Breast Cancer Conversations

164. Two Breasties on Survivorship

Join us today as we speak with Podcaster and Book Author, Jen Delvaux! Jen and I talk about all things related to breast cancer survivorship. You can find out more about Jen via: Website: www. jendelvaux.com Instagram: Instagram.com/jendelvaux Podcast: No Today Cancer ************************************** About Surviving Breast Cancer: SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC), a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is to empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their fam...

162. What You Need To Know About Your Metabolic Health and Breast Cancer

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161. Nutrigenomics and Estrogen Gene Testing with TJ Hills

TJ Hills joins us today to discuss her stage III breast cancer diagnosis; estrogen gene testing; and Nutrigenomics. More information about TJ Hills can be found on her website at https://betterestrogen.com/ Survivingbreastcancer.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting those diagnosed with breast cancer from day one and beyond.  Thank you for subscribing and tuning in to Breast Cancer Conversations, the podcast!  Join our Survivingbreastcancer.org community: https://www.survivingbreastcanc...

160. Everything You Need To Know About Medicare with Viviana Artau

Everything you need to know about Medicare.  Visit us at Surviving Breast Cancer: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ Join a support group or attend an event or webinar:  https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events Support the Show.

159. GRASP Cancer with Christine Hodgon and Julia Maues

In today's episode we speak with Christine Hodgon and Julia Maues, co-founders of GRASPCancer.org. GRAPS connects advocates and cancer researchers to advance breakthroughs.  Welcome to the conversation! About our guests: Christine Hodgdon was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2015. Christine brings a background in biology and nonprofit programming to her work of curating cutting-edge research and interfacing with patients and research partners. She has worked with leading researc...

What is a Variant of Uncertain Significance?

Have you been screened for a genetic predisposition towards breast cancer? I have. My results returned a "Variant of Unknown Significance", or VUS. What is a Variant of Unknown Significance?  It’s a common question and I am pleased to have Dr. Mártir-Negrón, a medical geneticist at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, and trained in internal medicine, genetic diagnosis and the treatment of patients with hereditary disorders to help answer this question!  Laura: Dr...

158. Hope: with Julia Maues and Christine Hodgdon

Julia and Christine are both living with Metastatic Breast Cancer and share their personal experiences with breast cancer and how they live by example providing hope for those in our breast cancer community! About our guests: Christine Hodgdon was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2015. Christine brings a background in biology and nonprofit programming to her work of curating cutting-edge research and interfacing with patients and research partners. She has worked with leading res...

157. Tales from the Radiology Tech

Amy Ellen Parliman lives life by faith and enjoys spreading kindness. She has a passion for serving her community thru her career in healthcare. 26 years ago, she went to school to become a radiology technologist. She enjoys performing diagnostic imaging on her patients, she prides herself in safe and quality care. About 12 years ago she became a leader in her field and has moved into a leadership role in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. She worked in mobile imaging for 13 years, she rece...

TNBC & PALB2: A True Story from the UK

Website https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ Events: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events The link for the Triple Negative group (uk only) is https://www.facebook.com/groups/704115853080943 and for the palb2 group (international) https://www.facebook.com/groups/113514819289505

156. TNBC & PALB2: A True Story from the UK

Website https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ Events: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events The link for the Triple Negative group (uk only) is https://www.facebook.com/groups/704115853080943 and for the palb2 group (international) https://www.facebook.com/groups/113514819289505 Support the Show.

155. My Mom Has Breast Cancer

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154. Meditation for Breast Cancer | Moving Through the Forest (20 minutes)

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Meditation for Breast Cancer | Moving Through the Forest (20 minutes)

153. Grief Is Something No One Wants To Talk About, Yet It Effects Literally Everyone

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152. Guided Meditation For Breast Cancer | Moving Through the Chakras (20 min)

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Guided Meditation For Breast Cancer | Moving Through the Chakras (20 min)

151. Does Gender Influence How We Grieve?

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150. Healing Off the Grid And Overcoming Adversity with Tara Coyote

Tara Coyote is the owner of a horse retreat center, Wind Horse Sanctuary in Kaua’i, Hawaii, which was formally located in Northern CA.   She is a certified Equine Facilitated Learning teacher and a life coach.   Over the years, she has guided hundreds of people with private sessions, group workshops and ‘Grief Rituals with Horses’.  Tara has also been diagnosed with late stage breast cancer since September, 2016. She currently manages her diagnosis with complimentary methods: a blend of c...

149. What to Say and Not Say to Your Children about Death and Grief

In this episode we offer insights on how to  support your kids through your breast cancer diagnosis as they process what is taking place.  Depending on the ages of your children, they will have different levels of understanding. We explore these variables, share tactics and leave you with examples. You are not alone in these conversations!   Support the Show.

