Latest Breast cancer stories Podcast Episodes
EPS 208. Unveiling the Realities of Metastatic Breast Cancer in October
Breast Cancer Conversations - October 29, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsOur annual Pinktober MBC Panel on October 29 featured guests Megan-Claire Chase, Janice Cowden, Kathleen Friel, Victoria Goldberg, Claudia Gonzalez, Kirby Lewis, Amy Parliman, and Stephanie Walker. In this episode, these women share their experiences living with metastatic breast cancer during ...
208. Unveiling the Realities of Metastatic Breast Cancer in October
Breast Cancer Conversations - October 29, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsOur annual Pinktober MBC Panel on October 29 featured guests Megan-Claire Chase, Janice Cowden, Kathleen Friel, Victoria Goldberg, Claudia Gonzalez, Kirby Lewis, Amy Parliman, and Stephanie Walker. In this episode, these women share their experiences living with metastatic breast cancer during ...
207. Is the Medicine Working? Exploring Treatment Efficacy in Breast Cancer with Dr. Rodriguez.
Breast Cancer Conversations - October 21, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the use of ctDNA (circulating tumor DNA) in surveillance for breast cancer patients. Dr. Rodriguez, being a board-certified medical oncologist, has extensive experience in breast cancer oncology and has conducted clinical research in ctDNA application and breast cance...
EPS 207. Is the Medicine Working? Exploring Treatment Efficacy in Breast Cancer with Dr. Rodriguez.
Breast Cancer Conversations - October 21, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the use of ctDNA (circulating tumor DNA) in surveillance for breast cancer patients. Dr. Rodriguez, being a board-certified medical oncologist, has extensive experience in breast cancer oncology and has conducted clinical research in ctDNA application and breast cance...
205. Finding Strength and Joy in Parenting with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Carrie Danny
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this podcast episode, we speak with Carrie Danny, a mother of two daughters who are autistic. Carrie shares her experience of being a parent with MBC and the challenges she faces in raising her children. Carrie expresses her gratitude for being able to be there for her children despite the d...
206. Discovering Your Divine Purpose with Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, Laura Carfang and Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett emphasize the importance of fully processing and learning from experiences before moving on. Through their discussion, they explain that with reflection and understanding, individuals can glean valuable lessons that inspire and help o...
Finding Strength and Joy in Parenting with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Carrie Danny EPS 205
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this podcast episode, we speak with Carrie Danny, a mother of two daughters who are autistic. Carrie shares her experience of being a parent with MBC and the challenges she faces in raising her children. Carrie expresses her gratitude for being able to be there for her children despite the d...
EPS 205. Finding Strength and Joy in Parenting with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Carrie Danny
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this podcast episode, we speak with Carrie Danny, a mother of two daughters who are autistic. Carrie shares her experience of being a parent with MBC and the challenges she faces in raising her children. Carrie expresses her gratitude for being able to be there for her children despite the d...
EPS 206. Discovering Your Divine Purpose with Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, Laura Carfang and Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett emphasize the importance of fully processing and learning from experiences before moving on. Through their discussion, they explain that with reflection and understanding, individuals can glean valuable lessons that inspire and help o...
204. Prophylactic Mastectomy and BRCA Mutation: A Personal Story with Amy Gallagher.
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 10, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsToday Laura Carfang is joined with Amy Gallagher, who discusses her decision to have a prophylactic double mastectomy due to her positive BRCA1 mutation. Amy shares her personal journey with breast and ovarian cancer in her family, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and raising aware...
Prophylactic Mastectomy and BRCA Mutation: A Personal Story with Amy Gallagher. EPS 204
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 10, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsToday Laura Carfang is joined with Amy Gallagher, who discusses her decision to have a prophylactic double mastectomy due to her positive BRCA1 mutation. Amy shares her personal journey with breast and ovarian cancer in her family, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and raising aware...
EPS 204. Prophylactic Mastectomy and BRCA Mutation: A Personal Story with Amy Gallagher.
Breast Cancer Conversations - September 10, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsToday Laura Carfang is joined with Amy Gallagher, who discusses her decision to have a prophylactic double mastectomy due to her positive BRCA1 mutation. Amy shares her personal journey with breast and ovarian cancer in her family, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and raising aware...
203. The Critical Role of Pathologists in Breast Cancer Management with Dr. Kulkarni.
Breast Cancer Conversations - August 13, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, host Sanya Bawa, an amazing intern at SBC interviews Dr. Kulkarni, a pathology specialist, about the clinical perspective of a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Kulkarni discusses her journey in the field of pathology and how it offers a collaborative and constantly evolving approac...
EPS 203. The Critical Role of Pathologists in Breast Cancer Management with Dr. Kulkarni.
Breast Cancer Conversations - August 13, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, host Sanya Bawa, an amazing intern at SBC interviews Dr. Kulkarni, a pathology specialist, about the clinical perspective of a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Kulkarni discusses her journey in the field of pathology and how it offers a collaborative and constantly evolving approac...
The Critical Role of Pathologists in Breast Cancer Management with Dr. Kulkarni. EPS 203
Breast Cancer Conversations - August 13, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, host Sanya Bawa, an amazing intern at SBC interviews Dr. Kulkarni, a pathology specialist, about the clinical perspective of a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Kulkarni discusses her journey in the field of pathology and how it offers a collaborative and constantly evolving approac...
