#115 Intersectionality and the LGBT Cancer Patient
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Jul 04, 2021•28 min
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#114. Triple Positive Breast Cancer Under 30
Love the episode? Send us a text! Triple Positive Breast Cancer Under 30 bring about a unique set of experiences. No one expects to get cancer, let alone, in your 20s. Tabby shares her experience being triple positive (ER/PR HER2+) and how she managed side effects of her chemotherapy regiment. She brings a positive light to a dreadful disease and we can all learn from her realistic optimism. Topics Discussed: [05:00 ]Telling colleagues about Breast Cancer [07:30] Chemotherapy side effects [12:31...
Jun 27, 2021•32 min
#113 Losing Mom To Metastatic Breast Cancer
Love the episode? Send us a text! Featuring Shelley, Rod, Kyla, and Jaydon who share their memories of their mothers, how life continues after losing their mom's to Metastatic Breast Cancer, and the legacies they are creating. A powerful conversation that every parent and child should hear! Resources Mentioned: Ciitizen.com/SBCTrials Survivingbreastcancer.org Events Coast-2-Coast Summer Fundraiser 2021 Support the show...
Jun 21, 2021•35 min
#112. What are the Legal Issues and Noteworthy Legislation in the Breast Cancer?
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, we discuss the world of legislation surrounding metastatic breast cancer with board members of METAvivor's advocacy committee. We urge our listeners to join in their tremendous and life-changing advocacy work by volunteering to simply share your story with local and state leaders. Email info@metavivor.org for more information. Support the show...
Jun 13, 2021•50 min
#111 Complicated Grief and Caregiver Bereavement | The Caregiver Perspective
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode we speak with Andrew Silver, Jimmy Boratyn, and Christian Garnett, who have all lost their beloved wives to metastatic breast cancer (MBC). This is part II of our discussion where we get into the coping strategies that these men turned to as they stress the importance of making time for yourself so that you can be strong for others. Andrew, Jimmy, and Christian also describe in great detail, the passing of their wives, Sonya, Melissa, and Emily. ...
Jun 06, 2021•42 min
#110. Losing someone you love to MBC | Meet the Husbands
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, we talk with three men who have lost their wives to metastatic breast cancer -- Jimmy, Andrew, and Christian -- as they take us through their journeys through cancer with their wives and share with us the wonderful memories of these truly impactful women. They reveal the emotions they experienced with the initial diagnosis, the ways they grappled with supporting their wives while maintaining perspective, and share advice for couples who maybe em...
May 30, 2021•37 min
#109 Toxic Positivity with Kelly Grosklags
Love the episode? Send us a text! Toxic positivity as “the excessive and ineffective overgeneralization of a happy, optimistic state across all situations. The process of toxic positivity results in the denial, minimization, and the invalidation of the authentic human emotional experience" according to The Psychology Group. In this episode we provide examples of how toxic positivity bubbles up day to day and offer tools for how to flip the switch and let people know that sometimes these comments...
May 23, 2021•17 min
#108. What is Grief & Giving Yourself Permission | Kelly Grosklags
Love the episode? Send us a text! Understanding grief. Understanding the difference between grief and loss. Understanding toxic positivity. These are just some of the topics we touch upon in today's episode with Kelly Grosklag. Kelly created Conversations with Kelly (CWK) for a powerful purpose: to alleviate the suffering of those experiencing deep loss. Kelly’s childhood encounter with trauma and grief, coupled with a life-long passion for building communities of healing, motivates her to help ...
May 09, 2021•26 min
#107. TNBC Metaplastic Breast Cancer | Jess Duemig
Love the episode? Send us a text! Today's episode is straight up Girl Talk! Jess Duemig (who you may remember from last week's episode were we discussed fertility), this week we have a one-on-one about being diagnosed under 40, going into medical menopause, dating, weight gain and mindset. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or beverage of choice and enjoy today's girl talk! Grab the book: Warrior Guidebook and 20% will be donated to our charity, https://warriorguidebook.com/shop/warrior-survivi...
May 02, 2021•42 min
#106. Fertility Preservation Before Cancer Treatment
Love the episode? Send us a text! Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32. She was focused on her career, living on her own, and totally unprepared for what was ahead. Like so many of us faced with rapid fire decisions, we don't necessarily have time to research and learn about what options are available. Today we take a deep dive into the topic of fertility and breast cancer. Jessica and Laura share experiences of freezing their eggs, or not, and what you can expect with ferti...
