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Metastatic Breast Cancer: What It Means & What It Doesn’t- Part 1

2026-08-1027:38

I am grateful to have Dr. Shabana Dewani join me for this conversation. The words “stage IV breast cancer” can bring an enormous amount of fear. But fear is often made worse by uncertainty and misconceptions. In Part 1 of our special three-part series on metastatic breast cancer, we go back to the basics: What exactly is metastatic breast cancer? How is it different from early-stage disease? Where can breast cancer spread? And what does a metastatic diagnosis really mean for someone's...

Exercise Oncology: The Cancer Therapy Hiding in Plain Sight

2026-07-0747:37

What if one of the most powerful tools to help cancer patients wasn't another medication—but movement? In this episode of The Breast Cancer Podcast, Dr. Mark Cripe and I sit down with one of the world's leading pioneers in Exercise Oncology, Dr. Jay Harness, to discuss why exercise is becoming an essential part of cancer care. We explore: 💗 How exercise reduces cancer-related fatigue, anxiety, and depression 🏃‍♀️ The science behind Exercise Oncology 📊 The groundbreaking CHALLENGE Trial and wh...

Breaking the Silence: Breast Cancer in the South Asian Community

2026-06-0527:04

This episode is deeply personal to me. As the daughter of Indian immigrants, a breast surgeon, and a breast cancer survivor, I've seen firsthand how difficult it can be for our community to talk openly about health issues—especially breast cancer. Too often, conversations are delayed by fear, stigma, modesty, or the belief that we should simply "stay strong" and endure. But when it comes to breast cancer: 💔 Silence delays screening.💔 Silence delays diagnosis.💔 Silence can cost lives. In th...

The Silent Heart Crisis in South Asians

2026-05-0601:04:43

💛 The Silent Heart Crisis in South Asians This episode of The Breast Cancer Podcast is deeply personal to me. I am grateful that Dr. Mubin Syed joined me on this podcast to share his expertise and knowledge on Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians. I lost my mom to complications of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. And looking back, I often wonder: 👉 What did we miss? 👉 What did we not know sooner? That’s why I wanted to have this conversation. In this episode, we discuss an important r...

Too Young for Breast Cancer? Think Again: Myths, Facts & What Matters Most

2026-04-1047:34

Breast cancer in young women is rising—and many are left with more questions than answers. In this episode, we break down: ✔️ Why breast cancer happens in younger women ✔️ What symptoms you should never ignore ✔️ Genetics, fertility, and treatment decisions ✔️ The truth behind common myths And most importantly— 💛 You did nothing wrong. You are not alone. This conversation is about education, empowerment, and hope—for patients, survivors, and anyone who wants to understand. 🎧 Listen now and sh...

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