Breast Cancer Conversations

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Breast Cancer Conversations episodes

September 13, 2020#76. Losing Your Hair During Chemo or Cold Capping? Interview with Holly (Part II)
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Part I with Holly: What Life After Breast Cancer Can be like: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/47eda6e2/what-life-after-breast-cancer-can-be-like-or-traveling-the-world-with-holly

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September 13, 2020#75. What Life After Breast Cancer Can Be Like | Traveling the World with Holly
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Life after a breast cancer diagnosis can come with its own set of challenges. It can also come with its own set of advantages too! When we are forced to confront our own mortality because of a breast cancer diagnosis, it helps us appreciate the time we have on this marble called planet earth. In today’s episode, we speak with Holly. A breast cancer survivor who sold everything to travel the world with her husband!
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Read more about Holly’s story: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/my-breast-cancer-journey-started-long-before-my-diagnosis
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TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
02:00: Who is Holly
04:33: How do you find medical care abroad
06:20: Finding connections
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August 30, 2020#74. How to build trust with your oncology team. It's never TMI when you have breast cancer.
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This is Part Two of our Live Stream podcast with Abigail Johnston and Alyson Tischler where we talk about the importance of self-advocating and how to build trust with your medical oncology team.

Alyson shares her experience changing oncologists. Abigail talks about the false sense of hope some of us receive when we think we are "cancer-free". When in fact cancer is not curable but the good news is that it is treatable.

Topics discussed in this episode:

06:45: How to talk to your doctor about breast cancer, how to be an advocate for yourself?
11:35: Trust and your relationship with your doctors
19:00: Holistic ways to treat side effects
23:00: Honoring Chiara D'Agostino and her advocacy work with Beauty Through the Beast.
27:00: What advice do you have for someone newly diagnosed? Finding a patient mentor.
37:00: Stage IV: We can treat this but we cannot cure this.
42:00: Manifestation of cancer came in the lymph nodes in my neck

Resources:
Part I of our conversation can be found here titled What Treatments Are Available for Metastatic Breast Cancer and Triple Negative MBC? https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/podcast/episode/48ad0b4d/what-treatments-are-available-for-metastatic-breast-cancer-and-triple-negative-mbc
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51 min
August 30, 2020#73. What Treatments Are Available for Metastatic Breast Cancer and Triple Negative MBC?
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What Treatments Are Available for Metastatic Breast Cancer and Triple Negative MBC? Today we speak with two women living with advanced stage breast cancer. Also called Stage IV or Metastatic.

Abigail Johnston and Alyson Tischler take us on an in-depth look at treatments and the latest FDA approved drug, Trodelvy (AKA sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) to treat adults diagnosed with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

Topics discussed in this episode:

08:40: How to talk about Metastatic Breast Cancer. What does it mean to be diagnosed "Metastatic De Novo"
24:34: The ATM Gene Mutation
32:14: Alyson’s story from ER+ to Triple Negative
40:00: What it’s like to be on Trodelvy?
44:17: What’s the next line of treatment? Why this is harder to TNBC
45:00: What is a line of treatment?
-Ibrance, Verzenio and Kisqali
-CKF46 Inhibitors
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August 02, 2020#72 - How to Self Advocate | Q&A with Liz Mover
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How to self advocate is a topic that comes up often among those diagnosed with breast cancer. We are always telling each other that we have to advocate for ourselves, but really, what does that mean? How can we do it, what are the tools we need, and why are we so concerned about hurting our oncologists' feelings?

This episode is part III of the Livestream podcast we hosted with Liz Mover. Mother, Wife, ICU Nurse and so much more! Parts one and two are below. Part three includes questions about loss and navigating a hysterectomy as well as the important topic of self advocacy. We hear from Liz and LiveStream Audience members about their personal experiences with finding the right medical team; what I'm calling, your "medical fit".

Welcome to the Conversation!

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Resources and Episodes Mentioned in this episode:

Part 1: What to Expect at the Hospital During COVID
Part 2: Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Under 35

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August 02, 2020#71 - Breast Cancer Under 35 | Interview with Liz Mover
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Breast Cancer Under 35 accounts for 2%, 5% or 11% of all breast cancer cases depending on which article you are reading. In today's episode we speak with Liz Mover, diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at age 34. She's a wife, mother of two boys and is a full-time nurse in the ICU. You will find a wealth of information as we discuss

What to do when you find a lump?
Finding out your results.
How to tell your family and children you have breast cancer? Plus resources for have these conversations with your kids!)
When to continue with Lupron or just have a hysterectomy?
What are the side effects of having a hysterectomy under 40 and being in medical menopause?
What risk factors should we be considering, like osteoporosis?

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Resources Mentioned During the Episode:

Part I Podcast with Liz: What to Expect at the Hospital During COVID
Books for Kids: Mom and the Polka-Dot Boo Boo

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July 26, 2020#70 - What To Expect At The Hospital During COVID
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What should you expect when going to the hospital during COVID-19? This is a question that comes up in often, especially amongst those of us diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite treatments being postponed or delayed, there are still a handful of breast cancer survivors and thrivers that go into the hospital for various reasons. For Example, chemotherapy that cannot be delayed; surgery, or a lupron shot. For some, it's because that is where they work!

In today's episode, we speak with ICU nurse and breast cancer warrior, Liz M. She takes us on the inside of what it is like working at a major medical hospital during COVID and how work was the safest place to be. Towards the end of the episode, I share my personal experience of what it was like to be tested for COVID 24 hours prior to my oncology appointment.

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June 28, 2020#69 - Natural Disinfectant Spray, Peroxide, Vinegar & More with Katerina Gmitter from Eco Thriver
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Today we go over healthier alternatives for home cleaning with Katerina Gmitter. Katerina is the founder of EcoThriver, an organization that helps cancer survivors make healthier and less toxic cleaning choices. From specific brands to DIY mixtures this podcast will cover non-toxic cleaning tips for your floors, sinks, dishes and dishwashers, clothes and more!
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EcoThriver: https://www.ecothriver.com/myecostory
Healing Respite: https://www.healingpinesrespite.org/
Women’s Voices for the Earth: https://www.womensvoices.org/
Le Creuset LS2024-3067 Enameled Cast Signature Iron Handle Skillet, 11-3/4-Inch, Cerise: https://amzn.to/3i9s6pW
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I think especially during COVID, as we're trying to really focus on our health and keeping our immune systems up. If your body is fighting a way to break down these chemicals, your body isn't fighting viruses. Our bodies can do what they're supposed to do. And that's fight cancer, fight viruses, fight bacteria, whatever it may be.
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June 21, 2020#68 - Breast Cancer, COVID, & States Reopening | With Laura & Will
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In this episode, Laura and William talk about breast cancer and COVID. It's an update on health and tips as States start opening up. We provide an update from our Thursday Night Thrivers MeetUp and the common questions and concerns breast cancer survivors are experiencing. Finally we provide recommendations and information as outlined by the CDC.

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June 15, 2020 #67 - Implications of Genetic Testing, Your Right To Know | with Wendy
What are the implications of genetic testing? It can certainly help a person diagnosed with breast cancer make informed decisions about surgery options. It can also provide information on a predisposition to breast cancer or other cancers. Finding out...
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Breast Cancer Conversations is a podcast produced by Survivingbreastcancer.org where we inject positivity into the very fabric of a breast cancer diagnosis. Breast Cancer Conversations provides…