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
207. Is the Medicine Working? Exploring Treatment Efficacy in Breast Cancer with Dr. Rodriguez.
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In this episode, we discuss the use of ctDNA (circulating tumor DNA) in surveillance for breast cancer patients. Dr. Rodriguez, being a board-certified medical oncolo…
205. Finding Strength and Joy in Parenting with Metastatic Breast Cancer with Carrie Danny
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In this podcast episode, we speak with Carrie Danny, a mother of two daughters who are autistic. Carrie shares her experience of being a parent with MBC and the chall…
206. Discovering Your Divine Purpose with Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett
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In this episode, Laura Carfang and Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett emphasize the importance of fully processing and learning from experiences before moving on. Through the…
204. Prophylactic Mastectomy and BRCA Mutation: A Personal Story with Amy Gallagher.
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Today Laura Carfang is joined with Amy Gallagher, who discusses her decision to have a prophylactic double mastectomy due to her positive BRCA1 mutation. Amy shares h…
203. The Critical Role of Pathologists in Breast Cancer Management with Dr. Kulkarni.
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In this episode, host Sanya Bawa, an amazing intern at SBC interviews Dr. Kulkarni, a pathology specialist, about the clinical perspective of a breast cancer diagnos…
202. Good News for Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Vaccine and Hope for the Future
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In this episode, Laura Carfang interviews Dr. Kumar, the chairman and CEO of Anixa Biosciences , and Jenni Davis, the first recipient of the triple-negative breast c…
201. The Importance of Physical Therapy in Breast Cancer Recovery with Expert Derly Munoz
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Derly Munoz, a physical therapist specializing in oncology. We discuss the importance o…
200. Understanding Breast Cancer Screening Modalities With Experts Dr. Dibble and Dr. Rauch
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang is joined by Dr. Dibble and Dr. Rauch, two experts in breast cancer imaging. Dr. Dibble is a radiol…
199. Exploring Nuclear Medicine with Dr. Jacene and Dr. Specht
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I am thrilled to announce our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Heather Jacene and Dr. Jennifer Specht. In this episode, we dive into the topic of nuclear medicin…
198. Diet, Exercise, and a Breast Cancer Vaccine, Oh My, with Judith Fitzgerald
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang introduces guest Judith Fitzgerald, a 14-year breast cancer survivor and patient advocate. Judith i…
197. The Fight for My Life: Boxing Through Chemo with Kelly Motley
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Topics in today's episode:
- Physical and mental tools to give hope to others. 3:47
- How she discovered boxing. 7:55
- The importance of having a tool belt in your bag. 11:…
196. The Power of Circulating Tumor DNA (CT DNA) and Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions with Natera’s Janie Fielder.
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura Carfang, founder of SurvivingBreastCancer.org, speaks with Janie Fielder a medical science liaison at Natera. Th…
195. Nuclear Medicine and the Importance of PET Imaging in Breast Cancer Oncology with Dr. Dehdashti
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Dr. Dehdashti, a board-certified nuclear medicine expert and senior vice chair at the …
194. Getting to Know Abigail Johnston: A Breast Cancer Advocate's Story
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, founder Laura Carfang turns the tables and interviews Board Director Abigail Johnston about her experience, living wit…
193. DIEP Flap Reconstruction - What you need to know about Changes in Insurance Codes
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Topics in today's Episode:
- Advice for women with genetic variants. 4:08
- It’s not your fault. It is not. 16:43
- Adriana’s experience with breast surgery. 25:38
- What does i…
192. How to Get a Grip: Coping Strategies for Complicated Times with Dr. David Bullis
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Topics in today's episode
- How to get a grip on stress. 1:57
- Losing control and the loss of agency. 5:24
- The difference between uncertainty and survivorship. 12:25
- The fou…
191. The Rundown of Resources for Breast Cancer Survivors & Thrivers with Christine Hodgdon (Part II)
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In today's episode, Breast Cancer Advocate Christine Hodgdon provides a detailed list of the amazing non-profit organizations and resources that offer support, educat…
190. The Rundown of Resources for Breast Cancer Survivors & Thrivers with Stephanie Walker (Part I)
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In today's episode, Breast Cancer Advocate Stephanie Walker provides a detailed list of the amazing non-profit organizations and resources that offer support, educati…
189. Is it Safe To Exercise After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer? | with Michelle Stravitz from 2Unstoppable
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In today's episode, we speak with Michelle Stravitz, co-founder of 2Unstoppable, a non-profit focused specifically on exercise for those diagnosed with cancer.
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188. Living with Other Illnesses And Then Getting Breast Cancer | Kathleen Friel, Aneela Idnani, Melanie Contreras & Lucia Kurz
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Are you or someone you know living with a chronic illness and then on top of the underlying condition, get diagnosed with breast cancer? It's not uncommon! Today we b…