Breastcancer.org Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Research Highlights From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, December 11, 2013 Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

In our premiere podcast, we're excited to bring you a summary of the day's research highlights from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2013! We discuss treatments before surgery for HER2-positive cancers, radiation after lumpectomy in women over age 65, and more. Breastcancer.org medical adviser Brian Wojciechowski, M.D. and senior editor Jamie DePolo explain the latest news.

Research Highlights From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, December 12, 2013 Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

Listen to the December 12 updates from the 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium on today's podcast! In this edition, we fill you in on the latest research about Arimidex (chemical name: anastrazole) for reducing the risk of a primary breast cancer, sticking to your aromatase inhibitor regimen, strength training and aerobics for the relief of aromatase inhibitor-induced joint pain relief, and survival improvements with bisphosphonates after early breast cancer. Breastcancer.org medical adviser Brian Wojciechowski, M.D. and senior editor Jamie DePolo explain the latest news.

Research Highlights From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, December 13, 2013 Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

In this edition of our podcast coverage from the 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, we bring you the latest information from these areas of breast cancer research:

post-treatment psychosocial and physical issues
updates on chemotherapy in high-risk women, early and metastatic breast cancers, triple-negative breast cancers, and in women with high numbers of circulating tumor cells
a new design for clinical trials that may allow drugs to become available sooner
breast cancer incidence in women using hormonal treatments for infertility
a presentation on what women know about risk reduction versus how they put this knowledge into practice, from Breastcancer.org Chief Medical Officer Marisa Weiss, M.D.

Sexuality and Breast Cancer: Get Your Mojo Back Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

Because Valentine’s Day is in February, many people start thinking about romance, love, and sex — and their satisfaction with what they have. The February 2014 Breastcancer.org podcast features Lynn Wang, M.D., female sexual medicine specialist for the Main Line Health System and member of the Breastcancer.org Professional Advisory Board. She is a board-certified gynecologist and American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists-certified counselor and educator.

Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wang discuss:

different models of female sexual response
the biological, psychological, social, and relationship reasons why libido may be reduced
how a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect libido and sexual satisfaction
who to talk to if you’re having sexual problems

February 2014 Research Highlights Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

In the March 2014 Breastcancer.org podcast, Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., Breastcancer.org’s medical adviser, discusses some of the most talked about research studies that were published in February 2014.

Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wojciechowski explain:

the Canadian mammogram study and why it’s flawed
why the FDA is warning women not to use ductal lavage in place of mammograms
the importance of starting chemotherapy within 30 days of surgery
how yoga can ease fatigue and reduce inflammation in women diagnosed with breast cancer
how acupuncture can ease aromatase inhibitor side effects

How Pets Help Us Heal Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

The March 2014 Breastcancer.org podcast features Michele Pich, a psychologist and veterinary grief counselor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Michele also has extensive experience in leading support groups for people diagnosed with cancer. Michele brought along Vivian, her certified therapy dog who has been named Therapy Dog Ambassador for two years in a row at the National Dog Show.

Listen to the podcast to hear Michele discuss:

the physical and psychological reasons pets are so comforting
how the therapy animal world has expanded beyond dogs
Michele and Vivian's experiences helping women diagnosed with breast cancer
how you can arrange for a visit from a certified therapy animal

March 2014 Research Highlights Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

In the first April 2014 Breastcancer.org podcast, Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., Breastcancer.org's medical adviser, talks about some of the most interesting research studies that were published in March 2014.

Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wojciechowski discuss:

the importance of exercise to reduce breast cancer risk
the new guidelines for the size of cancer tumor margins
available options for women who are having trouble paying for treatment
resources for older cancer survivors who might be having sexuality issues
how radiation after mastectomy benefits women with one to three positive lymph nodes
results from a phase II trial on the experimental medicine palbociclib

Writing and Healing After a Cancer Diagnosis Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

The second April 2014 Breastcancer.org podcast features Pamela Post-Ferrante, a four-time breast cancer survivor, writer, teacher, and workshop leader. She wrote her book, Writing and Healing: A Mindful Guide for Cancer Survivors, to help others use writing and mindfulness to heal themselves.

Listen to the podcast to hear Pamela discuss:

how writing helped her heal
how the exercises in her book have helped others
why therapeutic writing is so powerful

How Breast Cancer Treatment Affects Your Ability to Exercise Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

In this Breastcancer.org podcast, Kathy Miller, M.D., talks about how breast cancer treatments can affect your stamina and your ability to exercise, as well as how to exercise during treatment. Dr. Miller is a professor of medicine at Indiana University and is the author of more than 60 scientific papers, many of which focus on breast cancer biology and treatment. Dr. Miller also is a member of the Breastcancer.org Professional Advisory Board.

Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Miller talk about:

how to figure out what a safe level of exercise is while you’re getting chemotherapy or radiation or recovering from surgery
tips on how to start exercising if you’ve never exercised before
how treatment can change your stamina
the benefits of exercise, including helping women recover from treatment

April 2014 Research Highlights Oct 19, 2016

Show notes

In this Breastcancer.org podcast, Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., Breastcancer.org’s medical adviser, discusses some of the most talked-about studies that came out in April 2014.

Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wojciechowski explain:

the new American Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines on sentinel lymph node biopsy for people diagnosed with early-stage disease
more guidelines from ASCO on issues faced by survivors, including chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, fatigue, and depression
how healthy eating improves survival why an individualized approach to mammography screening is needed

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected