Love the episode? Send us a text! Today Laura Carfang is joined with Amy Gallagher, who discusses her decision to have a prophylactic double mastectomy due to her positive BRCA1 mutation. Amy shares her personal journey with breast and ovarian cancer in her family, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and raising awareness about the potential for inherited mutations on the paternal side. The episode concludes with an inspirational discussion about Amy's role as the executive director o...
Sep 10, 2023•34 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, host Sanya Bawa, an amazing intern at SBC interviews Dr. Kulkarni, a pathology specialist, about the clinical perspective of a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Kulkarni discusses her journey in the field of pathology and how it offers a collaborative and constantly evolving approach to medicine. Dr. Kulkarni also highlights the importance of pathology in making accurate diagnoses by examining breast samples and biopsies. Our SBC Listeners gain insig...
Aug 13, 2023•24 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, Laura Carfang interviews Dr. Kumar, the chairman and CEO of Anixa Biosciences , and Jenni Davis, the first recipient of the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) vaccine, which is currently in preliminary clinical trial phases. The vaccine is designed to prevent recurrence of breast cancer in survivors and eventually prevent cancer onset in women and men who have never had breast cancer before. It specifically focuses on triple-negative breast ca...
Jul 23, 2023•51 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Derly Munoz, a physical therapist specializing in oncology. We discuss the importance of physical therapy for breast cancer patients and survivors, and Derly shares valuable insights and strategies for managing the physical challenges that can arise during and after treatment. Tune in to learn more about the role of physical therapy in breast cancer care and empowerment. Follow our Gu...
Jul 06, 2023•45 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang is joined by Dr. Dibble and Dr. Rauch, two experts in breast cancer imaging. Dr. Dibble is a radiologist with expertise in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, while Dr. Rauch is a professor of diagnostic radiology and the director of molecular breast imaging. Together, they discuss the latest advancements in breast cancer imaging and the importance of early detection. Tune in to learn more ab...
Jul 02, 2023•38 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! I am thrilled to announce our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Heather Jacene and Dr. Jennifer Specht. In this episode, we dive into the topic of nuclear medicine and its role in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Jacene, Assistant Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Clinical Director of Nuclear Medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shares her expertise on the latest advancements in nuclear medicine and how it can be used to detect and...
May 23, 2023•46 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang introduces guest Judith Fitzgerald, a 14-year breast cancer survivor and patient advocate. Judith is the founder of Sisters for Prevention, a company dedicated to supporting those newly diagnosed with breast cancer through education on diet and lifestyle strategies to reduce recurrence and primary prevention of the disease. She is also an advocate for women's health and has lobbied Congress for a...
May 17, 2023•34 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Topics in today's episode: Physical and mental tools to give hope to others. 3:47 How she discovered boxing. 7:55 The importance of having a tool belt in your bag. 11:27 The importance of walking after surgery. 18:09 What type of surgeries did you have? 20:45 The importance of having a support system. 26:58 How the macrobiotic diet helped her. 29:27 The power of diet and food. 33:50 About Kelly Motley Kelly Motley is the author of The Fight for My Life: Boxing T...
May 10, 2023•39 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura Carfang, founder of SurvivingBreastCancer.org, speaks with Janie Fielder a medical science liaison at Natera. The conversation centers around Signatera as well as genetic testing and the tools available for breast cancer patients to make informed decisions about their diagnosis and treatment plans. Fielder, previously a practicing nurse practitioner, manages a team of MSLs at Natera. The episode sheds light o...
May 03, 2023•34 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Dr. Dehdashti, a board-certified nuclear medicine expert and senior vice chair at the Washington University Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. Dr. Dehdashti discusses her decades of experience in translational PET research and interpreting PET imaging studies, with a focus on receptor imaging in breast cancer. She shares her experience designing and executing clinical trials, includ...
Apr 26, 2023•28 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, founder Laura Carfang turns the tables and interviews Board Director Abigail Johnston about her experience, living with metastatic breast cancer and her involvement as a fierce patient advocate. Abigail shares her inspiring story of being a change maker and connector within the breast cancer community, while also being a mom, wife, and cat momma. You can expect to be empowered by Abigail's words of wisdom and conti...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Topics in today's Episode: Advice for women with genetic variants. 4:08 It’s not your fault. It is not. 16:43 Adriana’s experience with breast surgery. 25:38 What does it take for insurance to approve implants? 29:34 Being denied DIEP Flap due to BMI 33:47 The difference between the tram flap vs. the DIEP flap. 40:47 The problem with the old tram flap code. 45:19 Sharing the sacred stories of survivors. 52:25 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About SurvivingBre...
Apr 02, 2023•55 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Topics in today's episode How to get a grip on stress. 1:57 Losing control and the loss of agency. 5:24 The difference between uncertainty and survivorship. 12:25 The four pillars of survivorship. 15:34 The value of language. 21:31 Hormonal shifts are the real deal. 24:56 Tools for dealing with stress and coping. 27:39 Setting expectations based on your energy level. 33:04 The timeframe of right now and the future. 35:39 Making decisions based on what's importan...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In today's episode, Breast Cancer Advocate Christine Hodgdon provides a detailed list of the amazing non-profit organizations and resources that offer support, education, and community to those living with MBC. The list is long but don't worry, we have you covered with the PDF so you can access the programs we mention! Support the show...
