DiepCJourney Podcast
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBreast Reconstruction options after mastectomy, healthy lifestyle factors after breast cancer, survivorship, shared decision-making, and supporting SDG3.
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Episode 53: The Value of the Co-Surgeon Model In Breast Reconstruction and Insurance Coverage Concerns
April 10, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBThe two-surgeon model in microvascular breast reconstruction and concerns about insurance coverage is a topic we are tackling on the DiepCJourney podcast. I have NOT come to understand the complexities of insurance but have gained a great deal of empathy for those in the breast cancer community who deal with these complexities, and that includes patients and surgeons. I was certain I needed to invite a guest I was completely comfortable discussing this topic with. We go back a bit. I ...
Episode 52: A Patient Story: Transitioning from Implants to DIEP Flap
March 27, 2024 23:19 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBWhether you have had a breast cancer diagnosis, have a genetic mutation placing you at high risk of getting breast cancer, have had or are facing a mastectomy due to either of these situations you will want to listen to this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. The time has come to share a personal story of a woman I interviewed twice about her decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy and implant reconstruction. This is the continuation of her Journey. She came to a decision to exchange ...
Episode 51: The Many Facets of Microsurgery
March 13, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBHave ever been you curious about the networking, conversations, and education that happens among colleagues at medical conferences? Or are there topics you see online but are not aware of the stories behind the social media posts from these conferences? I invite a returning guest to give you a behind the scenes look at one such conference, the annual conference of The American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. We chose a few highlights and topics from the conference to share our expe...
Episode 51: Lymphedema Treatment and Surgery for Breast Cancer Patients
March 01, 2024 23:47 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThis episode of the DiepCJourney podcast is well-timed to publish on March 1, 2024, the first day of lymphedema awareness month. We hope you will share this in your community for breast cancer patients affected by lymphedema to provide them with the resources needed to treat this condition and let them know there are specialists in surgical treatment options as well. My guest is one such specialist. Dr. Charles Anton Fries is Chief of Plastic Surgery and faculty surgeon at UT Health San An...
Episode 50: A Young Nurse and Her DIEP Flap Story
February 14, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThis episode of the DiepCJourney podcast shares a fascinating story of a young woman who graciously and professionally takes us through her Journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer, cold capping, the affect on her family and young daughters, and to the story of her DIEP flap breast reconstruction. She never felt a lump. She was enrolled in a high-risk program based on her family history. Because of this, she found the cancer early. My guest is Lacey Terpstra-Reid. She is a...
Episode 49: Fat Necrosis: What to Know and Look for in Breast Reconstruction
January 31, 2024 13:30 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWith any type of surgery there are risks and possible complications. We are tackling a topic on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast that is frequently discussed in the community served at DiepCFoundation. I reached out to an expert in the field for our discussion on fat grafting in breast reconstruction. Dr. Emily A. Williamson founded Plastic Surgery Northwest in Spokane Washington in 2010 after completing her surgical training at the prestigious University of Washington Plastic Su...
Episode 48: NAPBC Standards in Exercise Oncology
January 19, 2024 16:54 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBThere is hard science to support the benefits of exercise for those who are affected by cancer of any kind. We will discuss this on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. The good news is that now the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) introduced new standards in January of 2024 for exercise oncology. Supporting this initiative is Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. Nationally there are around sixty-five hospitals and locations Maple Tree Cancer Alliance is partnering wit...
Episode 47: BIA/ALCL Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
January 03, 2024 15:52 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBMillions of women across the globe have undergone breast augmentation using a medical device called a breast implant. This is done for reasons such as cosmesis, sometimes called enhancement of the breast, but also for trauma to the chest wall or for oncological reasons meaning breast cancer. Any surgery is not without risks. Using a medical device like a breast implant is not different. This is the focus of our discussion on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. My guest is a leading e...
