Meet Shannon, a remarkable breast cancer survivor who recently began her journey of sobriety. She openly shares her story of alcohol dependency and how it affected her life. Shannon will highlight the challenges she faced while striving for a sober lifestyle and how she has managed to maintain it for the past five months. Additionally, Dr. Halaharvi and Monica Brooks will recount their own experiences with alcohol and how they've been able to manage their lives after overcoming cancer. Don't forget to follow Shannon on Instagram; she's created her own page after this interview!

Shannon's Instagram: @soberwithshannon

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Today is a special episode where we have 4 experts with us today to answer some of your burning questions.   In this episode we welcome:

Dr. Mark Cripe, Breast and Melanoma Surgeron
Dr. Shabana Dewani, Medical Oncologist
Emily Finn, DPT
Dr. Deepa Halaharvi, Breast Surgeon

You asked, we answered.  Here's a snippet of a few questions that will be answered in this podcast:

How can I do to manage lymphedema?
How can long-term survivors take advantage of new drugs that are now available?
How are decisions being made for scans after treatment?
How can I prepare for radiation?
What's the difference between tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors?
How can I manage fear of recurrence after active treatment ends?

Watch us on YouTube here.  

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We all know how beneficial exercising is to our overall health.  Physical Therapist, Emily Finn, breaks down the benefits specific to cancer prevention and a cancer diagnosis.  Emily has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  She's also a Level I CrossFit Coach, pelvic health educator, and works with cancer rehabilitation.  

In this episode we'll discuss:

• What exercise really means
• Exercise and Cancer Prevention/Recurrence
• Benefits during and after treatment
• Mental and physical benefits
• Cancer related fatigue
• Exercising too much
• and small steps you can start taking today!

We hope you'll be motivated and empowered to get moving!

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We welcome back our good friend and oncology dietitian, Alison Tierney!  Shortly after airing her episode in March 2022, Alison received devastating news that changed her life.  In this episode, Alison shares personal details of her own cancer diagnosis and how it has impacted her life and business.  She opens up about having "imposter syndrome", receiving her cancer diagnosis while trying helping others reduce their risk of cancer and recurrence.    Alison shares how her perspective on how life has changed and the lessons she has learned.  She will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to take control of your life through the highs and lows. 


Alison's website: www.wholesomellc.com
Alison's Instagram: @wholesomellc

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A breast cancer diagnosis can impact fertility and family planning.  Today we're speaking with Dr. Famuyiwa (aka Dr. Yemi) as she breaks down options available for young women faced with a breast cancer diagnosis.

As each patient is different, please discuss all treatment options with your doctor.

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Did you know PREhab is an option before going into surgery or starting treatment?  In this episode we talk with Physical Therapist, Jodi Diestler from ReVital Cancer Rehab to learn how prehab and rehab can help a patient through oncology treatment.  We discuss:

• What is prehab?
• How can it help?
• What you can do for cancer related-fatigue.
• Why you shouldn't settle with issues you're facing.
• If it's covered by insurance and more!

Learn more about Revital Cancer Rehab or to find a location near you, click here. 

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Pastor Jennifer Jackson offers us ways to find joy through challenging times.  She provides us her learnings as she went through her own breast cancer diagnosis.  She strives to help women through life, whether it's a book, her own radio show, or by mentoring them.  She loves to make new friends from a multitude of backgrounds and hear their stories.  We think you'll be uplifted by our discussion with Jennifer and how to find joy during dark times.

Learn More About Jennifer Jackson here.
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Learn more about Goldilocks Mastectomies from Dr. Cripe and Dr. Halaharvi.  Find out what it is, who is a candidate, benefits and risks, as well as the patient experience.   

Dr. Mark Cripe and Dr. Deepa Halaharvi are breast surgeons in Columbus, Ohio who often work as a team to provide the best patient outcomes. 

Watch the full episode on YouTube.

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Aesthetic Flat Closure is an option for all cancer patients and previvors.  Listen in as Dr. Halaharvi and Dr. Cripe talk about this option and why aesthetic flat closure is more that just cutting out the cancer.

You can watch the full episode on YouTube.

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We're kicking off a three part series on mastectomies.  Why?  Well the breast cancer world is constantly changing and more options may be available to consider.  Plus, mastectomies aren't what they used to be!  Listen in as Dr.'s Mark Cripe and Deepa Halaharvi discuss the different types of mastectomies, including skin-sparing mastectomy, sensation preserving mastectomy, aesthetic flat closure, and goldilocks mastectomy.

You can also watch the episode on YouTube.

Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast