Join me in a conversation with Breast cancer survivor and an author, Jennifer Skinnell and her Breast Surgeon, Dr. Mark Cripe about how she navigated her diagnosis
and how she used her intuition to help guide her journey. Her life is also unique in a sense she lives in an RV. She is very inspirational for anyone who is recently diagnosed with cancer, or is in the middle of their journey.

Don’t Wait provides a personal account of Jennifer’s diagnosis of breast cancer and her medical decision-making, all while living in an RV and staying focused on their travel plans. Jennifer takes the reader on this journey, expressing the emotions and feelings that many face during cancer but may not realize these are normal feelings during an abnormal time. She also emphasizes how important doctor-patient communication was when choosing her treatment plan, and also how important after-surgery care was during recovery to achieve a successful outcome. I highly recommend this book and don't wait- please go out and get it. The link is attached below.

Don't Wait: Our Full-Time RV Journey Through Breast Cancer 

Instagram: @jenniferskinnellauthor
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Website: jenniferskinnell.com
Website: theramblingquilter.com

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In honor of "PRIDE" month, please join me for a conversation with Dr. Lucy Bucher- she is a passionate OB/GYN and has been a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.

We talk about breast cancer and its impact in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Risk factors

Causes of disparities in care and how we can mitigate them

Breast Cancer symptoms

Breast cancer screening in:

• LGB women Cis-gender guidelines
• Transgender men
• Transgender Women

How to remove barriers to screenings and be your own advocate?

You don't want to miss this amazing episode.

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National Women’s Health week is celebrated each year, beginning on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. The theme for this year is, “Women’s Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care and Wellbeing.”

Please welcome, Dr. Anita Somani, she is a highly respected healthcare professional, currently works as an OBGYN as well as, she is currently serving her first term as State Representative for Ohio’s 11th House District, which includes the cities of Dublin and Hilliard in Ohio.
She is very passionate about Women’s Health and issues. She educates OBGYN residents and she is rated as a top OBGYN in Columbus, Ohio.
 
We talked about screenings in:
 
-Breast Cancer
-Cervical Cancer
-Ovarian Cancer
-Lung Cancer
-Colorectal cancer
-Skin Cancer
-Hormones and Breast cancer
-Genetic testing and criteri


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It is my honor to welcome, Dr. Jovita Oruwari, MD FACS. She is a superstar Breast Surgeon, Wife, Mom and an Author.
She is also a fellowship, trained breast surgeon from Women and Infants hospital of Rhode Island – Brown University, currently practicing in St. Louis. She has been voted as one of St. Louis top docs by her peers every year from 2007 to present she was selected for excellence in healthcare award by St. Louis American newspaper. She’s very involved in the community outreach and education by giving breast cancer presentations to churches and community groups. She’s very passionate about breast diseases, especially breast cancer as it affects young woman in African-American woman.

It was an honor to meet her in person at "American Society of Breast Surgeons Conference" in Orlando in April 2024. We discuss few updates from this conference.

You can connect with Dr. Oruwari :
Instagram:drjovita_0.md
Website-drjovitaoruwari.com







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Website: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917

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Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience.  In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy.

Body Image is: 
•How you see or picture yourself.
•How you feel others perceive you.
•What you believe about your physical appearance.
•How you feel about your body.
•How you feel in your body.

Join us for this episode on body image as we discuss triggers and tips on how to deal with body image issue after breast cancer diagnosis.

I want to welcome, Jodi Gibbs, PA-C, MPAS, BSW. She has been a Physician Assistant in Columbus, Ohio for 22 years and has been an incredible asset in taking care of Men and Women diagnosed with Breast cancer for the past 15 years. She has wealth of knowledge and offers great tips on how to manage, "Body Image".

You can find her at "Enliven Health and Wellness.
www.enlivenhealthandwellness.com
Ph: 614-940-4868

Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:
TikTok: @breastdoctor
Instagram: @drdhalaharvi
TBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast
Website: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917

Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series- 2

Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series.

In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of dealing with breast cancer topics like:
•Early detection through mammography
•Understanding dense breasts
•The various stages and types of breast cancer and the impact of family history.
• When to ask your Doctor for "Breast Cancer Risk Assessment". We discuss actress, Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis from her high risk screening.
•Insight into the treatment options including types of breast surgery and reconstruction, and the importance of "Breast- Plastic Surgery" team and how well they work behind the scenes as well as during surgery.
 
We talk about what to expect when you see a breast surgeon and what to expect when you see a plastic surgeon?

The conversation also touches on patient experiences, emphasizing the importance of self-care, and the psychological aspects of facing a cancer diagnosis.

We also talk about, Princess Kate Middleton's announcement of cancer diagnosis and take home messages for people diagnosed with new cancer.

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Website: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917

Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

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Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience.  In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy. This can induce menopause in women who are not yet menopausal. “Induced menopause” can cause intense menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbance, urinary tract problems, painful intercourse, and bone loss.

Today, we will tackle, "Hot Flashes". Most breast cancers are sensitive to the hormone estrogen, so systemic hormone therapy (hormone treatment that circulates through the bloodstream) is not an option. Here are some triggers and strategies on how to deal with hot-flashes associated with breast cancer.


I want to welcome, Jodi Gibbs, PA-C, MPAS, BSW. She has been a Physician Assistant in Columbus, Ohio for 22 years and has been an incredible asset in taking care of Men and Women diagnosed with Breast cancer for the past 15 years. She has wealth of knowledge and offers great tips on how to manage, "Hot Flashes".

You can find her at "Enliven Health and Wellness.
www.enlivenhealthandwellness.com
Ph: 614-940-4868

Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:
TikTok: @breastdoctor
Instagram: @drdhalaharvi
TBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast
Website: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917

Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Introducing Breast-Plastic Surgery Education- series 1

Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast has teamed up with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you a NEW educational series: The Breast & Plastic Education Series! 

Join us as we discuss all topics pertaining to breast and plastic surgery. We will discuss different type of breast and reconstruction surgeries, give you tips on what to expect with your surgery. We will also discuss preoperative preparation as well as postoperative care and answer the most commonly asked questions.

Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Happy New Year, 2024.
I have re-introduced myself and the reasons for why I want to keep working on this podcast.
Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience. Though, you may have completed surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, you may have lingering side-effects that continue for sometime.

This is the first episode of the series, "Finding your New Normal"- "Fear of recurrence". I will talk about the triggers, when you should seek help and strategies to tackle it. After listening to this episode, I hope you will feel empowered to take some control back.


"How do you deal with fear of recurrence?"


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"Is it possible to 'move on' after a cancer diagnosis?" This is a question that has been asked often. Join us as we discuss the answer together. Cancer can change your life in many ways, and it's okay to react differently. Some become advocates while others may not even want to talk about cancer. Ultimately, you must prioritize what is right for you. This conversation is sure to be enlightening and enjoyable.

Stay Connected with Dr. Halaharvi:
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Website: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/
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Stay Connected with Monica Brooks:
Instagram: @the_monica_brooks
Podcast: Becoming a Better You
Website: https://monicabrooks.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MonicaBrooks00

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