Many women rule out getting Botox or dermal fillers because they don’t want to look unnatural. But if you ask Dr. Lara Devgan , neuromodulators like Botox and other facial fillers can improve your skin without making you look plastic or frozen in any way. In fact, if you work with the right professional, you can retain normal movement and achieve very subtle, natural-looking results. Dr. Devgan is a top board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the luxury medical-grade skincare line Dr. Dev...
Oct 26, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Many breast cancer survivors second-guess their food choices and worry that the foods they love caused their breast cancer. But do you have to stop eating what you love to avoid recurrence? Cathy Leman is the registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, certified personal trainer and breast cancer survivor behind the Peaceful Plate , a program designed to help women stop feeling anxious and confused about food after breast cancer treatment. Cathy graduated with honors from the University of Illino...
Oct 05, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We all want to live a long, healthy life. And we know that what we eat directly impacts our ability to do just that. But for busy parents and professionals, it’s often challenging to make healthy choices on a budget, given our time constraints. Are there simple, convenient ways to make mealtime more nutritious? And what foods best address your specific health concerns? Liz Weiss, MS, RDN, is the voice behind the food and nutrition blog Liz’s Healthy Table and the podcast Eat, Drink, Live Longer ...
Sep 21, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In 2017, Tami Burdick noticed a hardened area and lump in her breast. And she braced herself for a breast cancer diagnosis. But after seven grueling months of testing, she was diagnosed with granulomatous mastitis or GM, a poorly understood and under-practiced chronic inflammatory breast disease. Beyond being a survivor of GM, Tami is an advocate for women suffering from breast disease and passionate proponent of patient self-advocacy. Tami has been featured in multiple TV interviews, as well as...
Aug 26, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 5
A breast cancer diagnosis can lead to many questions and concerns for a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. What type of treatments are available? Are chemotherapy and other cancer treatments safe for my baby and me? And will breastfeeding my baby still be an option, and what are the risks? Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths and misinformation surrounding the treatment of breast cancer during pregnancy and lactation. August is National Breastfeeding Month , and on this episode of The Breast o...
Aug 22, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 4
If you have scarring from breast surgery or a skin issue of any kind, you may have considered visiting a dermatologist. But there are so many different treatment options. Should you consider laser rejuvenation? Microneedling? Cryotherapy? How do these treatments work? And which one is right for you? Dr. Eshini Perera is a Specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists who practices at Cutis Dermatology in Brisbane, Australia. She holds a Master of Medicine with...
Aug 17, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
For pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, finding a lump or experiencing other symptoms of breast cancer comes with extra anxiety. Is it safe to do a screening mammogram when you’re expecting or lactating? What if you need a breast biopsy? Will the procedure interrupt breastfeeding or negatively impact your breast milk? August is National Breastfeeding Month , and on this episode of The Breast of Everything, Dr. Eric Brown sits down to discuss the diagnostic workup and evaluation of women wi...
Aug 16, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Do you have symptoms of a hormone imbalance? Many women struggle for years with issues like heavy or irregular periods, acne, hair loss, fibrocystic breasts, fibroids and infertility. And most people think that hormone imbalances are the problem in and of themselves. But the truth is, hormone imbalances are a sign that something's imbalanced elsewhere in the body. So, how do you identify and address the root cause of these hormone challenges? Could it be as easy as modifying your diet and making...
Aug 12, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
How does a cancer patient prepare for hair loss? “I don’t think any woman ever is prepared,” announces Hair Restoration Specialist Maggie Varney. The licensed cosmetologist and facilitator for the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good, Feel Better” program, was a featured guest on The Breast of Everything podcast, hosted by Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeon Ashley Richardson, DO, FACOS. She talks about the importance of women feeling a sense of normalcy during their cancer treatment and how they ...
Feb 10, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
“When cancer comes into a marriage, it really can alter your life.” That is why cancer survivors Darren and Jen Delvaux started their own podcast – “ Mr. Worldwide and His Bride ” – where they share stories about their cancer experiences, what they have learned along the way and how it has impacted their relationship and their marriage. During The Breast of Everything podcast, they talked with Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeon Ashley Richardson, DO, FACOS, about paying attention to the subtle si...
Jan 28, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
During The Breast of Everything podcast, Justin Riutta, MD, director of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Lymphedema for Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan, sets the record straight on lymphedema, dispelling the many myths and misinformation patients are hearing and reading. For example, here are a few facts: Fewer than 10 percent of breast cancer patients will develop lymphedema. Exercise is recommended for patients with lymphedema. Don’t reach into a hot oven if you have lymphedema. Thanks ...
Jan 10, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
What is genetic testing and what does it mean for cancer patients? During The Breast of Everything podcast, Dana Zakalik, MD, a medical oncologist and medical director of the Nancy and James Grosfeld Cancer Genetics Center at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, talks about genetic testing, why it is important and how the newest advances in cancer treatment promise to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. She begins the podcast by talking about the genetic mutations inherited from ...
Dec 16, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In 2004, just three months after her wedding, 31-year-old corporate giant Caryn Sullivan was diagnosed with breast cancer. Caryn’s treatment of choice was aggressive therapy; she had a bilateral mastectomy followed by chemotherapy. Physically and emotionally, she was a mess, she recalls, until she got the green light. She was cancer-free. She jumped back on the corporate bandwagon believing she was one and done, and nine years later, the cancer returned. Caryn was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastat...
Dec 02, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
“From the spiritual perspective, there is no disease or illness. There is only undiscovered purpose.” When Melissa Laborsky, MD, heard this quote, it opened her eyes to a whole new world in the field of medicine. A family medicine physician who practiced traditional western medicine for many years, Dr. Laborsky has dedicated the past 12 years of her practice and life to studying Chinese medicine and qigong. Her training involved the Chinese energy approach to understanding, preventing and healin...
Nov 19, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
“When you say the words ‘breast cancer survivor,’ it can’t get any more personal for me because that is my mother,” announces Shelly Rood, inspirational speaker, co-founder of Mission: Ambition LLC and a decorated military intelligence officer who served our country for 16 years. “Sometimes we are so concerned with getting through it, with surviving it, that we don’t take the time for genuine connection and reflection,” she says during The Breast of Everything podcast hosted by Linsey Gold, DO, ...
Nov 04, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Nikki Barclay just turned 41 when she learned she had breast cancer. “My doctor recommended I start having mammograms every year beginning at age 40. This was my second routine screening,” or so she thought. “I did not expect any issues at all, especially at my age,” she begins telling her story during The Breast of Everything podcast. The mammogram showed suspicious-looking calcium deposits that required a biopsy. The results? Nikki had extensive DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), considered the ...
Oct 21, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Tina Craciun, a 46-year-old wife, mother of two, and speech pathologist, recently added breast cancer survivor to her list of “accomplishments,” and gladly will share her story in hopes it will help other women who are just beginning their uphill battle with the disease. “You will reach the top of that mountain, and the other side is so full of hope and relief,” she says during The Breast of Everything podcast. Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeon Ashley Richardson, DO, FACOS, the podcast host and ...
Oct 07, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Inflammation is a main driver of disease, and it all starts in the gut. Lauren Kelly, nutrition therapy master, knows this all too well. She used to live in Hollywood where everyone is obsessed with being beautiful. She was wrapped up in that world until at the age of 29, she learned she had a malignant melanoma and needed emergency surgery. “It flipped my life upside down,” she asserts. “My Hollywood-style world came to a screeching halt!” Lauren looked long and hard at her life. It was toxic, ...
Sep 23, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
During their 32 years of marriage Rick and Janet Stanfield have plenty of life adventures to share, but never did they think breast cancer would be one of them. They both were diagnosed within a few months of each other. While Janet was undergoing treatment, Rick learned he had Stage 3 breast cancer. It wasn’t easy, they both admit, but through support and love, they are on the road to recovery. To hear their story, listen to The Breast of Everything podcast, hosted by Comprehensive Breast Care ...
Aug 19, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Survivor guilt … it’s time to talk about this reality We don’t talk enough about it … the guilt, the stress, the feelings that it’s just not fair … Cancer flips you on head. The question of “why me?” can haunt any cancer patient. Everyone knows someone who had cancer and died, and those stories surface and circle around in your head. Everyone knows someone who had cancer and survived with fewer treatments and a faster recovery, and you wonder why this isn’t you. Everyone also knows somebody who ...