Episode 46: DIEP Flap and the London Breast Meeting
December 20, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBI feel twice fortunate to be speaking to my guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast on two topics, her specialty of performing DIEP Flap breast reconstruction and her role as conference scientific chair for the London Breast Meeting. It was a phenomenal experience for me to meet her in person at the London Breast Meeting where I learned a great deal from the game-changers in breast surgery, oncology, and breast reconstruction. This gives me the ability to bring more in-depth inform...
Episode 45: A Wife and Husband's Journey Through Breast Cancer
December 07, 2023 19:52 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIn this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast I speak to Nikki and Sean, a married couple who share the poignant story of going through Nikki’s discovery of a genetic mutation and facing the shocking news of breast cancer. It is who we meet through our own breast cancer Journey that has a profound impact on a person’s personal life. Nikki and Sean are two of those people in my life. We experience a range of emotions together throughout the podcast because we have known each other for some ti...
Episode 44: Fingertip Smears Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Detection
November 22, 2023 13:30 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBMammograms are known to be the most common form of breast imaging to screen for breast cancer. This form of breast imaging is known to some to be uncomfortable and for some women culturally unacceptable. So, this DiepCJourney podcast interview sparked great interest in the work my guest is doing. Professor Simona Francese, Professor of Forensic and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry at Sheffield Hallam University is my guest. Her work and interest in forensic science lead her to a serendipito...
Episode 43: The Drain-Free DIEP Flap Concept
November 08, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBDIEP flap breast reconstruction most often requires surgical drains for post operative care. Patients often mention to me they are awkward, can become infected at the suture site where they are attached to the skin, and are cumbersome to hide under clothing after surgery when going out in public. My guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast has been in communication with me over the past year in anticipation of his recently published paper, Are Surgical Drains Needed in DIEP Flap S...
Episode 42: Clips, Mesh, and Sutures in Breast Reconstruction
October 18, 2023 23:17 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBDr. James Craigie from The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction in Charleston, South Carolina, discusses the use of clips, mesh, and sutures used in breast reconstruction surgery on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. Many patients ask about these tools and devices. The information Dr. Craigies provides helps the listener understand their use and function in procedures like DIEP flap breast reconstruction. This podcast cast is a remake of the DiepCFoundation video. We want to p...
Episode 41: Achieving Wellness through Breast Cancer
October 04, 2023 21:50 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBMy guests on the DiepCJourney podcast are often made through connections in the breast cancer community. This is the case for Amy Robinson. She was introduced to me by another survivor who like me, benefits from the practice of meditation as part of her survivorship after surgery, treatment, and recovery. As a treat at the end of the podcast, I ask Amy to take us through a three-minute meditation. You won’t want to miss it! My guest, Amy Robinson, created Radiant Healing Together in 202...
Episode 40: Breast Imaging in Breast Cancer
September 06, 2023 12:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBThis DiepCJourney podcast will focus on breast imaging. The questions we will discuss are when to see a radiologist, types of imaging, and more specifics about each type. We will look at what the future looks like in medical imaging in breast cancer. I’m speaking to Dr. Randy Miles. Dr. Miles serves as the chief of breast imaging at Denver Health with oversite over the breast divisions clinical, research, and educational programs. He also serves as the associate director for research in th...
Episode 39: The London Breast Meeting 2023
August 23, 2023 12:30 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBThe London Breast Meeting will be held from September 7-9, 2023, at the Royal College of Physicians. It is a special opportunity for me to interview and be interviewed by my guest today on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. My guests and I discuss opportunities we will be involved in at the London Breast Meeting from the perspective of industry leaders, a world class microsurgeon, and patient advocacy. My guests are Rob Pupelis, CEO of Spectros, a medical device company that makes...
