The Breast Cancer Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Mark Cripe and I are joined by Dr. Kevin Hughes, the Director of Cancer Genetics at the Hollings Cancer Center and the McKoy Rose, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Surgical Oncology in the College of Medicine at MUSC. Dr Hughes is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in breast cancer, breast disease management, genetic testing and the identification and management of patients with hereditary breast cancer risk.  His research focuses on developing tools that make cancer genetic testing simple, safe, and efficient.https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/patient-care/genetic-counseling-and-hereditary-cancer/hereditary-cancer-clinichttps://web.musc.edu/inourdnascYou will learn:1.    What is the definition of “High Risk”? 2.    What are some risk factors for high risk? 3.    Discuss the different risk calculators? Will AI replace these models? 4.    How do you counsel woman at high risk?   5.    Understanding many obstacles in seeing and counseling patients (socioeconomic, access to quality care, etc) do you think that we can use AI to help us?6.    How does having a high risk (Hereditary cancer clinic) like the one you have benefit hospital systems? 7.    Million-dollar question? Will AI replace physicians and surgeonsJ? Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Please join Dr. Walton Taylor, Elaine Fielding from Impedimed and Mary Rose Gill, RN as we discuss:What is lymphedema? How does SOZO help with early detection of lymphedema?What do the L-Dex scores mean? What are the risk factors for developing lymphedema?What are some ways to minimize lymphedema? Dr. Walton Taylor is a general surgeon specializing in the care of patients with breast cancer and melanoma.  Dr. Taylor is a former President of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. During his term as president, he oversaw the development of national guidelines for genetic testing and mammography.  He continues to speak nationally on breast cancer, genetics, melanoma, and genomic testing.An active educator for fellow health care professionals, Dr. Taylor serves on Continuing Medical Education committees for the Texas Medical Association, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, and is a member of Texas Health Physician Group’s Board of Trustees and Credentialing Committee. He also aids in developing educational tools for surgeons.Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Please join Amy Durtschi, psychotherapist in Columbus, Ohio who discusses mental health during holidays, particularly with new cancer diagnosis, going through cancer treatment and someone suffering loss of a family or a friend. This podcast is filled with lot of good tips and Amy gives you a toolbox on how to navigate this difficult season.You can find her at "Enliven Health and Wellness.www.enlivenhealthandwellness.comPh: 614-940-4868Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Pathologists are our daily unsung heroes who work secretly behind the scenes – they are also called- “Doctors doctor”.Your treatment regimen is based on your pathology results. I am so honored to interview, an incredible pathologist in Columbus, OH, Dr. Syed Mohsin. He answers the following questions. What does a breast pathologist do?Why does it take a couple of days to get the pathology results?How can you tell a difference between cancer and benign under microscope?What is cancer anyway? Pl explain the difference between invasive cancer vs. non-invasive cancer.What is the difference between grade and stage?What does receptor status mean? ER, PR, Her- 2 neu?When a surgeon removes lymph nodes, what does it mean when it says ITCs, micrometastasis and macrometastasis?What is the difference between atypia (like ADH) vs. DCIS, similarly ALH vs. LCIS?My surgeon keeps talking about margins, what does that mean and how important is that?What is the difference between lobular and ductal breast cancer under a microscope?What is Ki- 67?Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Dr. Shabana Dewani  is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine—and a joy to listen to!  She breaks down the oncology process and important factors when deciding treatment.  You'll be able to hear her passion for helping others ensuring they get the best treatment possible.Please listen to this episode as we discuss “Pregnancy and Breast cancer”.We talk about the definition of pregnancy associated breast cancer.How it is diagnosed and treated?Is chemotherapy and surgery safe during pregnancy?Can a woman breast feed after treatment for breast cancer?How can you advocate if you feel a mass during pregnancy?We discuss why genetic testing is important?We also discuss benign masses women can find during pregnancy.Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Dr. Shabana Dewani  is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine—and a joy to listen to!  She breaks down the oncology process and important factors when deciding treatment.  You'll be able to hear her passion for helping others ensuring they get the best treatment possible.-2800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 530 men will die from breast cancer in 2024.-Male breast cancer is on the rise.-What are the risk factors for male breast cancer and why they need genetic test testing?-How is breast cancer diagnosed in men?-How is cancer treated in men?-Are the recommendations for therapy in men?-Survival rates for men and women?Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Dr. Shabana Dewani  is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine—and a joy to listen to!  She breaks down the oncology process and important factors when deciding treatment.  