Dr. Kristine Slam, COSABreast

09/18/2026

It’s always exciting when new technology arrives to improve patient care. For me, this is the fun part of a long surgical practice, watching new technology come out that helps change practice and improve patient outcomes. 

I had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO and Founder of Videra Surgical, in a discussion about Veraform, which is utilized when I mark the lumpectomy cavity for radiation oncology. 
Attached is our short conversation.

“If it’s better for you and better for the patient, why wouldn’t we...

09/11/2026

ZCC is proud to co-sponsor MAN P.L.E.A.S.E, a prostate cancer awareness event held by Brave Men Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Eta Nu Nu Chapter!

Join us this Saturday, Sept. 12th, at The Boat House at Confluence Park from 8 - 11 AM for a fun, uplifting day dedicated to raising awareness for prostate cancer. The event will feature free screenings, gift bags, raffles and more. We hope to see you there!

👉Learn more and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04x1km50

09/09/2026

There are several genetic mutations that predispose a woman to developing breast cancer. BRCA 1/2 gene mutations are the ones we most commonly think of, and carry the highest lifetime risk. These gene mutations also predispose patients to ovarian, pancreas, and prostate cancers. 
There are multiple options that exist for managing gene mutation carriers, ranging from observation, to high risk screening, to medication for risk reduction, to prophylactic surgery. 

Alix and Ashtin Earle opened up about their mom’s journey with cancer on their Netflix series, ‘Earle Meets World.’ During episode seven, the two sisters are confronted with the results of their testing for the BRCA2 gene mutation, which their mother is a carrier of, and which can make a perso...

09/01/2026

Update from the ASBS on atypical pathologies of the breast

This Special Communication is the third installment about guidelines from organizations of surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists for the management of proliferative breast lesions with atypia and lobular carcinoma in situ.

08/08/2026

Join us for Hope Grows Here: A Survivor Celebration!

This event is a chance to honor cancer survivors and their journeys with an afternoon of connection, inspiration and celebration.

Date: Friday, August 28th | Time: 12 - 4 PM | Location: Zangmeister Cancer Center - 3100 Plaza Properties Blvd. Columbus, OH 43219

There will be ice cream and food trucks, a gratitude wall, community resources, a "Feeding Your Soul" cooking demonstration, a flower arrangement activity, and so much more. We hope to see you there!

👉 Registration is required. Click here to register: https://hubs.li/Q04rStPK0

07/29/2026

https://www.breastcancer.org/podcast/managing-hormonal-therapy-side-effects

Breast cancer expert Hope Rugo discusses the most common hormonal therapy side effects and offers advice on how to manage them.

07/26/2026

Proud to be a sponsor of this great organization!

https://www.gymskills.com/columbus/back-to-school-bash/

06/04/2026

Data is starting to emerge that GLP-1s may in fact improve breast cancer survival for obese patients.


05/22/2026

If patients ask me what supplements I’m on, this is on the list!
So many potential benefits for perimenopausal and post menopausal women.

05/14/2026

I’m a broken record in the office.
Please take your risk reduction meds, but add walking 150 minutes a week and do 2-3 strength training sessions per week.

Kim Landrum never imagined she would regain her strength after her breast cancer diagnosis.