Apr 25, 2021•8 min
#105. Amanda & Kady's Legacy | A Mother's Perspective
Love the episode? Send us a text! ♡ EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Denise and Karen discuss the process of having helped their daughters navigate metastatic breast cancer, the support they provided, and how they are keeping their daughter's legacy. Moderated by Abigail, Denise and Karen discuss healthy ways they were able to help their daughters and find support themselves. There are many ways to be helpful but sometimes it’s most important just to be there. ♡ TOPICS DISCUSSED ⟡ About Amanda [...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min
#104. End of Life Can Be Beautiful | Christy Knutson
Love the episode? Send us a text! Laura and Abigail Johnston discuss Near with co-founder Christy Knutson. Near is an organization that seeks to aid individuals in navigating an end of life diagnosis. The group talks about what happens when an individual comes to Near and the various plans available to them. Laura, Abigail, and Christy also discuss positive ramifications after death and how grief can affect someone overtime. ♡ TOPICS DISCUSSED : ⟡ Christy Knutson’s introduction [1:59] ⟡ What hap...
Apr 11, 2021•42 min
#103. Yoga for Breast Cancer It's More Than A Pose | With Susanna Barkataki
Love the episode? Send us a text! In today’s episode we speak with Susanna Barkataki. Susanna is an Indian yoga practitioner and the founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute. She is a Certified Yoga Therapist and Author of #1best selling book, Embrace Yoga’s Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice . We will kick things off with a grounding meditation which lays the foundation for our discussion on engaging in a yoga practice that is accessible, inclusive and equitable and honori...
Mar 28, 2021•50 min
#102 From Grief to Joy with Deb Hart
Love the episode? Send us a text! Over the last few weeks we’ve been exploring topics on grief and loss. In this episode we speak with Deb Hart. Deb Hart lost her son at the young age of 22. She shares her powerfully touching story with us on how grief has led her to joy. Deb is the founder of Pink Sistas, a non-profit organization that specializes in retreats for those diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a boat on the Columbia river in Oregon. There is no better way to find joy than by lettin...
Mar 21, 2021•36 min
#101. Cancer Fighting Foods with Karla Mans Giroux
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, Laura discusses clean eating with Karla Mans Giroux. Karla discusses the various foods that one should be including in their diet, gut, health, and what to look for when reading labels. Laura and Karla also discuss what a cancer coach is and how Karla got involved in this line of work. Karla brings up lots of statistics and studies done to support her claims and stresses the importance of creating a diet that works for you specifically. ♡ TOPICS...
Mar 15, 2021•46 min
#100. Is Soy Good For You with Karla Mans Giroux
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode Karla Mans Giroux provides us with the quick and dirty on soy ♡ RESOURCES MENTIONED ⟡ Block Center, Integrative Cancer Treatment: https://blockmd.com/ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL ⟡ Website: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ ⟡ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SBC_org ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingbreastcancerorg/ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»...
Mar 07, 2021•7 min
#99. From Cancer Diagnosis to Empowerment with Dr. Paul Anderson
Love the episode? Send us a text! There’s no other word to describe the feeling when you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer. On any given day, you might rotate between feelings of disbelief, anger, and grief. You may even feel like you’ve lost control over your own life. While your diagnosis might raise any number of negative feelings, here's the good news: you don’t have to feel lost or confused. In Cancer: The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment , Dr. Paul Anderson clearly outlines...
Feb 28, 2021•45 min
#98. Breast Density What You Need To Know with Leslie Ferris Yerger
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, Leslie Yerger, the author of Probably Benign and founder of My Density Matters, discusses statistics regarding detection of breast cancer, the different categories of breast density, and the various modalities of finding breast cancer within these categories. Yerger also discusses lobular breast cancer and how it is difficult to diagnose as those lumps are often hard to find. She lastly highlights how individuals must take control of their breas...
Feb 21, 2021•28 min
#97. Clinical Trials 101
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, Laura discusses clinical trials with Martin Naley, Alyson Tischler, Sheila McGlown, and Abigail Johnston. Martin Naley is a Clinical Informatics Specialist at Ciitizen, a free clinical matching service. Alyson Tischler, Sheila McGlown, and Abigail Johnston are three women living with metastatic breast cancer. They talk about what clinical trials are, different types of trials, how to figure out eligibility, and their experiences with understandi...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min
#96. Managing Rogue Family Members At End of Life
Love the episode? Send us a text! Managing rogue family members is a delicate balancing act. But how do you navigate these conversations when it is compounded with end of life? Everyone wants what is best for the patient but it is important to honor that person's final wishes and what they want, not necessarily what "you" want. In today's episode we speak with Jennifer O'Brien and Valerie Armand who share their recommendations on how to navigate the rogue family member and opening up the lines o...
