Episode 224: Fighting while Expecting
In this episode of the Susan G. Komen "Real Talk" podcast series, Alison LoCoco and Kate Ratajczak share their personal journeys of being diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. As guests on the ...
8 Maj 202330min
Episode 223: Reframing the Discussion for Surgical Options After Breast Cancer
After undergoing a mastectomy, women can either proceed with a reconstruction or “go flat”, but today’s guest says that the correct decision is what’s best for the patient. As an oncoplastic breast su...
1 Maj 202320min
Episode 222: Connecting Black Cancer Patients to Financial Coverage
In an effort to drive systemic change, Komen partnered with ASCO and a group of health care institutions to develop and test interventions that address breast health inequities in the Black community....
24 Apr 202314min
Episode 221: Not the Breast Year of My Life
When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, the unknown can sometimes feel like the scariest part. The support of family, friends and others can help as you go through the diagnosis, treatment, and rec...
17 Apr 202323min
Episode 220: Real Talk: Pregnancy And Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis can be life altering for women and men at any age. But for younger women who want to have children, a diagnosis can immediately change their life plans. Some treatments can p...
10 Apr 202331min
Episode 219: Myths About Mammograms
Whether you’ve had a mammogram or are preparing to have your first mammogram, chances are that you’ve heard a myth or two that might make you nervous about this important annual screening test. Here w...
3 Apr 202318min
Episode 218: Survivorship as a Black Woman
As part of our Stand for H.E.R. series, we talk about how the breast cancer experience impacts the Black community. In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into Kay Shaw’s experience as a breast ca...
27 Mars 202326min
Episode 217: Real Talk: Early Menopause Due To Breast Cancer
Today I’m joined by two survivors who experienced menopause at an early age due to breast cancer and treatment. At the time of their diagnoses, Deb Song and Elvira Velez could have carried children. ...
20 Mars 202331min