Episode 38: Sisters, BRCA 1, Three DIEP flap Stories
August 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBMy guests on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast are three sisters, all of who have a BRCA 1 genetic mutation, and all of whom had DIEP flap breast reconstruction at the same surgical practice, PRMA, Plastic Reconstructive Microsurgical Associates, in San Antonio, Texas. This is also the surgical practice I had my DIEP flap performed by Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo in December of 2014. Elaine, the youngest of the three sisters, lead the way being the first to have her prophylactic DIEP flap ...
Episode 37: Shining a Light on Survivorship in Breast Cancer
July 27, 2023 22:08 - 32 minutes - 45 MBBreast cancer is a scary word that no one wants to hear from their physician. When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer your mind can often go to, “How long am I going to live?” But because treatments have improved over the years, survivorship in breast cancer is a word we are hearing more often now in breast cancer communities, online, and in the media. On this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast, we are shining a light on survivorship with our guest, Deepa R. Halaharvi, DO, who has “seen ...
Episode 36: Sexual Function Concerns in Women with Cancer
July 12, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBWhen our bodies are physically changed because of breast cancer, it has the real potential of affecting sexual health. There are multiple layers to look at when a person presents with sexual dysfunction. In other words, the natural process of the act of sex has been disrupted due to treatment, surgery, the emotional impact of cancer, and other considerations. My guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast is an expert in this field. I want to welcome Dr. Stacy Tessler Lindau, ...
Episode 35: Achieving Symmetry and Understanding Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction
June 28, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBAchieving symmetry and understanding fat grafting in breast reconstruction are topics patients frequently ask about. I reached out to an expert in the field. My guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast is Dr. Tim Matatov of Southwest Breast and Aesthetics in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Matatov is a board-certified microsurgeon who performs procedures such as implant breast reconstruction, several autologous reconstruction procedures, autologous meaning using the patient’s own tissue to ...
Episode 34: Patient Advocacy: Living with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer
June 14, 2023 14:51 - 1 hour - 87 MBMy guest today on the DiepCJourney podcast has a blog and website titled, No Half Measures, Living Out loud. 2017 was a pivotal year in the life of my guest, Abigail Johnston. Early that year, while dual nursing her twin boys she felt a lump in her left breast. The next few months involved multiple appointments with radiologists, oncologists, and surgeons. Abigail was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Abigail Johnston is a wife, mother, writer, educator, earned her JD after c...
Episode 33: Democratization in Microsurgery: The Proximie System
May 24, 2023 15:34 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBDemocratization is a noun. The meaning of democratization as it pertains to microsurgery is the action of making training and education available through technology, in this case, microsurgery in breast reconstruction. The chosen field of microsurgery requires hours of training and practice. Observing colleagues perform this sophisticated and complex surgery increases their own skill set with the primary goal being improving patient outcomes in breast reconstruction. I invited back to th...
Episode 32: Patient Advocate, Storyteller, and Lobular Breast Cancer Survivor
May 10, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBMegan-Claire Chase is a breast cancer survivor who deals with a lot of effects from treatment and being diagnosed with lobular breast cancer at a very young age. But she excitedly begins our conversation by saying her pain melted away at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium when she was able to meet patient advocates in person for the first time. Social media connects many of us but the conference we both attended in early December of 2023 allowed us to sit down together to share intimate...
Episode 31: Project Restored after Breast Reconstruction
April 26, 2023 15:50 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBThe art of microsurgery transcends the work behind surgical loupes and microscopes when a breast cancer patient has breast reconstruction after loss of breasts due to a disease. My guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast are two microsurgeons who worked together to create Project Restored Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank selected several of their patients to participate in this unique artistic endeavor. Our key guest today is one of those patients, Chelsey Pickthorn. Chels...
Episode 30: Classical Art & Drawing Concepts in Breast Reconstruction
April 02, 2023 17:39 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBWe are speaking about the art and practice of microsurgery as it relates to breast reconstruction surgery in this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. Microsurgery is a specialty of plastic surgery requiring training beyond plastic surgery residency. Microsurgery involves moving tissue and blood vessels from one part of the body to another to repair or replace tissue that has been affected by disease or trauma. Carefully dissecting blood vessels from a donor site, microsurgeons then place th...
