Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsDear Cancer, I’m Beautiful is the first podcast of its kind to bridge the gap between life-saving cancer treatment and fashion, beauty and wellness advice.
Host Melissa Berry is a veteran fashion and beauty publicist, eight-year Triple Negative Breast Cancer thriver and founder of CancerFashionista.com. She’s on a mission to help you reclaim your inner and outer beauty, and welcomes you to listen in as she chats with nipple tattoo artists, post-mastectomy lingerie designers, clean beauty gurus and everyone in between, because cancer isn’t beautiful…..but YOU are.
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A Cancer Researcher By Day, Jewelry Designer By Night
February 08, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBI'm so glad that I met Teeru Bihani, founder of Bihani Jewelry. She's literally a cancer researcher by day, and a jewelry designer by night who creates beautiful designs while giving back to the cancer community. Each month, Teeru donates a portion of Bihani Jewelry sales to an organization that provides direct support to patients, survivors, thrivers, and previvors. Check this episode out, it's the perfect blend of cancer and fashion! Click here to shop this very unique jewelry collection.
A Fellow Fashionista Brings Awareness To Young Breast Cancer!
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBYou're going to love Rachelle aka @theoriginalrachelle! I instantly connected with this fellow fashionista. We talked about her passion for all things fashion and beauty, and her dedication to bringing awareness and support to the young breast cancer community is truly inspiring. Tune in for the full scoop!
Let's Get Organized! A Crash Course For Patients & Caregivers
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBIf you're a patient or caregiver you won't want to miss this crash course in getting organized and keeping your calm through a cancer diagnosis or whatever challenges life throws your way. Join host Melissa Berry and her amazing life and business coach Brooke Burns, Founder of Brooke Burns Coaching for some very practical organizational tips for getting through even your toughest days.
The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - A Recap!
January 11, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBJust in case you missed the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium adventures of Hayley Dinerman (Executive Director of The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation), Ricki Fairley (Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance) and host Melissa Berry, here's your chance to get the key takeaways and latest developments that we learned at this very important annual breast cancer conference. Thank you to our partners Gilead, Merck and Genentech for helping us to make this program possible!
Bone Health Recap “Best of”
December 28, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBHost Melissa Berry has learned so much about bone health as a result of her, "Beautiful To The Bone" podcast series, as well as a special episode produced for the "It's All About The Break" campaign. Tune in to hear Melissa share her favorite "snippets" from some of the past episodes and in just under an hour you'll have enough information to advocate for YOUR bone health and get a DXA scan!
A Previvor With A Brilliant Idea
December 21, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBJoin host Melissa Berry and she sits down with one of her dear friends Kristen Carbone, breast cancer previvor and founder of Brilliantly. Learn all about Kristen's amazing, "Brilliantly Warm" invention, how she recently scored coverage about her brand in Goop, and the why behind her mission.
A Triple Negative Breast Cancer Diagnosis At 23
December 14, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBHost Melissa Berry sits down with young triple-negative breast cancer thriver, Sydney Różycki. At the young age of 23, Sydney discovered her own breast cancer and also learned that she had a BRCA mutation. Tune into this very special episode to hear Sydney's story and learn why it's so important to advocate for yourself no matter how young you are. You'll also get to hear about her upcoming wedding and the amazing love story leading up to it!
Menopause. It's a Hot Topic
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBHot flashes. Mood swings. Menopause is a hot topic these days, and host Melissa Berry interviews Tamsen Fadal who shares her menopause journey and her "why" behind her fierce advocacy and dedication to demystifying this challenging chapter in women's lives. From hot flashes to mood swings and everything in between, Tamsen is your menopause coach. If you're approaching menopause or are in the thick of it, you won't want to miss this episode!
What Do You Mean I Have Osteoporosis?
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBFasten your seat belts for this very special episode with Jennifer Lopez, space technologist, and National Geographic Explorer, who's on a mission to make the world better through technology and to help unravel the secrets of the cosmos. She's also a triple-negative breast cancer thriver who discovered that she has advanced osteoporosis as a result of her treatment. Tune in for this very candid and eye-opening conversation about the importance of advocating for your bone health before your c...
Standing Up to Breast Cancer
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBHost Melissa Berry met journalist Anne D'Innocenzio long before they were both diagnosed with and treated for triple negative breast cancer. Melissa was a fashion publicist and she'd pitch Anne when she wrote for Women's Wear Daily as well as the Associated Press. The two were reunited when amutual friend told Melissa that she knew someone who wrote for the AP and had TNBC...the rest is history! Today, Anne is a TNBC thriver, journalist and now starring in her very first solo show, "The Red ...