148. Finding Wisdom with Tailored Screenings | Dr. Barbara Parker & Heather Mann

The Wisdom Study is determined to identify the safest and best way to detect breast cancer. The WISDOM Study compares two approved screening approaches: annual mammograms for all women, starting at the age of 40 or a personalized approach to breast screening that is based on a woman’s individual risk factors for breast cancer, like her breast density, genes, and family health history. Today we speak with Dr. Barbara Parker, one of the lead oncologists in the study along with Heather Mann, ...

147. The Power of Music and Healing with David Victor

"Music Heals Wounds that Medicine Cannot Touch"  - David Victor ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Harmony and Healing Website: https://www.harmonyandhealing.org/ Surviving Breast Cancer Website: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ Surviving Breast Cancer upcoming Events: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events Support the Show.

146. Shopping for a Breast Prosthesis - Everything You Need To Know

Shop Amoena:  https://www.amoena.com/us-en Listen to Part I with Andrea: No Evidence of Disease 30 Years Later: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/4c0cf38c/145-no-evidence-of-disease-30-years-later Support the Show.

145. No Evidence Of Disease 30 Years Later

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144. Genetic Testing - Should My Kids be Tested?

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143. My Friend Has Breast Cancer, What Can I Do To Help? With Candace Bloomstrand and Lauren Rampello

When you are diagnosed with breast cancer it is devastating. When you find out your friend has breast cancer, it can trigger PTSD, flashbacks of your own diagnosis, empathy for what your friend is about to endure, and a willingness to help, support, and be there for her.  We often get asks from friends, what can they do to support someone who has recently been  diagnosed with breast cancer. Similarly, those of us living with a diagnosis often talk about what not to say to someone with a rec...

142. Diagnosed Under 35 and Running a Business. Who Has Time For Cancer? With Candace Bloomstrand and Lauren Rampello

When you’re busy running a thriving business, living a healthy life-style, and  too young for routine mammograms - because you are not considered high risk, why would you ever think you would be diagnosed with breast cancer?  After a series of people telling her that she was too young for breast cancer, Lauren ended up being diagnosed under the age of 35. Today Lauren shares her story about how she was able to navigate an aggressive treatment regimen, relied on friends, family and colleague...

141. Realities of Knowing Your Genetic Results Came Back Positive. Mother Perspectives

Today on Breast Cancer Conversations, we continue the conversation of  germline breast cancer mutations and the weighted complexities of passing on genes that may lead to developing breast cancer, or other types of cancer. We are joined by: Dr. Mártir-Negrón:  a medical geneticist at Miami Cancer Institute, a world class cancer center part of Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Mártir-Negrón, is trained in internal medicine, genetic diagnosis and the treatment of patients with hereditary diso...

140. Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast Cancer with Dr. Mártir-Negrón

Today on Breast Cancer Conversations, we discuss germline breast cancer mutations and the weighted complexities of passing on genes that may lead to developing breast cancer, or other types of cancer. We are joined by: Dr. Mártir-Negrón:  a medical geneticist at Miami Cancer Institute, a world class cancer center part of Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Mártir-Negrón, is trained in internal medicine, genetic diagnosis and the treatment of patients with hereditary disorders. Dr. Mártir-Negr...

139. The Value of Peer to Peer Support As You Navigate Breast Cancer

Today on Breast Cancer Conversations we talk about peer-to-peer mentoring  as a resource for those diagnosed with breast cancer.  Sometimes you just need to talk it out with someone who gets it; with someone who has been there and has walked in your shoes.  Today on the panel we are joined by Stephanie Walker representing the Chrysalis Initiative, Ellen Schupper, Executive Director of ABCD, After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, and Leslie Glenn, Founder and CEO of Project Life. Resources Mentioned...

138. Breast Cancer Helplines Offer Support For All Stages

Today on Breast Cancer Conversations we talk about helplines as a resource for those of us diagnosed with breast cancer. Sometimes you just need to talk it out with someone and even more than once! Today on the panel we are joined by Stefanie Washburn, who is the outreach manager at Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Natalia Padrone who is a helpline volunteer at LBBC, and Victoria Goldberg from Share Cancer Support. Welcome to the conversation. Resources Mentioned: Living Beyond Breast Cancer...

137. Trodelvy for Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Dr. Bardia, Janice Cowden and Keegan Hitchcock

Today on Breast Cancer Conversations I'm joined by Dr. Bardia, a Board Certified Medical Oncologist interested in developing successful, targeted and personalized therapies to improve the outcomes of patients and families affected by breast cancer.  Dr. Bardia is involved in clinical development of tumor genotyping, as well as circulating tumor cells to facilitate accurate diagnosis, therapy selection, and real time monitoring of breast cancer. Dr. Bardia is the primary investigator of clin...