Aug 11, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the skin. Chemotherapy kills off cancer cells but often it hits healthy cells, too, especially those of the skin, which can cause discoloration, irritation, burning, acne, skin rashes and dryness. During The Breast of Everything podcast, Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, MD, plastic surgeon, talks with Linsey Gold, DO, breast surgeon with Comprehensive Breast Care, about what cancer patients can do to protect their skin from the side effects of chemotherapy and rebuild the ...
Jul 29, 2021•21 min
Erin Simonetti was 10 years old when her mother died of cancer at the age of 38. Erin turned to art as an outlet for dealing with her grief. She found comfort and relief by expressing her thoughts and feelings on paper instead of through words. It was not until she went to college that she realized art was a tool many cancer centers incorporated in their treatment programs. Erin’s life and career path made a drastic turn. She had experienced the healing power of art first-hand, and wanted to hel...
Jul 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Comprehensive Breast Care (CBC) endorses and sells a few products on its website that the breast surgeons feel will improve the health and comfort of breast cancer patients immensely. During The Breast of Everything podcast, the physicians talk with product representatives who share details about the products they’ve created specifically for breast cancer patients. Featured guests include: Jean Soulios, creator of Jeans Cream; Rocky Storm of Prairie Wear bras; and Dr. Katie Deming of MAKEMERRY b...
Jul 02, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Tami Lysher is a cancer survivor and thriver. It’s been 15 years since the Grand Blanc, Michigan business owner learned of her breast cancer diagnosis. Through her journey, and with the help of Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeon Linsey Gold, DO, FACOS, FACS, Tami has plenty of advice to share with other breast cancer patients – those newly-diagnosed, those undergoing treatment, and those who are trying to resume a normal life again. During The Breast of Everything podcast, she talks about the val...
Jun 17, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
It’s been 12 years since Registered Nurse Cory Pacheco heard the one word every single person fears … cancer. “When I got that phone call, it sucked the life right out of me,” she recalls vividly. "I eat right, I exercise regularly, I don't smoke, I drink socially … I do everything I can to stay healthy and there is no family history of cancer, but I still got it. My life took an about face in just seconds,” she shares during The Breast of Everything podcast, hosted by Comprehensive Breast Care ...
Jun 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
When a woman finds out she has breast cancer, in many cases she needs someone to “hold her hand” through this unanticipated and frightening journey into the unknown. Women face a confusing maze of questions and often become overwhelmed very quickly. As physicians, we do our best to provide as much support and information as possible, but often we rely on a breast cancer navigator to fill in the gap for us to make sure patients have the resources they need throughout their entire cancer journey. ...
May 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Who would ever think that a young mother with a toddler would have to deal with breast cancer? It happened to Sue Glader, a 33-year-old wife, mother of a 13-month-old son, and freelance copywriter. She survived in stride with every step of her cancer – from diagnosis, to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation – and it only made her more determined and stronger. She became a breast cancer survivor with a mission – to help other women who would “walk in my shoes.” In hopes of educating herself on wha...
May 06, 2021•28 min
Finding out if you have a genetic mutation can be lifesaving for patients, their families and future generations. Genetic testing plays a vital role in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. So much can be done once your physician knows if a mutation exists. Jackie Smiley, nurse practitioner and high-risk genetics coordinator for Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, was a guest on The Breast of Everything , sharing her knowledge about genetic testing, and her own personal story....
Apr 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
When we break the news to women that they have breast cancer, it is one of the most difficult conversations to have; and even though we’ve had these talks countless times, they never get easier. Our patients are anxious and worried; the information we are giving them will change their life forever. As surgeons, we have the skills to heal them physically, but emotional healing is another story. During The Breast of Everything podcast, Dr. Joe Kort, a psychotherapist and director of The Center for...
Apr 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
“Cancer wasn’t even on our radar, now it is a major focus.” Amanda Moran, MA, Ed, EdS, group fitness director for Ascension Genesys Health Club, was a featured guest on The Breast of Everything podcast, sharing not only her own family experience with breast cancer, but also advice on how to live a healthy, happy, active, and truly enjoyable life as a cancer survivor. Amanda admits she hadn’t gone for a mammogram screening until after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She, her mother, ...
Mar 25, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
