Save Your Breast

In this episode of Save Your Breast , Dr. Heather Macdonald — an OB/GYN, breast surgeon, and Director of the High-Risk Breast Clinic at Hoag — joins Dr. Nirav Savalia and host Kacey Polanco to unpack what it really means to be “high risk” for breast cancer. They break down how women can determine their level of risk, what genetic testing actually reveals, and how fertility, hormones, and family pl...

In this episode of Save Your Breast , we sit down with Selise, a breast cancer survivor, as she shares her deeply personal journey — from the moment she found her cancer to life after reconstruction. Selise opens up about how she chose her doctors, the decisions she made about reconstruction, and what recovery was really like. You’ll hear her honest reflections on the emotional and physical aspect...

In this episode of Save Your Breast , Dr. Sadia Khan, a breast surgical oncologist, joins Dr. Nirav Savalia to walk you through everything women should know when facing a breast cancer diagnosis — from early detection and screening to surgical decisions and recovery. Together, they clear up common misconceptions about mastectomies, explain the benefits of breast conservation through oncoplasty, an...

Ep. 4: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Surgery – A Conversation with Dr. Melvin Silverstein In this special episode of Save Your Breast , Dr. Nirav Savalia is joined by his mentor and legendary breast surgeon, Dr. Melvin Silverstein. Known for pioneering lumpectomy and introducing oncoplastic surgery to the U.S., Dr. Silverstein reflects on the evolution of breast cancer treatment, the rise of breas...

🎙 Ep. 3: Breaking Down a Real Oncoplastic Surgery Case with Dr. Savalia In this episode, Dr. Nirav Savalia dives into the details of a real oncoplastic breast surgery case. He walks us through how he approached a complex diagnosis, what happened when the cancer was larger than imaging predicted, and how he balanced oncologic safety with aesthetic preservation. This episode gives you a rare inside...

Ep. 2: Breaking Down the Basics – What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Reconstruction In this episode of Save Your Breast , Dr. Nirav Savalia and his surgical consultant, Kacey Polanco, dive into the fundamentals of breast reconstruction —what every woman should know when facing breast cancer surgery . Understanding your options early can make a profound difference in both your physical and e...

Welcome to the Save Your Breast podcast! In this episode, Dr. Nirav Savalia, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in oncoplastic breast surgery, introduces this innovative approach to breast cancer treatment. Oncoplastic surgery combines breast cancer removal with advanced plastic surgery techniques, helping women maintain their natural shape, confidence, and even sens...