Breast Cancer Answers from a Medical Oncologist
March 15, 2023 04:01 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast I speak with a medical oncologist. Dr. Eleanora Teplinsky has her own podcast called, INTERLUDE: Cancer Stories with Dr. Teplinsky. She is Head of Breast Medical Oncology and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai, NY. She has a robust and education Instagram account speaking about key topics in cancer care and survivorship. She addresses the consequences of a cancer diagnosis and the very real o...
Episode 29: Breast Cancer Answers from a Medical Oncologist
March 15, 2023 04:01 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast I speak with a medical oncologist. Dr. Eleanora Teplinsky has her own podcast called, INTERLUDE: Cancer Stories with Dr. Teplinsky. She is Head of Breast Medical Oncology and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai, NY. She has a robust and education Instagram account speaking about key topics in cancer care and survivorship. She addresses the consequences of a cancer diagnosis and the very real o...
Episode 28: A Breast Cancer Journey of Resilience
February 27, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBNeosho Ponder, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor at Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC is an author, educator, breast cancer survivor, and woman of faith. She personifies resilience. Neosho is my guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. We met as patient advocates at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in December of 2022 and found our lives had many parallels. We talk about these parallels through our Kansas heritage and our own personal Journey through DIEP flap breas...
Episode 27: Is Access to DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction in Danger?
February 08, 2023 19:01 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBAccess to DIEP flap breast reconstruction is in danger. Why? Because of coding changes to insurance, it may become out of reach financially for some women. This is the most advanced form of breast reconstruction available, and I felt it was time to address this concern. I begin by sharing my own story and how I was positively affected by making the choice to have DIEP flap after a second breast cancer diagnosis. I am one of thousands of voices who need to be heard, to be honored as we work...
Episode 26: Breast Cancer Through the Lens of a Nurse Navigator
January 25, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 83 MBWe are discussing a topic that will resonate with many of our listeners who have been affected by breast cancer. Whether you are the patient, caregiver, physician, or surgeon we are going to discuss navigating the complex Journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer through the lens of a nurse navigator. How does one seek this help at the cancer center you are being treated at? We will discuss working during a diagnosis and while in treatment and living a full and purposeful life as a surviv...
Episode 25: Flap Monitoring in Breast Reconstruction and the History of the Guinea Pig Club in Plastic Surgery
January 11, 2023 17:02 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBSince having DIEP flap, a plastic reconstructive surgery technique performed to rebuild breasts after a mastectomy, I have been fascinated with the field of plastic surgery and topics related specifically to breast reconstruction. I interview Rob Pupelis, CEO, of Spectros for the first episode of season three of the DiepCJourney podcast. Rob shares the story of his visit to the Queen Victory hospital (QVH) in England. He was able to visit Queen Victoria while attending the London Breast Me...
Episode 24: Thought Leaders in Shared Decision-Making
December 18, 2022 06:21 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBThe final episode of Season 2 of the DiepCJourney podcast brings together thought leaders in shared decision-making. This fireside chat includes the members of the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Shared Decision team. This team was formulated and is led by Gareth Presch who founded WHIS in 2015. Taking a Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG3) approach to person centered health, Gareth Presch recognized that there were five key cornerstones of which all needed to be supported, at a the same t...
Episode 23: Dietitian and Coach for Breast Cancer Survivors
November 30, 2022 20:57 - 47 minutes - 65 MBFood and what to eat after a breast cancer diagnosis is our topic on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. About 80% of all breast cancers are ER positive. This means the breast cancer cells grow in response to the hormone estrogen. With so much information about what to eat, what not to eat, how much to eat, food can become a topic that triggers anxiety and confusion. My guest today is Cathy Leman. She is a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, and certified personal trainer. Mos...
