What would you do if you were diagnosed with breast cancer as a teenager, with your life just beginning? In today's episode we interview survivor, Brandy.  We feel confident her story will move you to action to scan your body and take action every month.  Brandy also share her personal story as she experienced foster care since she was a young child.  We feel confident that Brandy's story will inspire you.

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We feel confident you'll enjoy listening to Dr. Kudithipudi (or Dr. K as his patients call him!).   Dr K. is a radiation oncologist in Columbus, Ohio and although he has many areas of focus, nearly 50% of his patients see him for breast cancer.   In this podcast we'll discuss what to expect during radiation, what to avoid in products used, how to manage pain, and alternatives to permanent tattoos.

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Dr. Shabana Dewani  is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine—and a joy to listen to!  She breaks down the oncology process and important factors when deciding treatment.  You'll be able to hear her passion for helping others ensuring they get the best treatment possible.

She'll also discuss:

• Geonomic assay
• Pathology
• Fertility
• DCIS vs IDC
• Tips to understanding drugs
• OncoType Scoring
• Stage vs grade
• And more!

Dr. Dewani was a faculty member at the Ohio State University where she was rated among the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction. She participated in multiple clinical trials investigating different therapies to treat breast, gastrointestinal and hematologic cancers.

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We're talking about food today with Oncology Dietitian, Alison Tierney from Wholesome, LLC.  Alison shares with us her top foods that have "disease-fighting" nutrients.  She also takes on soy and tells us what we really need to know.  After listening to this episode, you'll be eager to start making small changes and to feel more empowered with your decisions.  Connect with Alison below!

This shows links:
Instagram: @wholesomellc  @thebreastcancerpodcast
Website: www.wholesomellc.com

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Can cancer change you for the better?  Listen in as we talk with breast cancer survivor, Erin Nemec.  Erin has inspired thousands through her powerful pictures of her flat closure.  We discuss the struggles of self-image throughout life and how cancer keeps things in perspective.  Erin's story of re-birth will leave you feeling inspired.

You can find Erin Nemec here.
Book Referenced in podcast: Keep Moving by Maggie Smith

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Take a peek "behind the curtain" as we talk with breast Fellow, Dr. Carmen Lam.  You'll hear about what she is learning in her fellowship and how she plans to use that information in order to best care for breast cancer patients.

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How do you know if you are at a high risk for developing breast cancer?  Did you know there are online tools everyone has access to in order to calculate their risk?  Listen in as breast surgeons Dr. Mark Cripe and Dr. Deepa Halaharvi discuss:

• What it means to be high risk
• Steps we all can take to reduce our risk of cancer
• Surgery options for both high risk patients and those diagnosed with cancer

Links from today's episode:

https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov
https://ibis.ikonopedia.com

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Have you ever heard the phrase "Two is better than one"?  What about in the operating room?  Dr.'s Halaharvi and Cripe are back to talk about why two breast surgeons would choose to operate on the same patient at the same time.  They discuss the benefits of having two surgeons vs. one and most importantly, what that means to the patient.  If you'd like to hear how surgeons can continue to care for patients outside the OR and how to effectively partner with others, be sure to listen to this mini-episode as they share their expertise.

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Have you ever heard of Nipple Delay Procedure?  This podcast discusses a procedure that takes place before a nipple sparing mastectomy.  Board certified plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon,  Dr. Santosh Kale introduced nipple delay procedure in Columbus, Ohio that has various benefits to patients.  Breast surgeon Dr. Deepa Halaharvi has experienced great results and is eager to share her learnings.  

In this podcast we discuss:

• What is nipple delay procedure?
• What to expect during a nipple delay.
• What are the benefits to nipple delay?
• Why is it important to try and save the nipple?
• What can the patient expect?
• What's the difference between breast reconstruction and augmentation?

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This podcast kicks off a set of mini-series regarding breast surgery.   Dr.'s Halaharvi and Cripe discuss the difference between surgeons and how going through a fellowship enhances their skills as breast surgeons.  Both doctors are passionate about teaching others their skills to surgeons in order to provide better care for cancer patients.  

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