202. Good News for Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Vaccine and Hope for the Future
Breast Cancer Conversations - July 23, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, Laura Carfang interviews Dr. Kumar, the chairman and CEO of Anixa Biosciences , and Jenni Davis, the first recipient of the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) vaccine, which is currently in preliminary clinical trial phases. The vaccine is designed to prevent recurrence of b...
EPS 202. Good News for Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Vaccine and Hope for the Future
Breast Cancer Conversations - July 23, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode, Laura Carfang interviews Dr. Kumar, the chairman and CEO of Anixa Biosciences , and Jenni Davis, the first recipient of the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) vaccine, which is currently in preliminary clinical trial phases. The vaccine is designed to prevent recurrence of b...
201. The Importance of Physical Therapy in Breast Cancer Recovery with Expert Derly Munoz
Breast Cancer Conversations - July 06, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Derly Munoz, a physical therapist specializing in oncology. We discuss the importance of physical therapy for breast cancer patients and survivors, and Derly shares valuable insights and strategies for managing the ph...
200. Understanding Breast Cancer Screening Modalities With Experts Dr. Dibble and Dr. Rauch
Breast Cancer Conversations - July 02, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang is joined by Dr. Dibble and Dr. Rauch, two experts in breast cancer imaging. Dr. Dibble is a radiologist with expertise in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, while Dr. Rauch is a professor of diagnostic radiology and the dir...
199. Exploring Nuclear Medicine with Dr. Jacene and Dr. Specht
Breast Cancer Conversations - May 23, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsI am thrilled to announce our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Heather Jacene and Dr. Jennifer Specht. In this episode, we dive into the topic of nuclear medicine and its role in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Jacene, Assistant Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Cl...
198. Diet, Exercise, and a Breast Cancer Vaccine, Oh My, with Judith Fitzgerald
Breast Cancer Conversations - May 17, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang introduces guest Judith Fitzgerald, a 14-year breast cancer survivor and patient advocate. Judith is the founder of Sisters for Prevention, a company dedicated to supporting those newly diagnosed with breast cancer through educat...
197. The Fight for My Life: Boxing Through Chemo with Kelly Motley
Breast Cancer Conversations - May 10, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTopics in today's episode: Physical and mental tools to give hope to others. 3:47 How she discovered boxing. 7:55 The importance of having a tool belt in your bag. 11:27 The importance of walking after surgery. 18:09 What type of surgeries did you have? 20:45 The importance of having a s...
196. The Power of Circulating Tumor DNA (CT DNA) and Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions with Natera’s Janie Fielder.
Breast Cancer Conversations - May 03, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura Carfang, founder of SurvivingBreastCancer.org, speaks with Janie Fielder a medical science liaison at Natera. The conversation centers around Signatera as well as genetic testing and the tools available for breast cancer patients to make info...
196. The Power of Circulating Tumor DNA (CT DNA) and Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions with Natara's Janie Fielder.
Breast Cancer Conversations - May 03, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura Carfang, founder of SurvivingBreastCancer.org, speaks with Janie Fielder a medical science liaison at Natara. The conversation centers around Signitera as well as genetic testing and the tools available for breast cancer patients to make info...
195. Nuclear Medicine and the Importance of PET Imaging in Breast Cancer Oncology with Dr. Dehdashti
Breast Cancer Conversations - April 26, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Dr. Dehdashti, a board-certified nuclear medicine expert and senior vice chair at the Washington University Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. Dr. Dehdashti discusses her decades of experience in translational PET...
195. Nuclear Medicine and the importance of PET Imaging in Breast Cancer Oncology with Dr. Dehdashti
Breast Cancer Conversations - April 26, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Dr. Dehdashti, a board-certified nuclear medicine expert and senior vice chair at the Washington University Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. Dr. Dehdashti discusses her decades of experience in translational PET...
194. Getting to Know Abigail Johnston: A Breast Cancer Advocate's Story
Breast Cancer Conversations - April 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, founder Laura Carfang turns the tables and interviews Board Director Abigail Johnston about her experience, living with metastatic breast cancer and her involvement as a fierce patient advocate. Abigail shares her inspiring story of being a change...
193. DIEP Flap Reconstruction - What you need to know about Changes in Insurance Codes
Breast Cancer Conversations - April 02, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTopics in today's Episode: Advice for women with genetic variants. 4:08 It’s not your fault. It is not. 16:43 Adriana’s experience with breast surgery. 25:38 What does it take for insurance to approve implants? 29:34 Being denied DIEP Flap due to BMI 33:47 The difference between the tram ...
193. DIEP Flat Reconstruction - What you need to know about Changes in Insurance Codes
Breast Cancer Conversations - April 02, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTopics in today's Episode: Advice for women with genetic variants. 4:08 It’s not your fault. It is not. 16:43 Adriana’s experience with breast surgery. 25:38 What does it take for insurance to approve implants? 29:34 Being denied DIEP Flap due to BMI 33:47 The difference between the tram ...
EPS 192. How to Get a Grip: Coping Strategies for Complicated Times with Dr. David Bullis
Breast Cancer Conversations - March 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsTopics in today's episode How to get a grip on stress. 1:57 Losing control and the loss of agency. 5:24 The difference between uncertainty and survivorship. 12:25 The four pillars of survivorship. 15:34 The value of language. 21:31 Hormonal shifts are the real deal. 24:56 Tools for dealin...
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