Not Tonight I Have A Migraine
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBHost Melissa Berry gets migraines! Not fun! So it was time to chat with someone who knows a thing or two about these debilitating headaches. Introducing Joe Coe, Director of Education, Digital Strategy and Co-President of the Global Healthy Living Foundation and host of the, "Talking Head Pain" podcast. The two spoke in great detail about the different types of medications available, prevention and how to advocate for yourself if you suffer from migraines. Breast cancer treatment is tough en...
Everyone Needs A Bone Health Plan!
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBHost Melissa Berry speaks with Dr. Edward Fox, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal oncology surgery. He is a professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Oncology, and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Health., to talk about the importance of having a bone health plan and advocating for yourself. Learn about overlapping fracture risk such as menopause and breast c...
Thriving Together: Finding Friendship & Community After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
October 21, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBMelissa has a really fun yet insightful chat with TNBC Thriver founder Kelly Thomas and breast cancer advocate Vaishalee Howey. These two beauties met on their triple negative breast cancer paths, and are a beautiful example of finding connection and community after a breast cancer diagnosis. They talk about the importance of seeking sisterhood when you're first diagnosed and share their experience modeling the newly launched AnaOno x Lori Goldstein collection benefiting the Triple Negative ...
Let's Meet A Bone Health & Breast Cancer Change Maker!
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBHost Melissa Berry has a high energy, insightful interview with Rev. Tammie Denyse, Founder of Carrie's TOUCH. In addition to breast cancer advocacy, Tammie is also very passionate about bone health. From secondary fracture prevention, osteoporosis risks for postmenopausal women, and moving the needle on racial disparity, Tammie shares a wealth of knowledge that she has gained through many years as a dedicated advocate. You won't want to miss this special episode which is part of the #itsall...
The Big Nipple Dilemma
October 08, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBHost Melissa Berry sits down with breast cancer advocate and Instagram Reels extraordinaire Dani Trops to talk breast cancer, confidence, dating after breast cancer....and nipples! So many of us are faced with having to make the decision to reconstruct our nipples, get nipple tattoos....or do nothing at all. Tune in to hear this very real conversation about how to navigate the nipple dilemma.
The Healing Power Of Storytelling With April Stearns, Founder, CEO & Editor-In-Chief of Wildfire Magazine
September 28, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBMelissa is a huge fan of Wildfire Magazine, so it was a major treat for her to speak with founder April Stearns. April has created an incredible platform for the breast cancer community to share their stories, and even offers virtual writing workshops for those who want to really sharpen their skills. In this episode, learn all about April, her "why" behind Wildfire and how sharing your story (on both the giving and receiving ends) can be a truly healing experience.
Flexing After Cancer: How To Keep Your Bones Strong & Healthy After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis With Tricia Totten, Breast Cancer Thriver, Bone Health Advocate and Fitness Enthusiast
September 21, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBMelissa sits down with Tricia Totten aka @flexingaftercancer, 56 year-old breast cancer thriver, bone health and fitness advocate to share her first hand experience about how to keep your bones strong and healthy after a breast cancer diagnosis and menopause. Tricia is such a great example of being super proactive and advocating for your bone health! Thank you to Amgen for making this episode possible by supporting this special #beautifultothebone series.
Nipple & Areola Tattooing & How To Find The Best Artist Near You! With Tara Williamson, Breast Cancer Survivor, Nipple Tattoo Artist and Owner of Pink Ink Tattoo
September 14, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBEver wonder what nipple and areola tattooing is all about? Well, here's everything you need to know from Tara Williamson, breast cancer thriver and owner of Pink Ink Tattoo. Melissa and Tara discuss the tattooing process, when's the best time to consider getting a consultation, health insurance coverage, how to find the best artist in your area and what questions to ask them when conducting your interviews.
De-Bunking Breast Cancer Myths! With Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, Head of Breast Medical Oncology at Valley Health System and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBMelissa takes a deep dive into the world of breast cancer myths with the amazing Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky. Should you avoid eating soy? Is it ok to continue exercising during chemo? What are the pros and cons of cold capping? Can you still get your nails done during treatment? Tune in to hear the answers to all of these questions and many more!
Bone Health & Menopause: What Women Need To Know
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBHost Melissa Berry has a very in-depth and valuable conversation with Dr. Andrea Singer about bone health as it relates to breast cancer and menopause. Grab a pen because by listening to this episode, you'll learn practical ways to prevent bone loss, how to maintain strong bones even if you're post menopausal and undergoing breast cancer treatment, how to and so much more!
