Breast Cancer Conversations
Breast Cancer Conversations is a podcast produced by Survivingbreastcancer.org where we inject positivity into the very fabric of a breast cancer diagnosis. Breast Cancer Conversations provides education, and inspiration, and offers hope. You will hear stories from those diagnosed with breast cancer, interviews with medical professionals, and thought-leadership emerging from the oncology field. Welcome to our breast cancer community! Welcome to the conversation.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 267
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
267. Hereditary Genetic Testing, Somatic Tumor Testing & ctDNA: What Every Breast Cancer Patient Should Know
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In this special episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Dr. Troso about the evolving role of DNA testing in breast cancer care. Togeth…
266. The Prehab Plan Surgeons Wish You’d Start
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang sits down with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Duke University an…
265. From Patient to Powerhouse: Taking Control Through Lifestyle, Learning & Community with Dr. Tiffany Troso
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tiffany Troso Sandoval, a highly esteemed medical oncologist who has dedicated …
264. Rebuilding Intimacy Post-Diagnosis: A Conversation on Sexual Health and Relationships with Tiffini Sharifi
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A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. For individuals navigating breast cancer, the focus often centers on survival—completing treatment, managing side effects, and ge…
263. From Grief to Advocacy: A Father’s Mission for Early Detection in Young Women with Bob Furniss
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the privilege of speaking with Bob Furniss, a father, husband, and author who has turned his family’s heartbreak…
262. What a Holistic Nutritionist Wants Every Cancer Patient to Know About Food & Wellness with Cindy Fortuna
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cindy Fortuna, a registered holistic nutritionist who specializes in supporting in…
261. Beyond Medicine: Forest Therapy and Cancer Recovery with Regan Stacey
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How A Walk in the Woods Changed Everything: Regan’s Story of Healing and Breast Cancer Survival
In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of s…
260. Why Every Breast Cancer Survivor Should Try Pilates with Guest Nina Prol
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nina Prol, an experienced oncology nurse and SurvivingBreastCancer.org's amazing Pilates instructor. Nina has be…
259. 23andMe Found my BRCA Mutation with Debbie Lesser
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Genetic tests like 23andMe are perceived as a fun and engaging way to explore family history, However, the implications of genetic testing extend beyond mere curiosi…
258. From Diagnosis to Downward Dog How Yoga Can Heal with Kate Garcia and Jen Tipton
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In the podcast episode, I speak with Kate Garcia and Jen Tipton, and discuss the significant role that yoga can play in the lives of breast cancer survivors and thr…
257. What is Oncofertility? How To Navigate Genetics Fertility and Cancer Care
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I, Laura Carfing, founder of survivingbreastcancer.org, delve into the critical topic of fertility preservation and ge…
256. Beyond the New Normal: Building Strength After Cancer Through Nutrition and Empowerment with Dr. Amy Morris
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang welcomes Dr. Amy Morris, an ovarian cancer survivor and cancer researcher, to discuss navigating he…
255. My Mom and I Were Diagnosed With Breast Cancer In The Same Year | With Kathleen Moss
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kathleen Moss, a nutritionist from Portland, Oregon, who shared her journey with b…
254. Breast Cancer in Younger Women: Navigating Survivorship, Surgery Choices, and Lymphedema with Dr. Kohli
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kohli, the Director of Breast Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey…
253. Breast Reconstruction and Plastic Surgery Explained: Expert Insights from Dr. Thomas Francel
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Thomas Francel, a plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction.
One of the key takeaways from our conversation was the…
252. What is Energy Medicine with Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor Dianne Faure
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dianne Faure, an attorney, author, teacher, advanced Eden energy medicine practiti…
251. The Power of Storytelling in Breast Cancer: Lessons from Cancer Bitch Author S.L. Wisenberg
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with S.L. Wisenberg, a self-described "one-breasted feminist" and author of "The Advent…
250. Redefining Palliative Care and The Role of Supportive Care in Cancer Treatment with Dr. Janet Abrahm
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Dr. Janet Abrahm reshapes the common perception of palliative care, emphasizing that it should not be viewed solely as end-of-life support, but rather as an essential…
249. Preparing for Breast Cancer Surgery: What You Need to Know with Dr. Tammaro
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Breast cancer is a deeply personal journey. As the landscape of breast cancer treatment evolves, understanding the surgical options available becomes crucial for pati…
248. Enhancing Patient-Provider Communication in Breast Cancer Care with Stephanie S. Abbott
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie S. Abbott, a remarkable individual who has navigated the complex worlds …