INTERLUDE: Cancer Stories with Dr. Teplinsky

On today’s solo episode, I am sharing updates in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC accounts for about 10-15% of all breast cancer and is an aggressive subtype. I talk about general treatment for TNBC, updates to early stage breast cancer including addition of immunotherapy with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and use of PARP inhibitors (olaparib- Lynparza). I break down what we do for resi...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Abby Match. Abby was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2020 at the age of 35 and shortly after, she found out she is a BRCA1 mutation carrier. On today’s episode, she shares her story and what life looks like beyond cancer. We talk about how Abby discussed her diagnosis with her young daughter, the significant lifestyle changes that...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Hil Moss. Hil was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28. She had recently started classes for her MBA and felt a lump. After being told several times she was too young for breast cancer, she was ultimately diagnosed. On today’s episode, she shares her story which included chemotherapy, mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction and an initia...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Tracy Milgram. Tracy is a breast and ovarian cancer previvor and a BRCA mutation carrier. She was diagnosed with a BRCA mutation at the age of 21 after she had already had 3 benign breast lumpectomies. She speaks about what her breast cancer surveillance looked like in that next decade and how she made the decision to go ahead with prophylactic surgery...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Jen Rozenbaum. Jen is a boudoir and portrait photographer, author, and breast cancer survivor and advocate. She talks about how she used her camera as a tool for healing and journaling as she went through breast cancer treatment. Her incredible work helps women celebrate their femininity and embrace their beautiful bodies as they live with and/or beyond...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Kim Holden. Kim is an intimacy and relationship coach focusing on creating a nonjudgemental space to talk about intimacy. She is a breast cancer survivor and she speaks about her own personal journey and relationships — and how she realized she was not connected to her body. Kim and I discuss the common sexual health concerns that cancer survivors...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Christine Handy. Christine is an author, motivational speaker, mother, patient advocate, a model and a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer in 2012 after going through two major health issues in the preceding years. She speaks about the challenges that she faced when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the power t...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Anne Peled. Dr. Peled is a breast, reconstructive and plastic surgeon and is trained both as a plastic surgeon and breast cancer surgeon. She is also a breast cancer survivor. On today’s episode, she shares how her experience of becoming a patient made her a better doctor and talks all about breast surgery and reconstruction. We go over option...

It’s time for Teaching Tuesday! Join me for a solo episode where I break down breast cancer staging. Breast cancer staging is complex and depends on various factors. On this episode, learn about clinical and pathologic staging, anatomic staging (TNM – tumor size, nodal status and metastases) and prognostic staging, the differences between these terms and when you use which one!

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Kimberly Tronic. Kimberly was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 36 in 2017. Her initial treatment was standard with chemotherapy and surgery but then her cancer recurred in the liver and she’s gone through multiple surgeries since. On today’s episode, she shares her story and speaks about the importance of not only finding your community but al...

“I don’t want to just survive. I want to overcome and thrive.”- Kawana Rucker On today’s episode, I am speaking with Kawana Rucker. Kawana was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 4 years ago and she shares her diagnosis and how she made her treatment choices, especially when it came to difficult decisions. After her initial treatment, Kawana became a health coach and now focuses on emp...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Alicia Renee. Alicia was diagnosed with stage I ovarian cancer in the summer of 2021 after she presented with what she initially thought was food poisoning. She talks about her diagnosis and the healing process that happened after. We speak about the importance of grieving so you can begin to heal after a diagnosis, the importance of holding space for y...

On today’s episode, I am sharing with you a conversation from an Instagram Live that I did this week with Jess Movold. Jess is a running and strength coach- she is one of the running coaches at Runner’s World and a strength coach at The Fort in NYC. This conversation focuses on the importance of wellness- exercise (lots on running and strength training), goal setting, nutrition, hydrat...

On today’s episode, join host, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a board certified medical oncologist, as she shares updates in the treatment of early stage breast cancer (stage I-III) in premenopausal women. What you’ll get on this episode: Breast cancer statistics in young women (and a little bit on screening) (1:23) Challenges for young adults with breast cancer (4:45) Triple negative breast...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Emily Pareti. Emily was originally diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma back in 2010 and underwent chemotherapy at the age of 18. She had a relapse in 2017 when she was living in Hawaii and is now cancer-free. Emily talks about how her treatment led her to discover her body in new ways. She became a certified yoga instructor and started integrating Eastern m...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. John Marshall and Liza Marshall who are the authors of “ Off Our Chests: A Candid Tour Through The World of Cancer” . John is a medical oncologist and professor at Georgetown University and an international expert in gastrointestinal cancers. Liza is a retired lawyer and founding member of Hope Connections for Cancer Support . She was diagnose...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Asha Miller. Asha was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and she shares her story starting with diagnosis to treatment and beyond. We speak about how she empowered herself to make treatment decisions that were right for her and how to talk to your medical team in those situations. She discusses her experience with medical racism, the biases that exist...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Jani Jensen. Dr. Jensen is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist and she was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2019. She shares her story of diagnosis and treatment- what helped her to make the decision to have a bilateral mastectomy and undergo chemotherapy — and how she showed up in a vulnerable and authentic way t...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Crystal Morgan. Crystal was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2016 after having symptoms for nearly a year that she had attributed to chronic anemia and being busy with parenting and her career. On today’s episode, she talks about how her diagnosis and treatment over the past 5 years. We speak about the importance of prayer and her faith, t...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Claire Paxman. Claire is a family member of the founder of Paxman Scalp Cooling, a brand ambassador and the Director of Global Training. Claire’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36 and hair loss was devastating to her. She tried an earlier version of cold capping that was available to her in the United Kingdom in the 1990s bu...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Miranda McKeon. Miranda is 19 years old and is a sophomore at the University of Southern California. She is an actress and well known for her role as Josie Pye on the Netflix series, Anne with an E . In June 2021, Miranda felt a lump in her breast and was very quickly diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She has been public in sharing her breast cancer...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Heather Schultz. Dr. Schultz is a psychiatrist, a mom of 3 and was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after turning 41. She ended up needing chemotherapy with Taxotere and Cytoxan (“TC” regimen) and decided to do cold capping (scalp cooling) during her chemotherapy to try to reduce the risk of hair loss. She shares how she came to the decisi...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Christan Brown. Christan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 at the age of 38. Hair loss was initially one of the hardest chemotherapy side effects to deal with but she quickly realized that she had to keep living her life and so, she started focusing on finding happiness in the journey. Christan shares how she chose not to shave her head, how she...

Shannon McAndrews joins me on today’s episode to talk about hair loss during chemotherapy. Shannon was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in spring 2020. She underwent treatment with chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and is now on endocrine therapy. Shannon talks about how it felt to lose her hair, shaving her head and her decision to be bald during treatment (and not get a wig). We talk ab...

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Joelle Scales. Joelle is a Cosmetics Coordinator and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2020. She quickly realized that her skin care routine would have to change due to the effects of cancer treatment. Joelle shares her expertise about how to best take care of your skin (including your scalp and nails) during chemotherapy and after completion...