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We are having a great time meeting some amazing people here at Living Beyond Breast Cancer's event, "Thriving Together: Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer", and getting our annual hugs with Janice Cowden! All attendees are receiving our Paper Planner to help them navigate their journey whether they are a patient or caregiver. Our step-by-step guidance breaks down treatments, explains key decisions, and prepares you for appointments. If you or someone you know could use a little extra help on this experience, you can find our Paper Planner here: https://lnkd.in/g4hvS5fd Thank you to our partner Living Beyond Breast Cancer for putting this incredible summit together. #LBBC #Breastcancer #Metavivor #cancer #thriver #survivor

We are honored to share the latest episode of The Patient From Hell podcast, featuring Megan-Claire Chase—an advocate, survivor, and voice for so many in the cancer community. Nine years with no evidence of disease, yet Megan-Claire’s journey is far from over. This time, she is facing something even harder: cancer and its effect on her mother. In this deeply personal conversation, she opens up about anticipatory grief, the lessons learned from her mother’s reflections, and the complexities of facing both her own mortality and the mortality of those she loves. Grief is something we all encounter, yet how we navigate it is deeply personal. Megan-Claire’s story is a reminder of the power of connection, the importance of honoring our emotions, and the need to create space for meaningful conversations—even in the hardest moments. We are grateful to Megan-Claire for sharing her story with such honesty, vulnerability, and strength. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e4jH2Qpy #CancerCommunity #PatientAdvocacy #Grief #Podcast #mantacares #patientfromhellpodcast

In Partnership with AARP's AgeTech collaborative, we are excited to further our impact, and user-centric platforms to support cancer patients & families across the country. Together we can drive meaningful change and push the boundaries of what's possible in this sector.

?? A Moment of Pride for Manta Cares! ?? The President of ASCO, Robin Zon highlighted the importance of the patient's perspective on financial toxicity, highlighting Samira’s piece in JCO on the Business of Healthcare. “Behind every diagnosis, test, management plan, prior auth, approval/disapproval, and outcome, is a patient and their family. We should never lose sight of this.” Samira Daswani’s story as a young breast cancer survivor sheds light on the untold realities of navigating cancer care – from insurance challenges to the personal costs of treatment. Her editorial calls for change in how our healthcare system prioritizes patients. We’re humbled to have our voice amplified by one of the most influential leaders in oncology. ?? Read Robin Zon’s editorial: https://lnkd.in/eueRjj7b #HealthcareInnovation #CancerCare #PatientFirst #JCO #ASCO #MantaCares #CancerSurvivor #OncologyCare Journal of Clinical Oncology

Samira's article just published in the?Journal of Clinical Oncology! In her article, "Business of Health Care and the Personal Cost of Cancer Care," Samira reflects on the challenges of navigating insurance transitions, financial toxicity, and the need for greater patient agency in cancer care. This is a must-read for anyone passionate about improving the cancer experience. Dive into the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/eNPY2huQ #CancerCare #PatientAdvocacy

Don't miss our SABCS 2024 Recap on the Patient From Hell podcast with Dr. Douglas Blayney! https://lnkd.in/giB-DE3z Samira & Dr. Blayney explore four critical areas of breast cancer care: CDK4/6 inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), de-escalation strategies for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in cancer diagnostics. Throughout the conversation, a central theme emerges: the increasing ability to personalize cancer treatment, considering individual patient characteristics, biological markers, treatment options, and personal goals for quality and quantity of life. #sabcs #sabcs24 #breastcancer

If you're at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, stop by Booth 1453 and say hello to Team Manta! Samira Daswani, Dr. Douglas Blayney & Edward Yip would love to see you! #sabcs24

?? NEW EPISODE?? Listen here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://lnkd.in/gysR9F7G Christopher Schuler opens up about his experience as a caregiver, navigating the challenges of neurodegeneration, particularly his father’s glioblastoma diagnosis. He shares the emotional turmoil, confusion, along with the overwhelming process of navigating the healthcare system. The conversation underscores the importance of raising awareness and understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and their impact on families. We also delve into the nature of the 'standard of care' in oncology, highlighting the critical need to advocate for yourself. #braincancer #caregivers #glioblastoma #cancereducation

? Deep discussions about the challenges faced by cancer patients and care partners ? Hours of white-board collaborating ? Generation of a post-it wall of ideas ? Meaningful conversations with our advisors ? Learning from each other (including quite a bit of laughter shared!) Team Manta is leaving our offsite even more inspired to help make the cancer experience easier for anyone who hears those devastating words, "You have cancer." Samira Daswani Douglas Blayney Edward Yip Antoni Batchelli Molly Lindquist Mar Hershenson Phil Wickham Debby Meredith Vivien Ho Kathleen Estreich Arko Dasgupta Anitha Srinivasan

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Molly headed to the NYC Health + Hospitals Metropolitan Breast Health Center this past Friday to celebrate the amazing community of patients, survivors, and caregivers who show strength and resilience in the face of cancer, and the skilled and compassionate providers and supporters who work each day to give patients the greatest gift of all — more time. ??