How to Protect Your Body and Skin From Radiation with Rori Zura, TNBC Thriver, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Founder of Foobs & Fitness
August 10, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBHost Melissa Berry has a dynamic conversation with the amazing Rori Zura, Founder of Foobs & Fitness. Rori was determined to protect her body and skin from radiation, so she came up with a routine that prevents burns and keeps your energy levels up. Tune in to learn the step-by-step process, as well as learn all about Rori's amazing shift in her career path as a result of advocating for herself several times over!
Everything You Need To Know About Bone Health & Breast Cancer! With Dr. Michele McDermott, Medical Director of Bone Health for Amgen
July 27, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBHost Melissa Berry had the unique opportunity to speak with Dr. Michele McDermott, Medical Director of Bone Health for Amgen. Dr. McDermott founded the Menopause and Osteoporosis Center in Austin, Texas which she directed until she joined Amgen in 2018. This episode is packed with tons of information about bone health as it relates to breast cancer. How often should you get a DXA scan? What happens if you don't monitor your bone density during treatment? What are the signs and symptoms of o...
My Dad Was My Hero During My Breast Cancer Treatment. This Is Our Story With Steve Berry, Melissa’s Dad
July 20, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBHost Melissa Berry has a very candid conversation with her Dad, Steve Berry about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and everything in between. Tune in to hear this heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and tears about how Steve supported and dealt with his daughters' triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis. He openly shares his thoughts and fears upon Melissa's diagnosis as well as some advice about how to support your loved one who is faced with cancer treatment. This episode is ...
How to Care For Your Teeth During and After Breast Cancer Treatment with Dr. Bridget, Cosmetic Dentist and Breast Cancer Thriver
July 13, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBBefore you even think about hitting "play" on this episode, you've got to take a look at Dr. Bridget's Instagram account. It's the perfect blend of breast cancer advocacy and dentistry with a very serious dose of fashion. Host Melissa Berry has a fun yet information conversation with Dr. Bridget, covering everything from her breast cancer experience, her passion for fashion, and weighs in on the do's and don'ts when it comes to breast cancer treatment and dental hygiene, and the exciting new...
A Mover And A Shaker Who's Advancing The Science for Black Breast Cancer with Ricki Fairley, CEO & Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
July 06, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBHost Melissa Berry catches up with her very first triple negative BFF, Ricki Fairley! Ricki is the CEO & Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and since their first interview Ricki has been making some serious strides towards eradicating Black breast cancer. She launched When We Tri(al), a movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical trial participation. The movement aims to change the devastating breast cancer mortality rates for ...
A Bone Health Refresher And Updates! With Claire Gill, Chief Executive Officer of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
June 22, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBClaire Gill, Chief Executive Officer at the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, returns to the show to give us a refresher about bone health, but also brings us all up to speed on the current legislation surrounding the medical reimbursement rate for the DXA scan. From bone health tips to prevent fracture to ways that you can help get this bill passed, Claire shares everything that you need to know about bone health AND how to advocate for it! PLUS - Enter To Win A Cancer Fashioni...
“Let’s Help Make DXA Scans Easily Accessible For Everyone”
June 22, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBClaire Gill, Chief Executive Officer at the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, returns to the show to give us a refresher about bone health, but also brings us all up to speed on the current legislation surrounding the medical reimbursement rate for the DXA scan. From bone health tips to prevent fracture to ways that you can help get this bill passed, Claire shares everything that you need to know about bone health AND how to advocate for it! PLUS - Enter To Win A Cancer Fashioni...
Breast Reconstruction The Second Time Around With Kimberly Irvine, 2x Breast Cancer Survivor, CEO of KGI Health and Author of STRONG [ER+]
June 15, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBHost Melissa Berry sits down with Kimberly Irvine, 2x Breast Cancer Survivor, CEO of KGI Health and Author of STRONG [ER+] to talk about breast cancer, divorce, dating, parenting and everything in between. Most recently, Kimberly made the decision to reconstruct her breasts once again after going flat for many years. Tune in to hear her insights about her physical and emotional challenges and how she overcame them…many times over.
Beating Breast Cancer Like A Boss With Breast Cancer Advocate, PBS NewsHour Correspondent and Author Ali Rogin
June 08, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBHost Melissa Berry sits down with the amazing Ali Rogin to discuss her brave and inspiring decision to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy during her senior year at New York University upon discovering that she had the BRCA1 genetic mutation. Tune in to hear her amazing story, as well as her “why” behind writing her first book, “Beat Breast Cancer Like A Boss.”
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Everything You Need to Know With Emily Goldberg, Genetic Counselor for JScreen
June 01, 2022 13:13 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBJust when we thought we knew everything there was about BRCA testing…then along came JScreen! Host Melissa Berry sits down with Emily Goldberg, Genetic Counselor for JScreen for an insightful conversation about who should get genetic testing, next steps if you test positive for the BRCA gene, if you should test for other genes even after you’re treated for breast cancer and more! Tune into this insightful episode, and also head on over to JScreen.org if you or someone you love is interested...
Let’s Talk Mental Health Awareness Month! With Lauren Chatalian, Director of Advocacy for CancerCare
May 25, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and what better time for host Melissa Berry to chat with the amazing Lauren Chatalian, Director of Advocacy for CancerCare?! This amazing national non-profit organization offers free professional counseling support groups and educational workshops pertaining to emotional and financial well being for anyone affected by cancer. Tune in to learn all about the incredible support that is available to all of us, and just a phone call away! The CancerCare Hop...
Breast Cancer, Globe Trotting and a GREAT Love Story with Kim Angell, Breast Cancer Advocate
May 18, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBYou don’t want to miss this one! Everyone needs a Kim Angell in their life. Kim is not only an incredible breast cancer advocate and metastatic breast cancer thriver, but she’s also a travel lover and just wait till you hear how she met her hubby, Josh. Thank you Kim for sharing all of you with all of us!
It’s Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Let’s Talk Bone Health! With Cheryl Hostinak, Executive Director of American Bone Health
May 11, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBCheryl joins Melissa once again to chat about all of the great work that American Bone Health has done to keep the breast cancer community informed. Learn how to advocate for your bone health, the importance of the DXA scan and so much more!
Radical Body Love With Asha Miller, Breast Cancer & Body Love Advocate
May 04, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBHost Melissa Berry sits down with the amazing Asha Miller, breast cancer and body love advocate. Asha takes us on an incredibly inspiring walk through her breast cancer experience. She candidly shares with us how it led to radical body love, and how to love your new “you” after breast cancer treatment and surgery!
Knowing Your Genes With Breast Cancer Advocate Abby Match
April 27, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBJoin host Melissa Berry and breast cancer advocate Abby Match for an informative conversation about breast cancer, family history and genetics. Abby shares her insights and passion for knowing your family history, where to go for genetics testing and so much more!
Fighting Pretty Through It All With Kara Frazier
April 19, 2022 16:58 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBHost Melissa Berry is joined by the amazing Kara Frazier, founder of Fighting Pretty. Kara was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at the very young age of 26. Fighting Pretty is a non-profit organization that helps women feel strong and beautiful during and after cancer treatments. It works with hospitals, cancer clinics and support groups to provide pink boxing gloves, donated "clean" lipstick and inspirational coloring pages. Tune in to hear all about Kara's story and her amazing mission!
The lessons I Learned From My Mother's Breast Cancer Journey with Audra Brehm, Founder and CEO of Brehm Media
April 13, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBHost Melissa Berry had the unique opportunity to sit down with her friend Audra who also happens to be the producer of her podcast! Melissa and Audra met during their work with the AiRs Foundation, and the two connected because of their passion for social media, marketing...and of course beauty and fashion! Audra lost her Mom Eileen to breast cancer five years ago. She candidly and bravely shares her experience along with some incredibly valuable advice and knowledge that will surely help you...
A Breast Cancer Story From a Latina Perspective with Patricia Roca, Breast Cancer Thriver and Founder of The Coral Group
April 06, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBPatricia shares her breast cancer story, passion for raising awareness about ethnic disparity among the Latina population, and the amazing intersection of her career and her breast cancer journey. Tune in for this dynamic and information conversation that you won't want to miss!
Thrivership And Bone Health With Cora Fahy, Breast Cancer Thriver and Bone Health Advocate
March 30, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBTo know Cora is to love her! Host Melissa Berry met Cora during a Salty Girl Beauty retreat in Maine, and they've been friends ever since! They recently reconnected when Melissa learned that Cora is not only a breast cancer advocate, but is also now advocating for bone health. If you want to hear a story about some serious resilience, then tune in to learn about Cora's breast cancer experience, what led her to her career path, and why she has taken such a strong interest in advocating for bon...
