Graduate School
- MSN, Columbia University (2014)
Undergraduate School
- BA, Purdue University (IN) (2010)
- BSN, University of Miami (FL) (2011)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Surgery-Surgical OncologyProfessional Titles
- Nurse Practitioner
- Instructor
Recognitions
- International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau (2012)
Publications
- Adams M, Higgins MG, Vemuru SR, Huynh V, Coons HL, Baurle E, Rojas KE, Hampanda K, Zimmaro L, Arkema A, Bozzuto L, Fleagle E, Makela K, Singer K, Tevis SE. Developing a patient-centered educational video series on sexual health for women with breast cancer. Support Care Cancer. 2025 Jul 28;33(8):724. doi: 10.1007/s00520-025-09790-2. PMID: 40719966.
- S Goldfarb, J Carter, N Toumbacaris, M Cheng, A Arkema, N Abdo, C Chang, S Wong, A Jamner, Y Chen, L Vahdat, (017) Flibanserin improves libido and sexual satisfaction in women with breast cancer on endocrine therapy, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 21, Issue Supplement_5, June 2024, qdae054.017, https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdae054.017
- Carter J, Arkema A, Roth A, Saban S, & Nelson C. (2021). Sexual Problems and Cancer. In: Breitbart WS, Butow PN, Jacobsen PB, Lam W, Lazenby M, Loscalzo MJ (Eds). Psycho-Oncology, (4th edition pp. 276-282). Oxford University Press.
- Mendelsohn R, Palmaira RL, Lumish M, Bacani J, Krishnan A, Weiss J, Semler R, Casson A, Arkema A, Carter J, Nelson C, Mulhall J, Garcia-Aguilar J, Stadler Z, Maya H, Cercek A. A Coordinated Clinical Center for Young Onset Colorectal Cancer. Oncologist. 2021 Aug;26(8):625-629. doi: 10.1002/onco.13849. Epub 2021 Jun 17. PMID: 34096669; PMCID: PMC8342573.
- Goldfarb S, Saban S, Arkema A, Patil S, Flynn J, Goldfrank D, Norton L, Carter, J. Objective and subjective vulvovaginal symptoms in breast cancer patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 38, e24056-e24056(2020). DOI:10.1200/JCO.2020.38.15_suppl.e24056
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS), Affiliate Member
- The Menopause Society, Member
- National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH), Member
- Scientific Network on Female Sexuxal Health and Cancer, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Diane O'Connor Thompson Breast Center - Anschutz1635 Aurora Ct
3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1030
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC, Board Certification (2014)
- Nurse Practitioner, License (2014)
- Registered Nurse, License (2011)
- Certified Menopause Practitioner, Certificate (2025)
- Surgery - Breast Surgery
- Surgery
- Women's Health - Menopause
- Women's Health
- Cancers - Breast Cancer
- Cancers
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include the management of benign breast disease, counseling patients in the high-risk clinic regarding screening and risk reduction, optimizing quality of life and sexual health in breast cancer patients, and management of menopausal symptoms
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide a comfortable environment for patients to share their concerns and create an individualized evidence-based treatment plan. My goal is to empower patients with the information and tools they need to make informed decisions for their health. I am fortunate to work closely with a multidisciplinary team with a passion in women's health.
My clinical interests include the management of benign breast disease, counseling patients in the high-risk clinic regarding screening and risk reduction, optimizing quality of life and sexual health in breast cancer patients, and management of menopausal symptoms
Care Philosophy
I strive to provide a comfortable environment for patients to share their concerns and create an individualized evidence-based treatment plan. My goal is to empower patients with the information and tools they need to make informed decisions for their health. I am fortunate to work closely with a multidisciplinary team with a passion in women's health.
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy taking advantage of the many outdoor activities of Colorado, traveling, and spending time with my husband and two young children.
Public Speaking
Yes
Sexual Health & Breast Cancer
In my spare time, I enjoy taking advantage of the many outdoor activities of Colorado, traveling, and spending time with my husband and two young children.
Public Speaking
Yes
Sexual Health & Breast Cancer