#136. What Do You Get When You Bring Three Executive Directors Together? The Pink Umbrella

In today's episode, we speak with Olivia Achtmeyer Boger, founder and executive director of Runway for Recovery, and Meredith Mendelson, executive director of the Ellie Fund. Both women lost their mothers to metastatic breast cancer and are doing incredibly impactful work with their non-profits. Today's hot topics cover: Resources provided by Runway for Recovery & the Ellie Fund How no one knew Olivia's mom was living with MBC, including her own children! Why language matters and recomme...

135. Energy Healing from Lobular Breast Cancer

Gloria, a Reiki Master, shares her ah-ha moments in her healing journey. Diagnosed with lobular breast cancer, Gloria decided to listen to her intuition and heal herself from decades of stress, trauma, grief, and loss. Today she is living her best life with a new found sense of self-love and a deeper appreciation for the healing energies that are all around us!  Welcome to the conversation. Episodes you may also enjoy: What Life After Cancer Can Be Like - Traveling the World with Holly M...

#134. Stage 3 Breast Cancer Under 40 How to Tell Your Little Ones with Denise and Joanie

Denise was diagnosed with Stage 3 TNBC and Joanie was diagnosed Stage 3 ER+ breast cancer. Both women were under 40, had little ones at home, and lived in the same neighborhood. In this episode we explore the power of friendships that are formed through cancer. The support peer to peers play in the community as well as how these two  women broke the news to your young children.  Welcome to the Conversation. Featuring Denise Rodman and Joanie Crowley from the Sunset Foundation Episodes yo...

#133. What Inspires You To Write? | with Ilene Kaminsky

Writing is not for everyone and that is OK. But if you have been diagnosed with cancer, taking up journaling can be really therapeutic. Today we speak with Ilene Kaminsky who is living with metastatic breast cancer. She shares her advice on how writing is saving her life!  Welcome to the Conversation. Featuring Ilene Kaminsky from the Cancer Bus »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ♡ More about Survivingbreastcancer.org and ways to connect~  ⟡ Visit our Website ⟡ Attend an Event  ⟡ Follo...

#132. Courage to Go Deeper with 2x Breast Cancer Survivor Elisabeth Perucca

Elisabeth is a two time breast cancer survivor. 17 years later, she is sharing her story of how a  post surgery infection literally allowed her to shed the trauma and heal. Currently Elisabeth is a practicing yoga therapist.  Her  purpose is to help people  deepen their wellness journey. Because of her life experience, she has  designed a healing modality that uses both yoga and active listening to help people  in their  journey. She believes that, to live with more satisfaction with our b...

#131. Stage 4 Cancer Love Story

Hannah is living with with stage 4 breast cancer.  Chuck is living with stage 4 prostate cancer. They met, fell in love, got married and are living their life motto: Get up and live. From writing books, public speaking events, and nourishing their bodies with juices and wholesome nutrition, these two are your modern day power couple! Their energy is contagious and I guarantee you will be smiling the whole way through this episode! Welcome to the conversation Resources Mentioned: Get up a...

#130. 10 Years TNBC Survivor and the Survivorship Movement with Judy Pearson

Judy Pearson is the author of From Shadows to Life, a Biography of the Cancer Survivorship Movement. She was diagnosed with TNBC 10 years ago and is here to provide education on how far we've come and were the movement is heading next! Welcome to the conversation. ♡Resources Mentioned:  From Shadows to Life  - Book Judith Pearson's Website ♡ More about Survivingbreastcancer.org and ways to connect~  ⟡ Visit our Website ⟡ Attend an Event  ⟡ Follow us on Twitter @SBC_ORG ⟡ SurvivingBre...

#129. Supporting Single Moms with Breast Cancer | Roberta Lombardi

Roberta Lombardi was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a strong support system with her three daughters and husband. But not everyone is so lucky. In fact, there are a number of women who struggle day-to-day to manage treatment, expensive prescriptions, and finding child care so that they can attend doctor visits. If it comes to your own health, or putting food on the table for your children, what would you choose? Roberta Lombardi is paying it forward and had created the non-profit, I...

#128. Light Up MBC Live with Tami Eagle Bowling

Tami is the producer of Light Up MBC Live. A global campaign bringing awareness to metastatic breast cancer. What started off as an initiative from one person to light up a bridge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is now a movement across the globe. October 13th is National MBC Day where you can witness national monuments and prominent buildings in the MBC colors of Pink, Teal, and Green. Welcome to the Conversation Resources Mentioned: Metavivor Light Up MBC Live »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»...