You'll be able to hear her passion for helping others ensuring they get the best treatment possible.As more women delay childbearing to their late 30s and early 40s, many young breast cancer survivors are concerned about preserving their future fertility. If you are a premenopausal woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer, here are answers to some tips you may have related to fertility following breast cancer treatment Is There Anything women Can Do to Preserve Fertility Prior to Starting Treatment? Can a woman Become Pregnant While on Tamoxifen? How Successful Are Women at Becoming Pregnant After Breast Cancer? How Long Should I Delay Pregnancy After Being Treated for Breast Cancer?  SABCS 2023: POSITIVE TRIAL updateStay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series- 3Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series.In this episode, we discuss nipple sparing mastectomy and reconstruction.-Find out who are the ideal candidates-Learn about Nipple delay procedure-Learn about the risks and benefits of each procedureConnect with Midwest Breast on Instagram: Instagram: Instagram: @MWBreastStay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Please join me and Dr. Tiwari as we talk with Dr. Karishma Kirti, who is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon in Mumbai, India. She discusses breast cancer incidence, diagnosis treatment in rural and urban India. She is a phenomenal breast surgeon who is spreading awareness on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. She uses social media to educate the community. This is an incredible episode that you don’t want to miss.Instagram: @DrKarishmaKirtihttps://www.drkarishmakirti.com/Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

In this episode Dr. Tiwari and I talk with Physical Therapist, Jodi Diestler from ReVital Cancer Rehab to learn how prehab and rehab can help a patient through oncology treatment.  We discuss:They discuss:•Prehab before breast cancer surgery •Cancer rehab after breast cancer diagnosis •Limitations after breast reconstruction •Lymphedema, fatigue, exercise and more.  Learn more about Revital Cancer Rehab or to find a location near you, click here. Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Two are better than one Breast surgeons:This is a model where two breast surgeons (myself and Dr. Mark Cripe) collaborate and operate together to perform double mastectomies. Over the last several years, Dr. Mark Cripe and I performed several double mastectomies together. We are both fellowship trained breast surgeons and we train residents and breast surgery fellow (who is already a general surgeon but getting another additional year of training to become a fellowship trained breast surgeon).We perform a variety of surgeries together for women who opt surgery for both breasts:Total/simple mastectomies without reconstructionSkin sparing mastectomies with reconstructionNipple sparing mastectomies with reconstructionSensation preserving mastectomies with reconstruction, Goldilocks mastectomies, Mastectomies with aesthetic flat closureMastectomies with VY- advancement flapThis model has several advantages:Expertise, skill sharing, efficiency, increased patient confidence and comprehensive careOverall, the "Two are better than One" approach in breast surgery is a thoughtful strategy aimed at providing high-quality, specialized care to women undergoing double mastectomies and reconstruction.Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Join me in a conversation with Breast cancer survivor and an author, Jennifer Skinnell and her Breast Surgeon, Dr. Mark Cripe about how she navigated her diagnosisand how she used her intuition to help guide her journey. Her life is also unique in a sense she lives in an RV. She is very inspirational for anyone who is recently diagnosed with cancer, or is in the middle of their journey.Don’t Wait provides a personal account of Jennifer’s diagnosis of breast cancer and her medical decision-making, all while living in an RV and staying focused on their travel plans. Jennifer takes the reader on this journey, expressing the emotions and feelings that many face during cancer but may not realize these are normal feelings during an abnormal time. She also emphasizes how important doctor-patient communication was when choosing her treatment plan, and also how important after-surgery care was during recovery to achieve a successful outcome. I highly recommend this book and don't wait- please go out and get it. The link is attached below.Don't Wait: Our Full-Time RV Journey Through Breast Cancer Instagram: @jenniferskinnellauthorInstagram: @theramblingquilterWebsite: jenniferskinnell.comWebsite: theramblingquilter.comStay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

In honor of "PRIDE" month, please join me for a conversation with Dr. Lucy Bucher- she is a passionate OB/GYN and has been a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.We talk about breast cancer and its impact in the LGBTQIA+ community.Risk factorsCauses of disparities in care and how we can mitigate themBreast Cancer symptomsBreast cancer screening in:LGB women Cis-gender guidelinesTransgender menTransgender WomenHow to remove barriers to screenings and be your own advocate?You don't want to miss this amazing episode.Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

National Women’s Health week is celebrated each year, beginning on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. The theme for this year is, “Women’s Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care and Wellbeing.”Please welcome, Dr. Anita Somani, she is a highly respected healthcare professional, currently works as an OBGYN as well as, she is currently serving her first term as State Representative for Ohio’s 11th House District, which includes the cities of Dublin and Hilliard in Ohio.She is very passionate about Women’s Health and issues. She educates OBGYN residents and she is rated as a top OBGYN in Columbus, Ohio. We talked about screenings in: -Breast Cancer-Cervical Cancer-Ovarian Cancer-Lung Cancer-Colorectal cancer-Skin Cancer-Hormones and Breast cancer-Genetic testing and criteriStay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastInstagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