Let's Talk Nipple Tattoos And Scar Camouflaging with Marnie Rustemeyer
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBAreola and nipple restoration is truly an art form. Host Melissa Berry had the unique opportunity to sit down and chat with the Marnie Rustemeyer formerWall Street professional, thyroid cancer survivor and breast cancer previvor. After being diagnosed with the BRCA gene mutation, she had a preventative double mastectomy to decrease her risk of getting breast cancer. Through her own experience, she became passionate about helping patients feel beautiful and confident again. Everything you need...
The Importance of Connecting With Others In the Breast Cancer Community During And After Treatment with Sally Wolf, Corporate Wellbeing Advisor, Speaker and Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBMelissa sits down with close friend, mind/body expert and metastatic breast cancer thriver Sally Wolf for a very real conversation about friendship and connection. Why is it important for patients to connect with the breast cancer community? How does one connect in the first place? Where do you start? Tune in to hear all about it!
A Transformational TNBC Story with Kelly Thomas, Breast Cancer Advocate and Founder of TNBC Thrivers
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBWant to hear an inspiring story about a rock star triple negative breast cancer thriver? Meet Kelly Thomas. She's a content creator, founder of @tnbc_thrivers, as well as the virtual host for the @tnbcfoundation’s monthly zoom chats for women living and thriving with triple negative breast cancer. When she’s not supporting the TNBC Community, she’s encouraging cancer survivors to move their body with #exercise4survival. Tune in to learn more and get ready for a serious dose of high energy a...
The Revision Decision with Dana Donofree, Founder of AnaOno
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBHave you been thinking about getting revision surgery on your breasts? Well, then stop right here! Melissa and Dana Donofree, founder of AnaOno, take a deep dive into Dana's recent decision to have revision surgery. This episode is brought to you by Allergan Aesthetics and is part of a special series called, "Breast Reconstruction: Real Life Conversations.” It simply doesn't get more real than this! Tune in to learn about the reasons to get a revision in the first place, all of the different ...
A Bone Health Reunion & Drug Prevention Convo! With Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBHost Melissa Berry has a reunion with Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. This is a dynamic yet very informative follow up to the last conversation that they had about the impact that cancer can have on bone health....and what you can do to prevent bone loss and fracture with a focus on drug prevention. Don't miss this one!
Fashion Icon Honors Loss of Her Sister By Joining The Fight Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Lori Goldstein
February 09, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBHost Melissa Berry has a very candid and inspirational conversation with fashion icon Lori Goldstein about the recent loss of her sister Marla to Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Lori and her family are deeply committed to partnering with the TNBC Foundation to raise awareness about this aggressive form of breast cancer, as well as encouraging conversations in the home about family history.
The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium "Highlight Reel" with Hayley Dinerman and Ricki Fairley
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBMelissa sits down with Hayley Dinerman, Executive Director of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and Ricki Fairley, Founder of TOUCH, The National Breast Cancer Alliance to recap some of the most important takeaways from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Learn how breast cancer advocacy groups, pharmaceutical companies and doctors are partnering to find a cure for Triple Negative Breast Cancer while keeping the patient community informed.
Let's Talk Breast Reconstruction, Young Breast Cancer and Fertility Conservation With Alissa Jo Caputo
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBNot only is model Alissa Jo Caputo beautiful on the outside, but she's also a true beauty on the inside. She shares her entire journey with us in the hopes of informing and inspiring the newly diagnosed, beginning with her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 31, her decision to conserve her fertility, how she navigated her reconstruction choices, and everything in between. This episode is part of a special series called, "Breast Reconstruction: Real Life Conversations,” and is brought to y...
Everything I Learned About Bone Health in 2021 With Melissa Berry
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBNeed a crash course in bone health? Look no further. Your host Melissa Berry aka Cancer Fashionista shares the most important facts about bone health that she learned last year when interviewing top experts and patient advocates for her special series, "Beautiful To The Bone."
Let's Meet The President of The Pink Agenda! With Nicole Seagriff
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBPut your seatbelts on for this one. A Yale graduate, family nurse practitioner, breast cancer thriver AND the President of The Pink Agenda, Nicole's passion for philanthropy is contagious, so listen here to learn more! The Pink Agenda is a nonprofit organization committed to raising money for breast cancer research and care, as well as awareness of the disease among young professionals.
A Dose Of Body Positivity For The New Year With Body Image Advocate Emme
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBCan I get a woot woot for EMME?! Not only is Emme a dear friend of mine, but she’s the world’s first curvy supermodel and has dedicated her life to body image. In this truly special episode, she shares her own cancer story and challenges, how to love your body no matter what you’re going through, and some really great ways to navigate the tough emotions that come along with losing your breasts.