Episode 22: Clinical Trials in Breast Cancer
November 16, 2022 16:40 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBHow many people diagnosed with breast cancer think about clinical trials or being part of one? In this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast we are going to discuss the importance of patients asking about participation in clinical trials and studies to improve the lives of breast cancer patients. My guest is Stephanie Graff, MD, FACP. She is the Director of Breast Oncology at the Lifespan Cancer Institute and Professor of Medicine at Brown University. Dr. Graff is passionate about connecting...
Episode 21: High Definition DIEP Flap
November 02, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBHigh definition DIEP flap is combining the aesthetics of plastic surgery and the skill of microsurgery to optimize the donor site, the abdominal area, in breast reconstruction. Dr. Andrew Gassman of PRMA in San Antonio, Texas, sat down with me to record a Facebook Live interview for the DiepCJourney podcast. This occurred the day after BRA day, Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day 2022. This podcast is being used across other platforms, including the PRMA YouTube channel, and will also be s...
Episode 20: Planning Your Breast Reconstruction
October 19, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBYou have been diagnosed with breast cancer or find you are at high risk of getting breast cancer and are facing a mastectomy. Now what? If you choose to reconstruct your breast what does this process look like? Patients are inundated with information at the beginning of a diagnosis or finding they have a genetic mutation. They see an oncologist, breast surgeon, plastic surgeon, radiologist, and other medical specialists. Where does a patient begin the research and planning for their breast...
Episode 19: Efficient DIEP Flaps
October 08, 2022 17:56 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBDIEP flaps are a type of breast reconstruction using a patient’s own tissue to reconstruct breasts after mastectomy for those affected by breast cancer. DIEP stands for deep inferior epigastric perforators. Epigastric refers to the abdominal area. The underlying tissue and perforators (blood vessels) are disconnected by the microsurgeon from the abdominal area and transplanted to the breast area to create soft, warm, tissue much like the breasts removed during mastectomy. To do an efficien...
Episode 18: Medical Tattoos for Breast Cancer Patients
September 22, 2022 19:58 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBBreast cancer patients seek information about medical tattoos for varied reasons. This can include decorative tattoos to cover scars after breast surgery or 3D nipple/areola tattoos to artistically recreate the nipple/areola area of the breast sometimes removed during surgery. I am speaking to two medical tattoo artists on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast, Nicole Rizzuto and Eric Eye. Connecting these cross-continental experts and discussing their work combines out collective inter...
Episode 17: Dense Breasts
September 07, 2022 14:11 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBHave you ever been told you have dense breasts by a clinician after a mammogram? Whether you have or not, our topic on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast is focused on dense breasts. My guest is a patient advocate who carries this message to many after her own diagnosis. Siobhán Freeney shares the story of her diagnosis and why her tag line, “Your Breast Density Matters” has become a call to action for patients and clinicians alike. Patient advocacy is often born out of a diagnosis. ...
Episode 16: Defining Nerve Preservation and Nerve Reconstruction
August 24, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBHave you ever been overwhelmed as a breast cancer patient with terms pertaining to treatment and surgical options? Our topic today is breast sensation. Sensation in the breasts is vital for sexual health, as well as protection and safety for feeling heat. In this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast we are going to focus on two terms regarding breast sensation for those facing mastectomy: nerve preservation and nerve reconstruction. What is the difference between the two terms? When can the...
Episode 15: Kili Medical Drain Carrier
August 10, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBSurgical drains after breast surgery of any kind can present challenges for patients in terms of how to wear them under clothing, showering with surgical drains, and managing the tubing so it does not get caught on something and then pulling on the place of attachement to the patients body where the drains have a stitch to keep them in place. In the latest episode of the DiepCJourney podcast I interview the CEO and developer of the KILI Medical Drain Carrier Cinde Dolphin designed them ...