Feb 06, 2021•12 min
#95. End of Life Planning | Jennifer O'Brien and Valerie Armand
Love the episode? Send us a text! Today we speak with Valerie Armand and Jennifer O'brien about their experiences with loss and end of life. Valery is an LPN and Certified End of Life Doula with over 20 years experience serving others at the end of life. Founder of Exiting Gracefully, LLC and a Dying Your Way consultant, her passion lies in removing the stigma that society has placed on facing our mortality. She provides consulting, education and mentoring as a way to empower others, helping the...
Jan 24, 2021•33 min
#94. Enough is Enough | Saying no to more chemotherapy
Love the episode? Send us a text! Today we speak with Valerie Armand and Jennifer O'brien about their experiences with loss and end of life. Specifically, we look at the question of when people decide enough is enough and it is ok to say no to more treatments. Valery is an LPN and Certified End of Life Doula with over 20 years experience serving others at the end of life. Founder of Exiting Gracefully, LLC and a Dying Your Way consultant, her passion lies in removing the stigma that society has ...
Jan 23, 2021•14 min
#93. Repurposed Drugs for Cancer | With Laura Kleiman CEO & Founder of Reboot Rx
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode we speak with Laura Kleiman from Reboot Rx to understand the opportunity of repurposing non-cancer generic drugs to quickly expand treatment options for cancer patients. For more information visit https://rebootrx.org/ And be sure to follow them on social media: LinkedIn: Reboot Rx Twitter: @Reboot_Rx Facebook: @RebootRx.Org Instagram: @reboot_rx Support the show...
Jan 17, 2021•32 min
#92. What is Medical Aid in Dying?
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Jan 13, 2021•19 min
#91. Involving Family With End of Life Choices | Matt Whitaker and Dee Dee Turpin
Love the episode? Send us a text! What end of life choices do you need to consider? It's always best to consider end of life care and preferences before the crisis happens. In today's episode we speak with Matt Whitaker from Compassionate Choices and Dee Dee Turpin from A Necessary Conversation as confront a topic that is seldom talked about, but is incredibly important! Welcome to the conversation. Resources Mentioned in the episode: A Necessary Conversation Compassion and Choices Support the s...
Jan 10, 2021•31 min
#90. What Is Included In Palliative Care?
Love the episode? Send us a text! What is included in Palliative Care? Who needs it and when should you ask for it? These are some of the important questions we ask in today's episode as we speak with Dr. Medina, Breast Cancer Survivor, Marianne Sarcich, and Author, Jennifer O'Brien. Resources Mentioned: Ciitizen is free, helps you gain access and control to all your medical records and now, can also help you explore your custom Clinical Trial options! Learn More at Ciitizen.com/SBCtrials Eps. 8...
Dec 22, 2020•35 min
#89. What Is Palliative Care
Love the episode? Send us a text! What is Palliative Care? It is a term that can also be referred to as Support Services. In this episode we speak with Dr. Medina, Breast Cancer Survivor, Marianne Sarcich, and Author, Jennifer O'Brien. Resources Mentioned: Ciitizen is free, helps you gain access and control to all your medical records and now, can also help you explore your custom Clinical Trial options! Learn More at Ciitizen.com/SBCtrials The Hospice Dr.'s Widow Purchase on Amazon ____________...
Dec 14, 2020•36 min
#88. Hope, Mentorship & Teamwork | Interview with Arshay Cooper
Love the episode? Send us a text! The Breast Cancer Book Club read "A Most Beautiful Thing" by Arshay Cooper. This episode is shares the surprise interview we got to have with Author and motivational speaker, Mr. Arshay Cooper. He not only speaks about the book we ready, but we got to ask him questions about what motivated him to write, create a documentary, and what he is planning next. A Most Beautiful Thing is a powerful and uplifting memoir and should be part of everyone's required reading l...
Dec 07, 2020•27 min
#87. Breast Cancer Thriver Stories | From Survivorship to Thrivership
Love the episode? Send us a text! Join us for this panel discussion on thrivership after breast cancer. We have a panel of five women with five unique stories. Topics discussed include: The role of exercise Lymphedema and neuropathy and cording under your arm Slowing down in order to regain strength Faith and trust in a higher power Recurrence Refusing hormone blockers and radiation Connect with our Panelists on Instagram: Jill @jillpring95 Ria @thisgirlisthriving Cecilia @ces5b Jomi @mrs_jomi58...
Dec 05, 2020•29 min
#86. What Is Precision Medicine and the All of Us Research Program with Dr. Jackson
Love the episode? Send us a text! Precision Medicine with Dr. Jackson If you think about it, we already get personalized care when we go to the eye doctor. They examine us and give us the EXACT prescription for our eye glasses and contact lenses. When we go to a shoe store, we find the perfect fit based on our unique features; for example, a shoe that is extra wide or has additional support and cushioning. Why shouldn't our medicine be the same, i.e. tailored to us! With the All of Us Research P...
Nov 27, 2020•43 min
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