Outside The Loupes

Everything you need to know before considering radiation treatment. Listen in on Dr. Katie Weichman and Ari Haberberg along with Radiation Oncologist Dr. Jana Fox as they discuss the latest developments in this powerful treatment option and dispell many misconceptions with honesty and sensitivity. Knowledge is power.

Using your own tissue in a post mastectomy reconstruction is an exciting and appealing option. Listen to Dr. Katie Weichman and Dr. Vishal Thanik in conversation with Ari Haberberg as they cover all the benefits and challanges of this exciting approach and how it compares to an inplant reconstruction. Learn all you need to help you make your most informed choices.

Dr. Katie Weichman and Dr. Vishal Thanik, with Ari Haberberg, discuss this major step in breast cancer recovery with experience, insight, humor, and compassion. Know what to expect and why, as you navigate your journey with knowledge. READ OUR SUBSTACK for this episode - What The Test Is Actually For

We all carry within us a powerful predictive tool, not only for determining your risk of cancer but how to best treat it once you are diagnosed. Listen to Kimberly Amoroso - Certified Genetic Counselor in conversation with Katie Weichman and Ari Haberberg as they break down this powerful approach to prediction and treatment.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, planning for the future, or supporting someone you love, we hope this conversation provides clarity, reassurance, and practical guidance during an overwhelming time. A board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, pioneer in reproductive medicine, and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Treiser has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate fertility...

A lumpectomy may be your best path forward. Listen to Dr. Vishal Thanik, Dr. Katie Weichman and Ari Haberberg discuss all aspects of this approach - what to expect, what to know, and what to ask your physician before you make your decision.

What to know and consider before choosing a plastic surgeon for your reconstruction. Dr. Katie Weichman, Dr. Vishal Thanik and Ari Haberberg provide detailed information to inform your most important choices from how to choose the best surgeon for you through the post operative care you may not be aware of. A thorough, compassionate discussion meant to leave you as informed as possible during this...

Dr. Vishal Thanik, Dr. Katie Weichman and Ari Haberberg discuss with data, intellectual rigor, and compassion, the many facets, facts, concerns, and avoidable pitfalls in meeting with a breast surgeon for the first time. An in-depth discussion that will leave you better prepared for this crucial step in your journey.

Dr. Vishal Thanik and Dr. Katie Weichman, along with Ari Haberberg, discuss all you need to know about the who, how, and why's of mammograms, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment tools, and how best to approach and understand this vital step towards wellness.

Welcome to OUTSIDE THE LOUPES - Episode 1 introduces Dr. Vishal Thanik and Dr. Katie Weichman, Board Certified plastic surgeons in conversation with documentary filmmaker Ari Haberberg as they begin creating a library of episodes meant to help the breast cancer patient navigate the many complicated decisions faced while pursue treatment in the current medical climate. Each episode will tackle a ne...