On this episode of the Breast Podcast Ever we chat with breast surgeon and entrepreneur Dr. Huynh on:

+The ins and outs of starting and running a medical device

+What is it like building a comprehensive breast surgery program?

+The difference between Residency and Fellowship training and the key differences between being a trainee and an attending.

+What it's like living in the Finger Lakes region.

+Purple peppers and goose down coats.

Connect with Dr. Huynh: opticsurginc.com

On this episode we discuss all things fitness and wellness in the the postoperative patient with trainer Quincy Williams.

Our patient, Kim Motta, shares her experience with Breast Implant Illness, her findings regarding heavy-metal testing and the options patients have to increase this type of testing.

On this episode of the Breast Podcast Ever we chat with CRNA Clay Roush on opioid free anesthesia and pain management for patients following surgery. 

Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak:

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On this episode we speak with breast cancer survivor Renee Ridgeley on shared decision making and patient advocacy. We also talk Stand Up Comedy!

Connect With Renee:

https://www.instagram.com/lessthantwobreasts/

https://www.instagram.com/reneeridgeley/

Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak:

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Website: https://www.mwbreast.com/

Tune is as we chat with Christina Siegel RN, experienced medical tattoo artist and founder of Living Story medical tattooing.

Connect With Christina:

Living Story Tattoo - https://www.livingstorytattoo.com/

Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak:

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Website: https://www.mwbreast.com/

On this episode we speak with genetic counselor Lindsey Byrne to discuss the ever changing genetic counseling field, breast cancer and genetic testing and some of the myths surrounding genetic counseling.

Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak:

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Patti Carey is a breast cancer survivor and member of Young Survival Coalition.  Tune in as we discuss the challenges around diagnosing younger patients, how patients view high risk imaging surveillance versus surgery and getting back into shape after breast reconstruction surgery.  

Connect With Patti:

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) - https://www.youngsurvival.org/

YSC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/youngsurvivalcoalition

YSC on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youngsurvivalcoalition/

YSC private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/YSCprivategroup/

Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak:

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Website: https://www.mwbreast.com/

Melissa Jansen is a breast cancer survivor and founding member of the Flat Closure Now support community. She also founded a fashion blog, “I Don’t Need Two,” for one breasted women and the facebook support group “One Breasted Beauty”. Tune in as we discuss all things one-breasted (Half-Flat After Unilateral Mastectomy) such as clothing, breastfeeding, how to handle questions on being one breasted and MORE!

Connect With Melissa:

Flat Closure Now: https://www.flatclosurenow.org/

I Don't Need Two: https://www.idontneedtwo.com/

One Breasted Beauty FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1661649777302447/

Keep up with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak:

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Website: https://www.mwbreast.com/

Today we're joined by one of our former patients Melissa Patterson. Listen in on her breast cancer journey and experience with breast implant illness after mastectomy. We also discuss why she decided to remove her implants and go flat instead, the obstacles she faced in her decision making process and what the quality of life is like now!

Resources From Melissa: To reach Melissa and/or to order a free drain tube holder: FB: Melissa Brownell Patterson Email: [email protected]

Breast Implant Illness resources: FB: Breast Implant Illness and Healing by Nicole Web: https://www.healingbreastimplantillness.com/

Flat Closure resources: FB: Flat & Fabulous, Flatties Unite, Not Putting on a Shirt, The Flat Advocate