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Featuring one-on-one interviews conducted by Dr Neil Love, this series bridges the gap between research and patient care by providing medical oncologists, hematologists and hematology-oncology fellows ongoing access to the perspectives and opinions of national and international breast cancer clinical investigators.
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Breast Cancer Conversations

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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.
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Dr Komal Jhaveri from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York, and Dr Hope S Rugo from the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center discuss treatment decision-making for HR-positive metastatic breast cancer in patients who harbor PI3K/AKT/PTEN pathway mutations.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Dr. Abram reshapes the common perception of palliative care, emphasizing that it should not be viewed solely as end-of-life support, but rather as an essential form of supportive care that can significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life when integrated early. With over 20 years of experience at the D…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Breast cancer is a deeply personal journey. As the landscape of breast cancer treatment evolves, understanding the surgical options available becomes crucial for patients navigating this challenging experience. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yolanda Tamero, a breast surgical oncologist, who provides invaluable …
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Prof Francois-Clement Bidard from Institut Curie in Paris and Dr Kevin Kalinsky from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta discuss improving the outcomes of first-line endocrine-based therapy for patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie S. Abbott, a remarkable individual who has navigated the complex worlds of both healthcare administration and cancer survivorship. Stephanie brings a unique perspective, having served in multiple leadership roles in health…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Dr. Amani Jambhekar, a board-certified general surgeon and medical director for surgical breast oncology at Christus St. Vincent in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Jambhekar shared her journey from Texas to New Mexico, driv…
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Dr Thierry Alcindor from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dr Mrinal Gounder from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York, summarize the treatment landscape for desmoid tumors and review novel options for targeted therapy.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Heather Salazar, an incredible woman whose journey through breast cancer led her to create the impactful nonprofit, Pink Ribbon Good. Heather's story is one of resilience, compassion, and dedication to helping others. Heather shared her powerful narrative, starting …
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, we delve into the complexities of living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis and explore the various diagnostic and treatment options available. Our panel includes Dr. Groteluschen, a medical oncologist from Green Bay Oncology, Tammy, a patient living with metas…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In the realm of breast cancer treatment, nurse navigators play a pivotal role in guiding patients through the complexities of their diagnosis and treatment. This episode of "Breast Cancer Conversations" features insights from Colleen Beguin, Amanda Kuller from Honor Health and Lourdes Heras, a patient advocate at S…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Katrece's journey began in her late 30s, a time when many women may not consider themselves at risk for breast cancer. With no known family history of the disease, she was caught off guard when she noticed a physical change in her body—one breast appeared larger than the other. This seemingly benign observation led…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! I had the privilege of speaking with Katrece Nolen, a breast cancer survivor from Northern Virginia. We had such a lovely and long conversation that I ended up producing this episode in two parts. Today we dive into Katrece’s compelling story with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). Diagnosed in her late 30s, Katrece…
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Prof Peter Schmid from the Barts Cancer Institute in London, United Kingdom, and Dr Sara Tolaney from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, review clinical trials investigating the role of antibody-drug conjugate-mediated therapies in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.By Neil Love, MD
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Dr Priyanka Sharma from The University of Kansas Cancer Center in Westwood, Kansas, discusses recent advances in the treatment of breast cancer following the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.By Neil Love, MD
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Dr Sara A Hurvitz from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington, summarizes recent trials investigating the integration of antibody-drug conjugates for HR-positive and triple-negative metastatic breast cancer.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In today's episode, we delve into the world of PET scans and other imaging modalities crucial for accurate diagnosis and staging of breast cancer. We are joined by two incredible guests: Dr. Kiser, the Medical Director of Molecular Imaging for Carilion Clinic, and Pam Kohl, a patient advocate living with metastatic…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, we delve into the critical topic of nuclear medicine and its role in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. As a breast cancer survivor and advocate, I understand the anxiety that comes with scans involving radioactive tracers. Today, we aim to demystify this process …
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode we are joined by Dr. Katherine Benedict, a Clinical Psychologist at Stanford University, along with patient advocates Delta James and Roxana Guerrera, to discuss the topic of dating, sex, and love after a breast cancer diagnosis. We highlight the importance of normalizing the challenges and complexi…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Laura James, a naturopathic oncologist based in Washington State. Dr. James provided a wealth of information about the role of naturopathic oncology in breast cancer care, emphasizing the importance of integrative medicine. She…
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Dr Kevin Kalinsky from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and Dr Heather McArthur from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, summarize the evolution of biomarker-driven treatment approaches for triple-negative breast cancer.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In today's episode, host, Laura Carfang speaks with breast cancer survivor Briana Rickertsen. Briana was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in July 2020 at age 35. She underwent chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and additional treatments due to a HER2 positive tumor. Briana discovered she has a BRCA2 mutation…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Meet the SBC Early Stage Leadership Team: Meghan Staskal-BradtJ, ulie Cottrill, Carol Collins, Meghan Aycock, Pooja Jain & & Marcee Raffel The team is a powerhouse of volunteers who have been instrumental in driving various projects and initiatives at survivingbreastcancer.org. Today's episode provides an opportuni…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Balidad, a remarkable woman who has turned her personal experience with breast cancer into a powerful advocacy platform. Jessica, a five-year survivor of stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma, shared her journey from diagnosis …
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Dr William J Gradishar from Northwestern Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, Dr Virginia Kaklamani from UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Dr Erica Mayer from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dr Seth Wander from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, discuss key findings and…
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Dr Adam M Brufsky from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh summarizes the history of and modern advances in treating localized HER2-positive breast cancers, including strategies for monitoring and managing treatment-related toxicities.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Listening to your body is crucial, especially during times of illness or recovery. In today's episode, Michelle Sandlin talks about her unexpected diagnosis despite leading a very healthy lifestyle. We discuss the significant role of genetic testing in Michelle's life, revealing her BRCA1 gene mutation and its impl…
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Drs Rita Nanda, Sara M Tolaney, Julia Foldi, Laura Huppert and Saba Shaikh discuss available and emerging research, patient cases from participating junior clinical investigators and senior clinical investigator perspectives on relevant research data informing clinical decision-making for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! The heart of today's episode is the poetry readings from our community members. Each poet shared their personal experiene with breast cancer, touching on themes of struggle, resilience, and hope. From Brookshire McDonald's reflections on the growth of our community to Farhana's poignant farewell to her breasts, eac…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! In today's episode, we tackle a highly requested topic: navigating work while living with MBC. We explore the complexities of managing a career, discussing when to work, when to consider disability, and how to maintain health insurance and benefits amidst a metastatic diagnosis. Our guest, Abigail Johnston, leads o…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Awareness and resources for safety are crucial when it comes to addressing issues of domestic violence, especially in the context of breast cancer. In today's episode we share personal experiences, warning signs, and resources for those who may be facing this difficult situation. Lourdes Heras, a breast cancer surv…
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Dr Seth Wander from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, discusses mechanisms underlying endocrine resistance in breast cancer and optimal therapeutic approaches for patients who experience disease progression while or after receiving endocrine therapy.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Lauren shared her story, starting from the unsettling discovery of a lump during a routine yoga practice to her diagnosis of stage 3, triple-positive breast cancer at the young age of 29. She recounted the initial disbelief, the urgency of starting treatment, and the life-altering decisions she faced, including fer…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Tune in to this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations as Shannon and Erin share their personal experiences with the Signatara test. Shannon, living with oligometastatic breast cancer, takes a holistic approach to her treatment plan, while Erin, with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer, offers insights from a…
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Dr Ian E Krop from the Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, and Dr Priyanka Sharma from the University of Kansas Cancer Center in Westwood, Kansas, discuss patient cases and treatment strategies for HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancer.By Neil Love, MD
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Dr Komal Jhaveri from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City discusses available and emerging data with oral SERDs for patients with ER-positive metastatic breast cancer.By Neil Love, MD
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Dawn shares her journey from diagnosis to traveling the world doing cat sitting after caring for her mother. Their conversation touches on major milestones, personal experiences, and the impact of travel on Dawn's life post-treatment. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and adventure. 00:02:08 - Travel Sto…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! 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 diagnosis at birth with a gene mutation affecting her GI system. She talks about the lack of mental health support in her medical treatment and how she le…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! 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 the personal journeys of our team members, each sharing their unique experiences with breast cancer. Our conversation was guided by the ever-inspiring…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Today's episode of Breast Cancer Conversations features Rachel Burns, an incredible musician, singer, songwriter, and founder of the nonprofit Cancer Culture. Celebrating 10 years since her initial diagnosis, Rachel dives into her identity beyond cancer, highlighting her roles as a mom, daughter, and advocate. As a…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! 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 living with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTBBC). Jacquie shares her incredible journey with us, from being told she wouldn't live past her ear…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! 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" of treatments. Melanie provided clarity on the different classes of drugs and how they interact with tumors, particularly focusing on those that targ…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! Sanya has been conducting interviews with breast cancer patients and medical professionals to provide a comprehensive understanding of the treatment process. In this episode, Sanya interviews Gracita, a dedicated chemotherapy nurse who shares her own breast cancer journey and her passion for helping others. Gracita…
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Dr Stephanie L Graff from the Legorreta Cancer Center at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and Dr Erica Mayer from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston discuss treatment decision-making involving approved and investigational strategies for the management of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.…
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Love the episode? Send us a text! 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 promising class of treatment that combines an antibody with a chemotherapy drug, aiming to target and kill cancer cells more effectively while reducing si…
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