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It's In My Blood, Now That's Humor, with Blogger Jeff Neurman by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Summary: In this episode, Laura discusses finding the humor in a cancer diagnosis with Jeff Neurman, a lawyer who decided to blog about his experience with cancer. Jeff explains his diagnosis, the various chemo drugs he was on, why he decided to begin blogging, and how oncologists discuss cancer diagnoses with patients. Laura and Jeff exchange stories and connect with each other over similarities in their cancer journey.

Topics:
6:31 When and why Jeff decided to begin blogging
13:40 Jeff’s diagnosis
20:26 Chemo drugs
26:15 Discussing your diagnosis and treatment plan with your oncologist and others
45:52 Support from family and friends during a cancer diagnosis and treatment
1:00:48 Misunderstandings in medicine
1:08:14 Jeff’s blog

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35:11 Jeff: “So, so I think as, as useful and as essential as the the doctors, our fellow patients, I think that yes, some ways provide the most, most useful resource and support.”

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The New Normal & Intimacy After Cancer - With Dr. Bullis by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Summary: In this episode, Laura and the surviving breast cancer team talk to Dr. Bullis about how to psychologically deal with a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the uncertainty of recurrence after treatment. Dr. Bullis discusses how to assess how much information should be given to patients and when to begin discussing how to manage stress with patients. He also explains the difficulties in having sexual relationships after a breast cancer treatment, and how to overcome those difficulties.

Topics:
6:22 Dr. Bullis’ Introduction
9:18 Readjusting to cancer diagnosis and treatment
21:46 Common feelings after treatment
30:27 When to discuss prophylactic stress management with patients
52:38 What to say to a cancer survivor or someone diagnosed with cancer
1:03:05 Having control and fear of recurrence
1:17:44 How much information should be given to patients
1:21:57 Sexual relationships during and after a breast cancer treatment and diagnosis
1:38:01 Dr. Bullis’ unique method of analysis
1:49:12 Breakdowns and rebounds

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55:34 Dr. Bullis: “And I think in survivorship, what you're really trying to do is shift the narrative from this is about my cancer to this is about my coping.”

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Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Interview with Chien-Chi Huang, Founder of Asian Women for Health by SurvivingBreastCancer.org.

Summary: In this episode, Laura and the surviving breast cancer team discuss the prevalence of breast cancer in Asian women with Chien-Chi Huang, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor herself. Huang is the founder of Asian Women for Health, a non-profit organization committed to providing Asian Women with community and resources during and after their cancer diagnosis. Laura and Chien-Chi Huang discuss many topics including mental health, a triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, and how to stay positive during hard times.

Topics:
2:33 Chien-Chi’s diagnosis
8:49 Triple-negative breast cancer
12:29 Mental health during and after breast cancer treatment
20:23 More information about Asian Women for Health
32:01 How food impacts cancer and important affirmations
39:21 Asian Women for Health’s yearly celebration event
41:13 The legacy you leave with your kids
44:15 Breast reconstruction

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8:08 Chien-Chi: “Yeah, I think that we definitely need a reminder, you know, that we need to live in the moment. But, you know, from time to time still, like, you know, sometimes I have pins, you know, in my hip or, you know, somewhere or I have headache, they will be like, that little, little voice in the back of your head. Could it be something, you know, so, yeah, it's always there. But I think that we just have to, you know, remind ourselves, you know, to be in the moment and then if you feel like something is, you know, suspicious, you know, definitely talk to your doctor and get it checked. Yeah. And definitely advocate for yourself.”

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Why I Stopped Taking Tamoxifen and Go all Natural | With Lauren Neuburger by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Summary: In this episode, Laura discusses how to take a holistic approach and go natural after cancer treatment with Lauren Neuburger. Neuburger explains how to balance your hormones naturally in order to treat some of the long term effects of breast cancer treatment. Some ways include drinking sage tea or going in for acupuncture treatments.

Topics:
2:44 Introduction
12:36 Transition to health and nutrition
24:49 Oncologists’ response to deciding not to take tamoxifen
27:06 Choice to not go in for mammograms
34:46 Being aggressive or not being aggressive during treatment
38:47 Being in harmony: sage tea and hot flashes
52:40 How food affects your cognitive ability

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40:58 Lauren: “Your hormones aren't the enemy. They don't cause cancer, hormonal imbalances to the body is a beautiful self-healing resilient ecosystem. And when everything's fine, it's fine. The body has so many like, you know, backup systems like self-healing mechanisms, repair mechanisms, detoxification, like systems, you know, the body wants you to be healthy, happy, healthy, and thrive. The problem is that the way most of us have lived, and just make being exposed to things and also just our thoughts, our thoughts are really powerful, and they change the physiology of ourselves, you know, these, these, these detox pathways, these elimination pathways, like they just get, you know, blocked up and you know, imbalances occur.”

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I'm a Triathlete I think It's a Stress Fracture; No, It's Stage IV Breast Cancer: Interview with Deb Williams by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

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Relay for Life: Cancer Conversations by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Summary: In this episode, Laura and the surviving breast cancer team speak to breast cancer survivors and caregivers at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life fundraising event in Portland, Oregon. Individuals discuss their cancer diagnosis, their hardships, how they discussed their diagnosis with their family members, and how to stay positive during cancer treatment.

Topics:
1:58 Cassie Martin
3:17 Donna Burnett
6:09 Lance Burnett
7:12 Alicia Duncan
8:34 Hayley
9:01 Maddie
14:53 Helen Tremblay
32:31 Sherry Wilson

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30:33: There's always that fear of recurrence. But it's not gonna, it's not gonna hold me down. It held me down for a little bit. And then, you know, I kind of drew inward to myself protecting and trying to heal and recover and I feel like I'm still recovering. But I have a village that helps me and that's what matters. That's what it takes is a village. You know, they take a village to raise a child it takes a village to support a cancer survivor.

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What is Triple Negative Breast Cancer? TNBC Thriver Kelly Thomas by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Summary: In this episode, Laura discusses stage 3C triple-negative breast cancer with Kelly Thomas, another breast cancer survivor. Laura and Kelly talk about difficult topics such as the drugs they were prescribed during and after their treatment, lymphedema, and making sure you have a great medical team to take care of you.

Topics:
2:09 Introductions
9:35 Experiences with various drugs to treat breast cancer
24:30 Stage 3C triple-negative breast cancer
26:36 Lymphedema
35:45 Kelly’s breast cancer diagnosis

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40:30 Kelly: Most people know that I named my tumor, my largest tumor. His name is Larry. He is the star of the show, and he needs to be, honestly, he needs a name. And my mother would be like, Larry doesn't like getting his picture taken. So that was like, the big joke is whenever like, I would get like a wand on him or I would get some kind of a scan. He would hurt so badly.

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I Want My Life Back: Coffee Chat with Jill and Mandy by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

Summary: Laura discusses the challenges during and after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment with Jill and Mandy, two breast cancer survivors. They talk about hard topics such as nutrition, losing weight, and explaining a cancer diagnosis to your children.

Topics:
1:42 Breast cancer diagnosis
11:55 Nutrition and losing weight
26:51 Discussing a cancer diagnosis with your children

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25:23 Mandy: Yeah, like I have to feel good right now as me. Yes. I can't think about when I was 50 pounds later. I have to feel good right now.

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The Art of Healing with Dr. Carole Weaver by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

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On Empathy & to Withhold Judgement, with Kristie Konsoer by SurvivingBreastCancer.org

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