A diagnosis of cancer is life changing. We spend so much time discussing treatment plans and physical side effects of treatment but we don't always have the opportunity to truly discuss how a cancer diagnosis affects a woman emotionally -- her feelings, worries, and fears. However, these conversations need to take place. In this podcast, we will have these difficult conversations. I will be speaking with women who are all at various stages of cancer treatment. We will talk about anything and ...
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Everything you want to know about your breast cancer diagnosis but are too afraid to ask. If you’ve just been diagnosed, this is the show for you. Hosted by Dr Liz O’Riordan, the Breast Surgeon with Breast Cancer.
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Welcome to Living Our Breast Lives! A podcast not only about a woman thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer, but also self-love, appreciation, and an overall awakening to this beautiful gift we call life! Being diagnosed with MBC has changed my life in more ways than one. Not only do I have a passion for educating and bringing awareness to MBC, but through gained wisdom, insight, and perspective through navigating this disease, I will continue to advocate for those who can no longer. Follow ...
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Rachel Frankenthal, a board-certified and licensed Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Masters in Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology, treating women with gynecologic cancers as well as women at high risk for cancer due to genetic mutations. Rachel has a s…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dani Binnington, a leading advocate for women navigating menopause after cancer — a challenge many say is harder than treatment itself. She is the founder of Menopause and Cancer and host of the Menopause and Cancer podcast. Dani blends her own cancer and early menopause experience with expert guidance to help…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Jessica Zucker. Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning books NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives and I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement. Jessica is the creator of the viral …
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180. Maimah Karmo (Founder and CEO of Tigerlily Foundation, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor and Fierce Advocate)
On today’s episode, I speak with Maimah Karmo. Maimah is the CEO and Founder of Tigerlily Foundation, a national women’s health and oncology organization providing education, awareness, advocacy and hands-on support to young women before, during and after cancer. She founded Tigerlily Foundation after being diagnosed with triple negative breast can…
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An Oncologist in Action: How Breast/GYN Medical Oncologist Eleonora Teplinsky Champions the MBC Community
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50:21Doctor Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist who focuses on breast and gynecologic cancers. She is the head of breast and gynecologic medical oncology at Valley Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in Paramus, NJ and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Doctor Teplinsky …
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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Alexandra Sowa. Dr. Sowa is a board certified internal medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist and the author of The Ozempic Revolution, a comprehensive user guide to GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. She is also the founder of the SoWell Method: a 360 degree treatment plan for …
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On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Krystle Zuniga and we are talking all about cancer nutrition. Dr. Zuniga has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. She is a board certified specialist in oncology nutrition, an educator, scientist and science communicator. On today’s episode, we talk everything you need to kno…
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On today’s episode, I speak with Melissa Berry, also known as the Cancer Fashionista. Melissa is a 12 year TNBC survivor, a BRCA mutation carrier and the founder of Cancer Fashionista. She is a passionate advocate in the breast cancer community and works to help those affected by cancer maintain their sense of self and style throughout cancer and f…
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Living the F*ck Out of Life with MBC Thriver - Bethany Adair!
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1:27:34In this raw, refreshing, and beautifully honest episode, Wren, the founder of the Living Our Breast Lives Podcast is joined by the vibrant Bethany Adair—a woman who’s not just living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), but living the f*ck out of life despite it. From the moment she opens up, Bethany invites us beyond the diagnosis and into her wor…
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On today’s episode, I speak with Brooke Laster, LCSW on mental health and cancer. Brooke is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with a virtual private practice serving adults in NJ and NY that are living with cancer, chronic illness, chronic pain, and grief and loss. With over 18 years in the oncology and general medicine field, Brooke’…
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175. Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Certified Functional Medicine Physician)
On this episode, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky sits down with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt. Dr. Knackstedt is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in implant-based and microsurgical breast reconstruction. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at Duke University. She completed her MD/PhD at Medical University of …
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174. Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC (Board-Certified Genetic Counselor – All About Cancer Genetic Testing)
On this episode, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky sits down with Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC. Dena is a board-certified genetic counselor and the founder of Malibu Genetics, where she offers a concierge-style approach with comprehensive genetic testing services. She uses her genetic expertise to educate and share content online as @dena.dna. On today’s episode, w…
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In this episode, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky speaks with Dr. Fumiko Chino. Dr. Chino is a radiation oncologist, a cancer researcher and Assistant Professor in Breast Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her research focuses on the financial toxicity of cancer care, health care disparities, equity and access to care. On today’s episode, Dr. C…
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From One to Many: How to Start Your Own MBC Support Group with MBC Thriver - Dar Finkelstein!
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1:12:13Join Wren Morrobel, founder of the Living Our Breast Lives podcast, and Darylene Finkelstein, founder of the Charlotte METsters support group, as they dive into what it takes to start your own in-person support group! In this episode, Dar shares all the tips, tricks, do’s, and don’ts to help you create a thriving support network wherever you are in…
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On this episode, I sit down with Claire Bidwell Smith, a leading therapist specializing in grief and loss. Recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in h…
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In this episode of the Interlude Podcast, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky sits down with Dr. Laura Currens, the founder of Dynamic Flow Physical Therapy and an expert in pelvic health. Dr. Currens specializes in aiding women’s recovery from childbirth, those struggling with pelvic-related conditions, as well as women navigating perimenopause and menopause t…
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In this episode of the Interlude Podcast, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky sits down with Dr. Anjali Malik, a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast imaging radiologist and women’s health advocate. Dr. Malik is passionate about breast cancer detection, health equity, and patient-centered care. Together, we dive into everything you want to know about brea…
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Together, We Got This with MBC Thriver - Elissa Kalver!
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1:10:44Join Wren Morrobel, founder of the Living Our Breast Lives podcast, and Elissa Kalver, founder and CEO of the first-ever cancer registry nonprofit, WeGotThis.org, as they discuss the non profit's dedication to building a community of giving and receiving that helps cancer thrivers and supporters live their breast lives! Elissa Kalver — AYA (adolesc…
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In this episode, we dive into the WISDOM Study—a groundbreaking randomized clinical trial designed to compare personalized breast cancer screening with conventional approaches. The goal? To determine if a tailored approach can help prevent advanced breast cancer (stage IIB or higher). The study is enrolling 100,000 women ages 30-74 across the Unite…
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Allyship in Action with Early Stage Survivor - Caroline Johnson!
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1:02:51Enjoy Living Our Breast Lives' last podcast episode of the year! Join Wren Morrobel, founder of the Living Our Breast Lives podcast, and Caroline Johnson, the founder of Twisted Pink, a nonprofit dedicated to funding critical research for Metastatic Breast Cancer! Together, they delve into the nonprofit's framework, the impact of allyship in advoca…
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How to deal with the fear of recurrence with Susanne Cruickshank
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37:33How do you cope with the fear of recurrence? What do you do when scanxiety hits? Can you make your family understand what you’re going through? This episode is all about how to cope with anxiety with Dr Suzanne Cruickshank, a breast cancer nurse who now leads research at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London about how to help people cope with the fe…
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How does an oncologist treat breast cancer? With Dr Eleonora Teplinsky
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39:48Breast cancer can be really scary, especially when your oncologist rattles off a list of treatments and side effects. I can’t think of anyone better to help me explain what they are and why you have them than Dr Eleonora Teplinsky. She’s the Head of Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Valley Health System and Clinical Assistant Professor of …
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Anyssa Lucena. Anyssa has been rock climbing and guiding for over 15 years and strongly believes that climbing is a means to deeper healing and self knowledge. Anyssa was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and she used her love and passion for rock climbing to navigate her recovery and rediscover her strengt…
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How to find your style after breast cancer with Alyson Walsh
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36:41How do you style your new body shape after breast cancer ? Where do you get the confidence to try something new? What do you do when your grey chemo curls mean that the colours in your wardrobe don’t suit you anymore? This episode is all about how to find your style again with Alyson Walsh, journalist, author and founder of ‘That’s Not My Age’ ****…
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How to get a good night’s sleep with Alison Gardiner
