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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 recent diagnosis. Sometimes even the most helpful words of encouragement or best intentions can rub someone the wrong way. What better way to explore this conversation than to invite Candace Bloomstrand to interview her friend, Lauren Rampello what it was like to be diagnosed with breast cancer under 35, run a successful business, and explore how friends can offer support, knowing that the support you may request one day may look different a day, week, or month down the line. 

Welcome to the conversation. 

Guests:
Candace Bloomstrand
Lauren Rampello, owner and founder of Pure Glow:
https://www.pureglow.com/

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Welcome to the conversation. 

Guests:
Candace Bloomstrand
Lauren Rampello, owner and founder of Pure Glow:
https://www.pureglow.com/

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107. TNBC Metaplastic Breast Cancer | Jess Duemig
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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 disorders. Dr. Mártir-Negrón,  is board certified in medical genetics and internal medicine. Her clinical interests include genetic cancer risk assessment, breast cancer, colon cancer and ovarian cancer. We are also joined today with a panel of women, moms, and daughters, who have all been affected by either breast cancer or a germline genetic mutation, which increases one's risk for developing cancer. 

Abigail Johnston: who is living with metastatic stage iv breast cancer and carries the ATM gene Abigail’s mother, Beverly Schroeder who was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer only to discover later on that she too carries the ATM gene.  

Trish Chambers Balas three-time breast cancer survivor joins us with her daughter Maddie Balas. 

We also have Stephanie McLeod Estevez.  After losing her mom to metastatic breast cancer, Stephanie decided not to rush into getting genetic testing. She focused on grieving the loss of her mother and starting her own family. It wasn't till after she became a mom and was diagnosed with breast cancer herself, that she discovered that she carries the BRCA2 genetic mutation.

We don't have any control of our genes. Let me just start it with that. Our genes are the things that are in our DNA, it is something that we have no control over.  This is not about blame. This is not about looking at somebody and saying it's your fault. It's about how do you deal with a genetic mutation that runs in a family. Welcome to the conversation.

Episodes you may also like:

Understanding the Complexities of Genetic Testing
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/c045cfab/49-understanding-the-complexities-of-genetic-testing-an-interview-with-genetics-counselor-fatima-amir-ms-lgc

Lymphedema, the ATM Gene & Humor:
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/c09b7b3c/18-the-boob-ambassador-lymphedema-the-atm-gene-and-humor

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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-Negrón,  is board certified in medical genetics and internal medicine. Her clinical interests include genetic cancer risk assessment, breast cancer, colon cancer and ovarian cancer. We are also joined today with a panel of women, moms, and daughters, who have all been affected by either breast cancer or a germline genetic mutation, which increases one's risk for developing cancer. 

Abigail Johnston: who is living with metastatic stage iv breast cancer and carries the ATM gene Abigail’s mother, Beverly Schroeder who was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer only to discover later on that she too carries the ATM gene.  

Trish Chambers Balas three-time breast cancer survivor joins us with her daughter Maddie Balas. 

We also have Stephanie McLeod Estevez.  After losing her mom to metastatic breast cancer, Stephanie decided not to rush into getting genetic testing. She focused on grieving the loss of her mother and starting her own family. It wasn't till after she became a mom and was diagnosed with breast cancer herself, that she discovered that she carries the BRCA2 genetic mutation.

We don't have any control of our genes. Let me just start it with that. Our genes are the things that are in our DNA, it is something that we have no control over.  This is not about blame. This is not about looking at somebody and saying it's your fault. It's about how do you deal with a genetic mutation that runs in a family. Welcome to the conversation.

Episodes you may also like:

Understanding the Complexities of Genetic Testing
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/c045cfab/49-understanding-the-complexities-of-genetic-testing-an-interview-with-genetics-counselor-fatima-amir-ms-lgc

Lymphedema, the ATM Gene & Humor:
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/c09b7b3c/18-the-boob-ambassador-lymphedema-the-atm-gene-and-humor

Join our Survivingbreastcancer.org community:
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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:

ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis)
https://abcdbreastcancersupport.org/

The Chrysalis initiative
https://thechrysalisinitiative.org/

Share Cancer Support Helpline:
 https://www.sharecancersupport.org/support/about-us-helpline/


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Courage to Go Deeper with 2x Breast Cancer Survivor Elisabeth Perucca
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/4bd1f9ca/132-courage-to-go-deeper-with-2x-breast-cancer-survivor-elisabeth-perucca

Cancer Recurrence and the Power of Twitter https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/4a3590e4/122-cancer-recurrence-and-the-power-of-twitter

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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 Helpline:
https://www.lbbc.org/helpline#:~:text=Details%3A,of%20support%20you%20are%20seeking.

Share Cancer Support Helpline:
 https://www.sharecancersupport.org/support/about-us-helpline/


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Kandace McMenomy | Diagnosed at age 30. Stage II to Stage IV and why she keeps running
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/c0f76cb8/45-kandace-mcmenomy-or-diagnosed-at-age-30-stage-ii-to-stage-iv-and-why-she-keeps-running-marathons

10 Years TNBC Survivor and the Survivorship Movement with Judy Pearson
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/49d3180e/130-10-years-tnbc-survivor-and-the-survivorship-movement-with-judy-pearson

Join our Survivingbreastcancer.org community:
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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 clinical trials investigating the role of targeted therapy combinations for breast cancer, and is the recipient of the Young Investigator Award from ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation. 

I am also joined by two other amazing women, Janice Cowden and Keegan Hitchcock, both living with metastatic TNBC. Janice was diagnosed with stage four metastatic triple negative breast cancer in 2016. With a 20 plus year background in nursing, science, research and studying disease, it is no surprise that Janice became a Patient Advocate. Her advocacy work has included working with organizations like METAvivor, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, ABCD after breast cancer diagnosis, among others. 

I am also so excited because I am joined by Keegan Hitchcock. Keegan is 41 years old, born and raised in Florida, where she had a professional career as a face and body painter for over 20 years. Her interests include reading and consuming lots of podcasts, including anything from spooky stories and humor, to the lesser known history, critical thinking and science. She loves watching and discussing nerdy TV shows and movies with friends, roller-skating, and spoiling her two cats. She now lives in Maryland near family where she continues to work at a national health food store doing price integrity. Her original diagnosis was in May of 2019 with stage three triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma.  As of April 2021, she has been re-diagnosed with a recurrence stage four metastatic triple negative breast cancer.

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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 recommendations for choosing compassionate words
• What is The Pink Umbrella? 

Welcome to the conversation.

Resources Mentioned:
The Ellie Fund
Runway for Recovery

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