Mar 19, 2023•41 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In today's episode, Breast Cancer Advocate Stephanie Walker provides a detailed list of the amazing non-profit organizations and resources that offer support, education, and community to those living with MBC. The list is long but don't worry, we have you covered with the PDF so you can access the programs we mention! Topics Covered: Introduction to today’s episode. 1:20 Women of color and breast cancer. 2:48 The importance of talking about health issues in the ...
Feb 26, 2023•33 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In today's episode, we speak with Michelle Stravitz, co-founder of 2Unstoppable, a non-profit focused specifically on exercise for those diagnosed with cancer. Links: https://2unstoppable.org/ https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The safety of exercising after a breast cancer diagnosis depends on a variety of factors, including the stage of cancer, the type of treatment received, and the individual's ...
Feb 26, 2023•56 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Are you or someone you know living with a chronic illness and then on top of the underlying condition, get diagnosed with breast cancer? It's not uncommon! Today we bring the community together to discuss how breast cancer affects those already living with a chronic illness. We all may suffer from one ailment or another from ADHD and anxiety to multiple sclerosis and Lyme disease. Join us for a panel discussion and opportunity to ask questions and share personal...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! In today's episode, we speak with Rod Ritchie, Bob Huebner & Vance Stacks, three men who all have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Yes, men can absolutely get breast cancer. While it is much less common in men than women, it still does happen and should not be ignored. Symptoms of breast cancer in men can include a lump or thickening in the chest area, breast tenderness or pain, nipple discharge (not milky), and changes to the shape or texture of the skin ...
Jan 29, 2023•58 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Cancer is a difficult topic for anyone to discuss, but it's especially hard when you have to talk about it with your kids. That's why we've brought together three experts and two children who have been through this before to help you navigate these conversations. They'll share their tips on what worked for them and what resources are available to support your family. You're not alone when it comes to talking with your kids about breast cancer. We know that it ca...
Jan 15, 2023•52 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Resources in this episode: Inflammatory breast cancer defined: proposed common diagnostic criteria to guide treatment and research: https://42020577-8833-45e8-8058-fa42c092d058.usrfiles.com/ugd/420205_4cacf54d524c4cd6a67dd9ffcddb84be.pdf Website: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events Part I: Support the show...
Dec 29, 2022•20 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! We discuss Inflammatory Breast Cancer. A rare form of breast cancer that affects less than 5% of those diagnosed with breast cancer. Ginny Mason, from the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation, was given a 3% chance of making it to 5 years. Today she is sharing her story 23 years later and the important research taking place in the IBC space. Websites: Survivingbreastcancer.org https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events Inflammatory Breast Cancer Rese...
Dec 25, 2022•22 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Laura and William share what they are most excited about heading into the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Visit Survivingbreastcancer.org/events to learn more about all of our programs. Support the show
Dec 04, 2022•38 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Heidi was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer. After a year of treatment consisting mostly of chemotherapy, her brain was found to be affected by the disease as well. She has since undergone three gamma knife procedures. The side effects from the gamma knife have been manageable, mostly just fatigue and some cognitive difficulties. Despite all this, Heidi says she feels mentally stronger than before her diagnosis and is better able to prioritize what...
Nov 20, 2022•29 min
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Nov 06, 2022•40 min
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Oct 30, 2022•7 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Resources Mentioned: NurseKristin.com: http://www.nursekristin.com/ Fighting bc w/cannabis Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/158067737931960/?ref=sharehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/158067737931960/?ref=share&exp=9594 Support the show...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! About the presenters: Amanda Raffenaud Amanda has been living with state 4 metastatic breast cancer since 2018. Not only was she completely shocked to be diagnosed with breast cancer, de novo, at the age of 38, but she was shocked to learn it had spread to dozens of bones in her body. She had no early stage breast cancer diagnosis and was even under the care of a breast surgeon for four years prior to her metastatic diagnosis. Since diagnosis, she has been in ac...
Oct 16, 2022•24 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! A diagnosis of breast cancer can have a profound impact on a person’s life, both physically and emotionally. In addition to undergoing treatment and managing the side effects, many women are also faced with the challenge of maintaining their pelvic health. Pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, are common in women who have had breast cancer, due to the damage caused by chemotherapy, injections, surgery, and radiation therapy. The...
Oct 02, 2022•50 min
Love the episode? Send us a text! Have you ever wondered how new therapeutic products are designed and created? We were also curious about this process, and decided to learn more about it from a few of our friends at NatraCure, a New Jersey-based therapeutics company and longtime partner of SBC. We sat down with Ben Tiffany, President of Sales and Marketing, Diane Lee, Director of Marketing, and Jim Bush, COO and Director of Product Development, along with Dr. Axia Soyano at Moffit Cancer Center...
Sep 25, 2022•44 min