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30:12Do you struggle to get a good nights’ sleep? Is the fear of recurrence keeping you awake? Can you ever get rid of insomnia? On this episode I'll be finding out how we can improve our sleep with Alison Gardiner - behavioural psychologist and CEO and Founder of Sleepstation, the UK’s leading online sleep support programme for insomnia. There’s also a…
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Why you should tell your employer you have breast cancer with Barbara Wilson
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42:54Do you know what your legal rights are when returning to work after cancer? What should your employer do to help you get back to work? Do you have to say you’ve got cancer in a job interview? This episode is all about getting back to work with Barbara Wilson, the founder of the social enterprise Working with Cancer. ****** You can find Working with…
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Can changing your diet stop your cancer coming back? With Dr Krystle Zuniga
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49:14Can changing your diet stop your cancer coming back? What does a healthy plate of food look like? Are probiotics worth the hype? This episode is all about what to eat after breast cancer treatment with Associate Professor Dr Krystle Zuniga. She’s a board certified oncology dietician with a PhD in nutritional sciences and a clinical cancer exercise …
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Allison Rosen, a 12-year early-age onset colorectal cancer survivor who shares her story from diagnosis to advocacy. Allison talks about her symptoms, her diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. She opens up about the complex, often taboo, aspects of cancer treatment, including issues related to fertility, sexu…
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What to do when your hair starts thinning with Jasmin Julia Gupta (Cancer Hair Care)
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44:20Is your hair starting to fall out? Do you want to know what shampoo you should be using? Is there anything you can do to stop it happening? This episode is all about hair thinning during breast cancer treatment with Jasmin Julia Gupta, founder of Cancer Hair Care. We had a great response to Jasmin’s episode in Season Two talking all about hair loss…
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How to find resilience after breast cancer with Donna Fraser OBE
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41:44How do you keep going when your world falls apart? Can you make a difference and turn a bad thing into a good thing? Is it possible to get your fitness back when treatment ends? To kick off Season 3 of So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer, I’m speaking to a very special guest, the Olympian Donna Fraser OBE. She’s a quadruple Olympian sprinter who was diag…
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One Woman's Fight for a Future Beyond MBC with MBC Thriver - Tami Eagle Bowling!
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40:46Join Living Our Breast Lives founder, Wren, and special guest, Tami Eagle Bowling, the creator of LightUpMBC Live, for this powerful and uplifting episode as they discuss Tami's continued efforts for funding Metastatic Breast Cancer research, helping to create a better future for all diagnosed! With no family history, at the age of 41, Tami Eagle B…
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Beating the Odds as a 5 YEAR MTNBC THRIVER with Podcast Host - Wren Morrobel!
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45:37Join Living Our Breast Lives founder, Wren, for this fierce solo episode as she delves into the significance of her 5 YEAR MBC Anniversary as a 35 year old mTNBC Thriver! Hear her compelling diagnosis story and engage in an empowering conversation about advocacy and the critical importance of continued funding for Metastatic Breast Cancer research!…
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166. Gila Pfeffer (Breast Cancer Previvor and Survivor and Author of Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences)
On today’s episode, I am speaking with Gila Pfeffer. Gila is a 15-year breast cancer previvor turned survivor, a writer and author of the newly published memoir “Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences.” Gila shares her experience of losing family members to cancer including her mother who passed away from breast cancer…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Deana Jean. Deana was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in 2016 when she was a mom of 2 boys and 5 months pregnant with her third child – her daughter, Aubrey (who is now 8!). On today’s episode, Deana talks about her initial diagnosis and how she had to advocate for herself during the time, the decisions …
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A Boundless Love for Life with MBC Thriver - Brittney Beadle!
