Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual
Cost: FREE
Presenter(s):
Jessica Cording, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian and Health Coach
Session 3: The Role of Weight Loss Medications for Breast Cancer Survivors
This webinar will provide an overview of weight loss medications and considerations for use in breast cancer survivors. The types of medications, mechanisms of action, side effects, interactions, and available data on average rates of weight loss will be discussed. Depending on data available, a summary of labs and other parameters a doctor may monitor when they are on the medication and information on amount of weight people regain when they go off the medication may be included. Tips for integrating nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes to promote sustainable weight loss will also be discussed. Special guest speaker Naser Gharaibeh, MD, CPE, DABOM, NCMP, Medical Director, Metabolic Medicine and Weight Loss.
* The virtual meeting link will be sent to you in the confirmation e-mail and the reminder e-mail.
This webinar will provide an overview of weight loss medications and considerations for use in breast cancer survivors. The types of medications, mechanisms of action, side effects, interactions, and available data on average rates of weight loss will be discussed. Depending on data available, a summary of labs and other parameters a doctor may monitor when they are on the medication and information on amount of weight people regain when they go off the medication may be included. Tips for integrating nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes to promote sustainable weight loss will also be discussed. Special guest speaker Naser Gharaibeh, MD, CPE, DABOM, NCMP, Medical Director, Metabolic Medicine and Weight Loss.
* The virtual meeting link will be sent to you in the confirmation e-mail and the reminder e-mail.