August 2025 BRA Banter - Cardiac Health After Chemo
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Join us for an empowering and informative BRA Banter focused on a topic that doesn’t get enough attention: cardiac health after chemotherapy. This survivor-centered conversation will explore how cancer treatment can impact the heart—and what you can do to protect and support your heart health after chemo.
We’re honored to welcome two leading voices in oncology and cardiology:
- Dr. Nishtha Sareen, Cardiologist with Ascension Saint Thomas Heart
- Dr. Sara Nunnery, Director of Breast Cancer Research at Tennessee Oncology
Note from the live session: As promised on the call, here is the list of screenings that Dr. Sareen recommends discussing with either your PCP or Cardiologist.
- Lipid panel: Lipoprotein A, CRP, ESR
- CT angiogram of coronaries
- Echocardiogram/cardiac MRI
In this edition of BRA Banter we had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Lang, a seasoned and passionate genetic counselor whose expertise goes well beyond the familiar territory of BRCA1 and BRCA2. Our chat explores the latest developments in genetic testing , especially for breast cancer survivors, highlighting how the field has evolved, expanded, and opened new possibilities. Katie was fascinating to talk to—her energy and dedication shone through, and she generously shared a wealth of insight. We found her to be not only deeply knowledgeable but also a genuine delight to engage with. Tune in on October 29 as we uncover what’s new, what survivors should know, and why genetic testing today is about so much more than just the BRCA genes.
A Night to Remember!
Join us for the 5th Annual OctoBRAfest on September 25th!