Latest Breast cancer awareness Podcast Episodes
S1 Ep16: How to cope with the emotional effects of breast cancer - Prof Nazanin Derakhshan
My Breast My Health - May 19, 2020 03:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe emotional effects of a breast cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. How can we cope with such varying emotions from fear, anxiety to depersonalisation and depression? In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Nazanin Derakhshan who is a professor of experimental psychopathol...
S1 Ep15: Why I chose a mastectomy without reconstruction - Juliet Fitzpatrick
My Breast My Health - May 05, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, I talk to Juliet Fitzpatrick who opted to have a mastectomy and go flat and decided not to have breast reconstruction. Juliet was diagnosed with screen-detected breast cancer at the age of 54. She did not find or feel any lumps or abnormalities and so a breast cancer diagnosis ...
S1 Ep14: How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected my work as a surgeon?
My Breast My Health - April 21, 2020 03:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsEverything has changed. The way we live our lives, work and play. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is far-reaching and will no doubt be long-lasting. The way we are living our lives has changed, we all have had to adapt, including how we work. As a breast cancer surgeon, I continue to go to ...
S1 Ep13: Do I need a genetic test based on my family history of breast cancer?
My Breast My Health - April 07, 2020 03:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to a new episode of the podcast. In this episode, I talk to Sarah Robart who is a genetics counsellor. Her role is to assess the risk of an individual of developing breast cancer based on their genetic makeup, as well as their family history of breast cancer and other related cancers. ...
S1 Ep13: Can I use a home genetic testing kit to test for BRCA?
My Breast My Health - April 07, 2020 03:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to a new episode of the podcast. In this episode, I talk to Sarah Robart who is a genetics counsellor. Her role is to assess the risk of an individual of developing breast cancer based on their genetic makeup, as well as their family history of breast cancer and other related cancers. ...
S1 Ep12: Coronavirus (Covid-19) and Breast Cancer
My Breast My Health - March 24, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsHello and welcome to this special episode of the podcast. In this podcast episode, I talk about what impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on breast cancer services and treatment in the UK. We are currently living in extremely difficult and uncertain times. The Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic ...
S1 Ep11: Breast cancer and genetics
My Breast My Health - March 10, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to episode 11 of the podcast. When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, I commonly get asked whether this cancer may be due to a genetic cause. In fact, only between 5-10% of breast cancer cases are due to a genetic predisposition. So, the majority of breast cancers are what we cal...
S1 Ep10: Breast cancer at 29 years old, fertility and mental health - Helen Deverell
My Breast My Health - February 25, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsHelen Deverell was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29 years old. At a young age, her life was suddenly turned upside down. When you are in your 20s, cancer is certainly not something you even think about let alone consider happening to you. In this podcast episode, Helen talks openly...
S1 Ep9: How can I move forward after a breast cancer diagnosis? - Sally Shanley
My Breast My Health - February 11, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBeing told you have breast cancer is devastating. At that moment in time, your life is turned upside down and you will need all the support and guidance you can get. This is where a breast care nurse specialist can be an amazing human to have in your life. In today's episode, I talk to Sally S...
S1 Ep8: Let's talk about cancer - Helena Traill
My Breast My Health - January 28, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today I am talking to Helena Traill. Helena has recently published the 100 Stories book, that has curated 100 stories, from 100 people who were generous to share their cancer stories. The aim of the book was to open up discussions surrounding the...
S1 Ep7: Breast Cancer Reconstruction Surgery
My Breast My Health - January 14, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's episode, I will be giving an overview of the possible options for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. In the UK, anyone who has been recommended or choose to have a mastectomy should be offered the opportunity to have breast reconstruction as part of their treatment. In th...
S1 Ep6: Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery
My Breast My Health - December 31, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to this episode of the podcast. In this solo episode, I talk about the common side effects that may be experienced by those who have had breast cancer surgery. I explain the reasons why these side effects can occur and what steps you need to do if you have them. As always, you can fin...
S1 Ep6: Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery
My Breast My Health - December 31, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to this episode of the podcast. In this solo episode, I talk about the common side effects that may be experienced by those who have had breast cancer surgery. I explain the reasons why these side effects can occur and what steps you need to do if you have them. As always, you can fin...
S1 Ep5: Breast cancer without a breast lump: Sara Liyanage.
My Breast My Health - December 10, 2019 02:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's episode, Dr Tasha has a conversation with Sara Liyanage. Sara is a blogger, author and was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 40s. In this episode, the conversation revolves around Sara's breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and the amazing website she created following her diagn...
S1 Ep4: How to do a breast examination
My Breast My Health - November 26, 2019 00:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsDo you know how to do a breast examination? Many patients I see in the clinic ask me what is the best way to do a breast check for lumps and changes? A lot of people find it intimidating and confusing. They don't know where to start, what to look out and feel for and how best to do it. In this ...
S1 Ep3: Breast cancer pathology results
My Breast My Health - November 08, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsBreast Cancer Pathology Results What does my breast cancer grade mean? What is ER positive and HER2 negative breast cancer? If you have had a breast cancer diagnosis, it is likely that you would have received a lot of information that may seem rather confusing and difficult to understand. In...
Breast cancer pathology results
My Breast My Health - November 08, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings#003 - Breast Cancer Pathology Results What does my breast cancer grade mean? What is ER positive and HER2 negative breast cancer? If you have had a breast cancer diagnosis, it is likely that you would have received a lot of information that may seem rather confusing and difficult to understa...
S1 Ep2: What happens in a breast clinic?
My Breast My Health - October 24, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat happens in a breast clinic? Visiting a breast clinic appointment may feel a little bit daunting and stressful, but hopefully, once you listen to this episode, you will feel less intimidated. In this episode, I will guide you through what you may expect to experience. I will explain what h...
What happens in a breast clinic?
My Breast My Health - October 24, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings#002 - What happens in a breast clinic? Visiting a breast clinic appointment may feel a little bit daunting and stressful, but hopefully, once you listen to this episode, you will feel less intimidated. In this episode, I will guide you through what you may expect to experience. I will explain...
S1 Ep1: Welcome to the My Breast My Health Podcast!
My Breast My Health - October 24, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to the first episode of the podcast! I am so thrilled you are here. In this episode, I introduce myself and explain the reasons why I created this podcast. It is me saying hello and welcome if you will. This podcast, that comes out twice a month, is about breast cancer, breast health a...
Welcome to the My Breast My Health Podcast!
My Breast My Health - October 24, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings#001 - Welcome to the first episode of the podcast! I am so thrilled you are here. In this episode, I introduce myself and explain the reasons why I created this podcast. It is me saying hello and welcome if you will. This podcast, that comes out twice a month, is about breast cancer, breast h...
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