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
227. Understanding and Coping with Medical PTSD in Cancer Care with Emily Parks
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In this episode, Emily Parks, a patient advocate and professional living with a chronic illness, shares her personal journey with medical PTSD, starting from her diag…
226. Meet the MBC Leadership Team
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of introducing our incredible Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Leadership Team. It was a heartwarming session where we delved into …
225. A Decade of Survivorship: Identity, Advocacy, & The Arts with Rachel Burns from Cancer Culture
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Today's episode of Breast Cancer Conversations features Rachel Burns, an incredible musician, singer, songwriter, and founder of the nonprofit Cancer Culture. Celebra…
224. Jacquie Carter Angell: Balancing Business, Motherhood, and mTNBC
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Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jacquie Carter Angell, a remarkable woman who has not only survived non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as a teenager but is now livin…
223. SERDs, SERMs, CERANs, and PROTACs
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Today, we had the pleasure of having Melanie Sisk on the show to demystify the complex world of emerging endocrine therapies, often referred to as the "alphabet soup"…
222. Building a Strong Relationship Between Patients and Their Medical Team: Gracita's Story
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Sanya has been conducting interviews with breast cancer patients and medical professionals to provide a comprehensive understanding of the treatment process. In this …
221. Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) Dato Potato
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In this episode, we delve into the exciting developments in antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) presented at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
ADCs are a promi…
220. Parenting with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
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This podcast episode is part of our MBC webinar series with survivingbreastcancer.org, and focuses on resources for parents living with stage four metastatic breast c…
219. CDK 4/6 Inhibitors: What To Do When They Stop Working
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Welcome back to another episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, where we continue to share valuable insights from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. As a breast…
218. Inflammatory and Lobular Breast Cancer: Patient Advocates Share SABCS Insights
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In today's episode, part of our MBC webinar series, we delve into the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). We aim to break down the overwhelming amount of inf…
217. Patient Advocate Tips for Attending SABCS
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In today's episode, part of our MBC webinar series, we delve into the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). We aim to break down the overwhelming amount of inf…
216. Dental Health and Cancer Treatment: What You Need to Know About Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
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In today's episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, we dive deep into oral health!
Before undergoing cancer treatment, it is crucial for individuals to prioritize thei…
215. Granting Wishes Brings Joy with Elesha Snyder & Jan Hillman
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Creating hope through tragedy is a powerful concept that is exemplified throughout this podcast episode. The conversation we have with Jan Hillman and Elesha Snyder s…
214. The Benefits of Pilates for Breast Cancer Recovery
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Welcome to Breast Cancer Conversations, the podcast dedicated to empowering those affected by breast cancer. I'm your host, Laura Carfang, a breast cancer survivor an…
213. Breaking the Silence on End-of-Life: Connecting Birth, Life, and Death with Curiosity with Gabi Dias
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In this episode, we emphasize the significance of being mindful about the conversations we have, the friendships we cultivate, and the music we listen to, as they can…
212. Finding Your Voice With Brenda Denzler & Elaine Schattner
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This podcast episode features a conversation about breast cancer, advocacy, and medical PTSD. Host Laura Carfing introduces two guest authors, Brenda Denzler and Elai…
211. Breast Cancer and the Law: Resources for Patients and Caregivers
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In this podcast episode, Laura Carfing interviews Shelly Rosenfeld, the director of the Cancer Legal Resource Center. The center offers free legal resources to people…
210. Integrative Oncology and Lifestyle Medicine in Breast Cancer Treatment with Dr. Stacey Devine
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfing is joined by Dr. Stacey Devine, a board-certified family physician with a passion for disease preve…
209. The Dollars Behind the Cure: Where Does it Actually End Up?
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Breast cancer research funding disparity is a significant issue that affects the progress and outcomes of finding the cure for metastatic breast cancer. Funding fo…
208. Unveiling the Realities of Metastatic Breast Cancer in October
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Our annual Pinktober MBC Panel on October 29 featured guests Megan-Claire Chase, Janice Cowden, Kathleen Friel, Victoria Goldberg, Claudia Gonzalez, Kirby Lewis, Amy …