#127. Pink Culture and Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Bridging the gap between 0 - 4

In today's episode we speak with a panel of women who were diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, early stage breast cancer that metastasized, and women diagnosed with MBC de Novo. This raw and candid conversation provides education to the masses about breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and what the breast cancer community wants you to know about October.   Our stellar panel of women are actively involved in the breast cancer community so please check out their blogs, podcasts, and ...

#126. Why is "How Are You?" Such A Weighted Question?

The question of "how are you? " used to be rather simple. The answer was always "I'm fine, how are you?" to which the person would usually say "I'm good," and the conversation would continue onto something like sports, our kiddos, or the weather. But today, with a breast cancer diagnosis, the question becomes even more nuanced and weighted. If a breast cancer friend of mine asks me how I'm doing, I naturally spur into a litany of aches and pains, the newest treatment I'm on, and when my foll...

#126. Why is "How Are You?" Such A Weighted Question?

The question of "how are you? " used to be rather simple. The answer was always "I'm fine, how are you?" to which the person would usually say "I'm good," and the conversation would continue onto something like sports, our kiddos, or the weather. But today, with a breast cancer diagnosis, the question becomes even more nuanced and weighted. If a breast cancer friend of mine asks me how I'm doing, I naturally spur into a litany of aches and pains, the newest treatment I'm on, and when my foll...

#125. Breast Cancer Poetry

Today we share the voices of those diagnosed with breast cancer and their expressive writing through poetry.  Writing and poetry can both be therapeutic. Sit back and enjoy an episode of spoken word.  Featuring:  Ilene Kaminsky  Michelle  Laflamme Brookshire McDonald Pooja Jain Dawn Oswald William Laferriere Welcome to the Conversation. Resources Mentioned: The Cancer Bus »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ♡ More about Survivingbreastcancer.org and ways to connect~  ⟡ Visit our Website ...

#124. I Was Told I Had 3 Months To Live, Now I'm On Year 7 - A Unicorn Story

In this episode, we are joined by Ilene Kaminsky, poet, advocate, and living with metastatic breast cancer. She was hospitalized for what was thought to be food poisoning and came to find out she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Given three months to live, Ilene is on her 7th line of treatment, beating the odds and is sharing her breast cancer unicorn story 7 years later.  Welcome to the Conversation. Resources Mentioned: The Cancer Bus »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»...

#123. Creative Projects For Leaving A Legacy with Keri Lynn Turney

Need some inspiration on creative projects and how to get the creative juices flowing? In this episode, Keri Lynn Turney, founder of Sacred Departure, brings her creative ideas to life and shares with us how we can take charge of our story, and our narrative, for how we want to be remembered.  Welcome to the Conversation. Resources Mentioned: Sacred Departure Ghost App Record Me Now »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ♡ More about Survivingbreastcancer.org and ways to connect~  ⟡ Visit ou...

#122. Cancer Recurrence and the Power of Twitter

In today’s episode we speak with Silke. Diagnosed with stage II breast cancer only to find out it had spread to her bones 6 years later. Silke shares with us the intimate emotions as she navigates the successes of a surgery, a low onco-type score, and not needing radiation. After being on three lines of treatment she is now seeing positive responses from a clinical trial.  Welcome to the conversation. Topics covered: Double Mastectomy  with implants Breast Cancer Recurrence Metastatic Bre...

122. Cancer Recurrence and the Power of Twitter

In today’s episode we speak with Silke. Diagnosed with stage II breast cancer only to find out it had spread to her bones 6 years later. Silke shares with us the intimate emotions as she navigates the successes of a surgery, a low onco-type score, and not needing radiation. After being on three lines of treatment she is now seeing positive responses from a clinical trial.  Welcome to the conversation. Topics covered: Double Mastectomy  with implants Breast Cancer Recurrence Metastatic Bre...

Cancer Recurrence and the Power of Twitter

In today’s episode we speak with Silke. Diagnosed with stage II breast cancer only to find out it had spread to her bones 6 years later. Silke shares with us the intimate emotions as she navigates the successes of a surgery, a low onco-type score, and not needing radiation. After being on three lines of treatment she is now seeing positive responses from a clinical trial.  Welcome to the conversation. Topics covered: Double Mastectomy  with implants Breast Cancer Recurrence Metastatic Bre...

#121. Having the Cards Stacked In Your Favor Can Help With Difficult Conversations

In this episode we speak with Lori LoCicero and Lisa Pahl, LCSW. Together they are the co-founders of the Death Deck. A card game that helps people, couples, and families talk about end of life choices and wishes.  Having experienced personal loss themselves, they've come together to ensure that others are as prepared as possible when it comes to their loved one's wishes at the end of life. We hear their personal stories, understand the role of hospice, and even play a few hands of cards our...