Episode 14: Exercise Oncology at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance
July 27, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBBenefits of exercise for those who are newly diagnosed, or in recovery and survivorship from cancer treatment is our topic on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. My guests, Karen Wonders, PhD, FACSM and Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS from the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance discuss the many benefits and program for exercise oncology developed by Dr. Wonders for Maple Tree. Dr. Wonders is the Founder and CEO of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. This nonprofit organization provides free exercise traini...
Episode 13: So You Are Thinking of Becoming A Patient Advocate?
July 13, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBThere are thousands of people diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Some have a great desire to stay connected to a community they really never thought or wanted to be part of. But so often, friends are made, bonds are formed and there is a feeling of wanting to give back. The world of patient advocacy is broad. You can take a deep dive and spend a lot of time or choose to be a patient advocate in small ways. We guide you through this thought process on this episode of the DiepCJourney po...
Episode 12: Shared Decision-Making in Digital Health Apps
June 15, 2022 21:42 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBWhen you are making a healthcare decision the words shared decision-making are valuable. Understanding the term shared decision-making and putting it into practice can present challenges for those who are not aware of the phrase. It can be an effective tool and method of communication in healthcare decisions. Shared decision making is when the patient and their healthcare team work as collaborative partners in determining the best care for the patient based on the patients’ personal preferen...
Episode 11: Patient Advocacy: Global Connections in Breast Reconstruction
June 01, 2022 12:57 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBWhen you think about how you became an informed patient regarding breast reconstruction, was it by talking to other patients or through a consult with your plastic reconstructive surgeon? In this episode of the DiepCJourney Podcast, the discussion with two patient advocates and two internationally recognized microsurgeons reveals the power of global connections in breast reconstruction for patients and the importance of curating content based on best evidence and supportive patient care. M...
Episode 10: The Specialty of Microsurgery
May 19, 2022 12:12 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBHave you ever wondered why someone would choose the specialty of microsurgery? It takes years of dedicated training after medical school. Microsurgery restores form and function due to damage or loss of body part after an accident or disease. Our guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast is Dr. Brian Bradow. He is a reconstructive plastic surgeon who practices in Colorado. Brian chats about his early interest in surgery as a young boy. He talks about the rigors of his profession a...
Episode 9: Shared Decision-Making
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBWhen it comes to making decisions in your healthcare, my guest, Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo and I present the first in a series on the topic of shared decision-making this year on the DiepCJourney podcast. Toliman Health was founded by Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo, an internationally recognized expert in breast cancer reconstruction and shared decision-making. Dr. Chrysopoulo is the creator of Toliman’s flagship app, Breast Advocate® As co-leads of the WHIS Shared Decision-Making Expert Group our go...
Episode 8: Patient Engagement Expert in Cancer
April 21, 2022 23:45 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBKimberly Richardson, patient engagement expert, is our guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. Kimberly was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer called Granulosa Cell Tumor, Stage 3A. This experience had great impact on her life and she is now a tireless advocate for change. Kimberly applied for and received status as an NCCS Elevate Ambassador and launched an educational program for scientists and cancer survivors called, “Survivors Advising Scientists Educational Pr...
Episode 7: Lobular Breast Cancer (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
April 06, 2022 12:30 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBWe are discussing lobular breast cancer, also known as invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), with Leigh Pate on the DiepCJourney podcast. Lobular breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed type of invasive of breast cancer. Often an understudied subtype of breast cancer I ask Leigh to join us today to help our listeners understand more about it. Leigh founded the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) in 2017 and continues to work as a research advocate in the breast cancer and ovaria...
Episode 6
March 23, 2022 12:30 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBOn this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast I interview microsurgeons specific to and practicing at The Guys and St. Thomas. It is a hospital that is part of the NHS (National Health System) Trust in London, United Kingdom. These microsurgeons all work in an integrative setting for breast cancer patients and those affected by breast cancer with a genetic mutation placing them at higher risk of getting breast cancer. We talk about the process of offering all options of breast reconstruction ...