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58:40Diagnosed at only eighteen years old, join Living Our Breast Lives founder, Wren, for this special episode with AYA Thriver, Brittney Beadle, as they dive deep into her incredible journey of advocacy as a Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver! After countless run-ins with progression during her nine years living with MBC, Brittney remains a beacon of po…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Elissa Kalver. Elissa was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 34 one year after giving birth to her daughter. During treatment, she had the idea to create We Got This, the first gift registry to bridge the needs of cancer patients and their supporters. Elissa calls herself a cancer thriver an…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Kelly Crump. Kelly is an illness influencer, patient advocate and model who is living and thriving with metastatic breast cancer. Kelly focuses on showing others that you do not have to be defined by your disease and that you can “live your life” and “do what you dream”. She was the first person to pose in Spo…
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Sex, dating and intimacy after breast cancer with Charlene Douglas
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41:09I know what it’s like to have your sex life turned upside down by breast cancer treatment. I’d only been married for a couple of years and neither my husband Dermot or I were prepared for what was about to happen. I wanted him to divorce me and find a woman with 2 healthy breasts and a libido to match.And I know I’m not alone. You’ve sent me so man…
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What to eat when you have breast cancer with Dr Clare Shaw
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41:30Is it true that sugar feeds cancer? Do you really need to detox? What should you eat when you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer? As a breast surgeon I had no idea my patients were scouring the internet looking for a miracle diet, but the minute I became a patient I realised how much misinformation is out there regarding what we should eat. On th…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Jen Delvaux. Jen is the host of the podcast “Not Today Cancer” and the author of “Not Today Cancer: A non-typical guide for the girl who wants to thrive, not just survive.” She is an integrative health practitioner, mother of two and a wife to her husband, Darren, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009. S…
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Everything you need to know about Radiotherapy with the RadChat team
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42:16Have you found out that you need to have radiotherapy? Do you want to know how it works or why you need it in the first place? Maybe you're worried about the side effects? In this episode I’m going to answer all your questions about radiotherapy with this weeks’ experts, Jo and Naman, the two therapeutic radiographers behind the award-winning podca…
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This is a bonus podcast episode where I share an Instagram Live I had with Dr. Corinne Menn several weeks ago. Dr. Menn is a board certified gynecologist and a leading expert on menopause management. She herself is a breast cancer survivor and was diagnosed at the age of 28 in the middle of her OB/GYN residency and focuses on the female health conc…
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How to tell your kids you have breast cancer with Caroline Leek
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38:50One of the questions I dreaded getting asked when I worked as a breast surgeon was ‘How do I tell my children?’ I don’t have children of my own, and I had no idea what to say. My breast care nurses would step in and I would breathe a sigh of relief. Judging from all your questions this week, telling your children you have cancer can be fraught with…
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How to deal with your hair falling out with Jasmin Julia Gupta
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46:16One of the first questions my patients asked when I told them they needed chemo was ‘Am I going to lose my hair?’. And when your hair does fall out, there are even more questions. Why does it come back grey and curly? How do I explain to my children that I’m bald? Where can you find a decent wig? On this episode I’m going to answer all your questio…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Leeanna Gantt. Leeanna was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer who turned her treatment experience into a mission to simplify medication management. During chemotherapy, she struggled to keep track of the many medications that were all in different forms and on different schedules. Realizing there was…
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Everything you need to know to prepare for chemo with Rachel Clifton
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38:47Just hearing the words ‘you need chemotherapy’ can turn your world upside down. I hated telling my patients they needed it, and when I found I out I would have it myself, I felt lost.Would my hair fall out? How bad would it be? Would it work? How would I cope? Add to that the other drugs we give patients - targeted therapies and immunotherapy - it …
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Breast surgery explained with Anushka Chaudhry
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48:07Are you struggling to decide what breast surgery to choose? Do you want to know if it’s worth having both breasts removed? How do you work out whether to have a breast reconstruction? There are so many things to consider when it comes to breast surgery, and in this episode I’m going to answer all your questions with this week’s guest, Anushka Chaud…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany. Dr. Ghofrany is a board-certified OB/GYN who has been in private practice for 25 years. She is the co-creator of TRIBE CALLED V and her intention is to help and guide women and people with vulvas and ovaries while addressing the mindset of fear surrounding health issues. Dr. Ghofrany has a…
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I'm really excited to tell you that we're starting season 2 with a bit of sparkle. Amy Dowden is one of the highest ranked ballroom and Latin American dancers in the county, and star of Saturday Night blockbuster TV show Strictly Come Dancing. And like many of you, I was so angry and sad when she told us that she had breast cancer in May last year …
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Coming soon… a new season of So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer
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1:41I’m excited to announce that So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer is back! Season two is coming soon, packed full of useful - and reliable - information for anyone who’s just been diagnosed, from how to tell your kids, to how chemo works, and what to eat… all powered by YOUR questions. Here’s a little flavour of season one, and details below of how you ca…
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