m. ET
Join Dana-Farber's expert medical oncologists to learn more about treatment and research updates for each sub-type of metastatic breast cancer. A Q&A session will follow all presentations. Each of the "Updates in Standard of Care and Novel Therapies" events below will be hosted simultaneously. Please choose the one that best aligns with your needs and interests. All will be recorded for future viewing.
- Updates in Standard of Care and Novel Therapies in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
Learn more about current standard of care treatment and exciting research updates for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer from experts Ilana Schlam, MD, MPH, and Adrienne Waks, MD. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
- Updates in Standard of Care and Novel Therapies in ER+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
Learn more about current standard of care treatment and exciting research updates for ER-positive metastatic breast cancer from experts Antonio Giordano, MD, PhD, and Kristina Fanucci, MD, MHS. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
- Updates in Standard of Care and Novel Therapies in Triple Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
Learn more about current standard of care treatment and exciting research updates for triple negative metastatic breast cancer from experts Ana Garrido-Castro, MD, and Filipa Lynce, MD. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
If you would like to hear about upcoming events in the EMBRACE Program, please email embrace@dfci.harvard.edu to be added to our monthly emails.
View recordings from the 2025-2026 EMBRACE Program forum series.
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View recordings from the 2023-2024 EMBRACE Program forum series.
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Supportive Resources
An outreach coordinator meets EMBRACE patients on their first day, outlines resources available to them, and guides them at every step. Some of these resources include:
The Blum Patient and Family Resource Center
The Blum Center offers a lending library, workshops, computers for use, interpreters by phone, care bags for new patients, resources for parents with cancer and their children, a creative arts program, and more.
The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living
The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living is dedicated to the belief that cancer patients can improve their lives with integrative therapies like acupuncture and massage, along with healthy living programs such as exercise and nutrition counseling.
Financial Assistance
Limited financial assistance for basic needs and parking costs, as well as referrals for financial coaching to help review your financial situation and provide advice and guidance, are available at Dana-Farber. For eligibility information, please call 617-632-3301. The EMBRACE Program can also help connect you to external resources, such as financial grants for those impacted by metastatic breast cancer.
Pharmacy Resource Program
The Dana-Farber pharmacy fills prescriptions for all pediatric and adult patients. Our pharmacists are an extension of the patient care team and work closely with physicians to provide seamless, convenient, safe care. Medication access and co-pay assistance may be available for chemotherapy and other medications. Eligibility requirements may apply; for more information, please call 617-632-3526.
Resource Specialists
Resource specialists can help with concrete resource needs: short-term housing, transportation, food, insecurity, and limited financial assistance for patients receiving treatment at Dana-Farber. Eligibility requirements may apply; for more information, please call the Adult Resource Office at 617-632-3301 (press option 2).
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Groups
Two monthly groups for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients are co-facilitated by a psychiatrist and a social worker. Members vary from people newly diagnosed with MBC to people who have been living with MBC for years. Attendees report powerful benefits of getting to know and being able to process with people who "get it." For more information, please call 617-632-5606.
Supportive clinical programs within the Breast Oncology Center also offer drop-in support groups:
EMBRACing Young and Strong Socials hosted by the Young and Strong Program
This virtual gathering is an opportunity to meet and connect with other young adults living with metastatic breast cancer (diagnosed age 44 or younger). Newcomers are always welcome; if this is your first time attending, please let the team know when you RSVP.
Email youngandstrong@dfci.harvard.edu for more information.
MBC Support Circle hosted by the EMBRACE Program
This is a virtual drop-in support group for adults living with metastatic breast cancer. Facilitated by breast oncology social workers, this group is designed to foster connection, support coping, and build community through shared experiences and meaningful conversation.
Email embrace@dfci.harvard.edu for more information.
OABC Coffee Hour for Patients with MBC hosted by the Older Adults with Breast Cancer Program
This is a virtual social support group for older patients (age 65 or older) with metastatic breast cancer to share experiences, resources, support, and community. Assistance with Zoom is available.
Email oabc@dfci.harvard.edu for more information.