It is my honor to welcome, Dr. Jovita Oruwari, MD FACS. She is a superstar Breast Surgeon, Wife, Mom and an Author.She is also a fellowship, trained breast surgeon from Women and Infants hospital of Rhode Island – Brown University, currently practicing in St. Louis. She has been voted as one of St. Louis top docs by her peers every year from 2007 to present she was selected for excellence in healthcare award by St. Louis American newspaper. She’s very involved in the community outreach and education by giving breast cancer presentations to churches and community groups. She’s very passionate about breast diseases, especially breast cancer as it affects young woman in African-American woman.It was an honor to meet her in person at "American Society of Breast Surgeons Conference" in Orlando in April 2024. We discuss few updates from this conference.You can connect with Dr. Oruwari :Instagram:drjovita_0.mdWebsite-drjovitaoruwari.comStay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastInstagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience.  In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy.Body Image is: •How you see or picture yourself.•How you feel others perceive you.•What you believe about your physical appearance.•How you feel about your body.•How you feel in your body.Join us for this episode on body image as we discuss triggers and tips on how to deal with body image issue after breast cancer diagnosis.I want to welcome, Jodi Gibbs, PA-C, MPAS, BSW. She has been a Physician Assistant in Columbus, Ohio for 22 years and has been an incredible asset in taking care of Men and Women diagnosed with Breast cancer for the past 15 years. She has wealth of knowledge and offers great tips on how to manage, "Body Image".You can find her at "Enliven Health and Wellness.www.enlivenhealthandwellness.comPh: 614-940-4868Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series- 2Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series.In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of dealing with breast cancer topics like: •Early detection through mammography•Understanding dense breasts•The various stages and types of breast cancer and the impact of family history.• When to ask your Doctor for "Breast Cancer Risk Assessment". We discuss actress, Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis from her high risk screening.•Insight into the treatment options including types of breast surgery and reconstruction, and the importance of "Breast- Plastic Surgery" team and how well they work behind the scenes as well as during surgery.  We talk about what to expect when you see a breast surgeon and what to expect when you see a plastic surgeon?The conversation also touches on patient experiences, emphasizing the importance of self-care, and the psychological aspects of facing a cancer diagnosis.We also talk about, Princess Kate Middleton's announcement of cancer diagnosis and take home messages for people diagnosed with new cancer.Connect with Midwest Breast on Instagram: Instagram: Instagram: @MWBreastStay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastInstagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience.  In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy. This can induce menopause in women who are not yet menopausal. “Induced menopause” can cause intense menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbance, urinary tract problems, painful intercourse, and bone loss.Today, we will tackle, "Hot Flashes". Most breast cancers are sensitive to the hormone estrogen, so systemic hormone therapy (hormone treatment that circulates through the bloodstream) is not an option. Here are some triggers and strategies on how to deal with hot-flashes associated with breast cancer.I want to welcome, Jodi Gibbs, PA-C, MPAS, BSW. She has been a Physician Assistant in Columbus, Ohio for 22 years and has been an incredible asset in taking care of Men and Women diagnosed with Breast cancer for the past 15 years. She has wealth of knowledge and offers great tips on how to manage, "Hot Flashes".You can find her at "Enliven Health and Wellness.www.enlivenhealthandwellness.comPh: 614-940-4868Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Introducing Breast-Plastic Surgery Education- series 1Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast has teamed up with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you a NEW educational series: The Breast & Plastic Education Series! Join us as we discuss all topics pertaining to breast and plastic surgery. We will discuss different type of breast and reconstruction surgeries, give you tips on what to expect with your surgery. We will also discuss preoperative preparation as well as postoperative care and answer the most commonly asked questions.Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Happy New Year, 2024.I have re-introduced myself and the reasons for why I want to keep working on this podcast. Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience. Though, you may have completed surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, you may have lingering side-effects that continue for sometime. This is the first episode of the series, "Finding your New Normal"- "Fear of recurrence". I will talk about the triggers, when you should seek help and strategies to tackle it. After listening to this episode, I hope you will feel empowered to take some control back."How do you deal with fear of recurrence?" Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast