The Breast Cancer Podcast

Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series- 3 Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series. In this episode, we discuss nipple sparing mastectomy and reconstruction. -Find out who are the ideal candidates -Learn about Nipple delay procedure -Learn about the risks...

Please join me and Dr. Tiwari as we talk with Dr. Karishma Kirti, who is an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon in Mumbai, India. She discusses breast cancer incidence, diagnosis treatment in rural and urban India. She is a phenomenal breast surgeon who is spreading awareness on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. She uses social media to educate the community. This is an incredible episo...

In this episode Dr. Tiwari and I talk with Physical Therapist, Jodi Diestler from ReVital Cancer Rehab to learn how prehab and rehab can help a patient through oncology treatment.  We discuss: They discuss: •Prehab before breast cancer surgery  •Cancer rehab after breast cancer diagnosis  •Limitations after breast reconstruction  •Lymphedema, fatigue, exercise and more.    Learn more about Revital...

Two are better than one Breast surgeons: This is a model where two breast surgeons (myself and Dr. Mark Cripe) collaborate and operate together to perform double mastectomies. Over the last several years, Dr. Mark Cripe and I performed several double mastectomies together. We are both fellowship trained breast surgeons and we train residents and breast surgery fellow (who is already a general surg...

Join me in a conversation with Breast cancer survivor and an author, Jennifer Skinnell and her Breast Surgeon, Dr. Mark Cripe about how she navigated her diagnosis and how she used her intuition to help guide her journey. Her life is also unique in a sense she lives in an RV. She is very inspirational for anyone who is recently diagnosed with cancer, or is in the middle of their journey. Don’t Wai...

In honor of "PRIDE" month, please join me for a conversation with Dr. Lucy Bucher- she is a passionate OB/GYN and has been a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. We talk about breast cancer and its impact in the LGBTQIA+ community. Risk factors Causes of disparities in care and how we can mitigate them Breast Cancer symptoms Breast cancer screening in: LGB women Cis-gender guideli...

National Women’s Health week is celebrated each year, beginning on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. The theme for this year is, “Women’s Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care and Wellbeing.” Please welcome, Dr. Anita Somani, she is a highly respected healthcare professional, currently works as an OBGYN as well as, she is currently serving her first term...

It is my honor to welcome, Dr. Jovita Oruwari, MD FACS. She is a superstar Breast Surgeon, Wife, Mom and an Author. She is also a fellowship, trained breast surgeon from Women and Infants hospital of Rhode Island – Brown University, currently practicing in St. Louis. She has been voted as one of St. Louis top docs by her peers every year from 2007 to present she was selected for excellence in heal...

Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience.  In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy. Body Image is:  •How you see or picture yourself. •How you feel others perceive you. •W...

Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series- 2 Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series. In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of dealing with breast cancer topics like: •Early detection through mammography •Understanding dense breasts •The various stag...

Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience.  In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy. This can induce menopause in women who are not yet menopausal. “Induced menopause” can...

Introducing Breast-Plastic Surgery Education- series 1 Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast has teamed up with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you a NEW educational series: The Breast & Plastic Education Series!  Join us as we discuss all topics pertaining to breast and plastic surgery. We will discuss different type of breast and reconstruction surgeries, give you tips on what to e...

Happy New Year, 2024. I have re-introduced myself and the reasons for why I want to keep working on this podcast. Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience. Though, you may have completed surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, you may have lingering side-effects that continue for sometime. This is the first episode of the series, &quot...

"Is it possible to 'move on' after a cancer diagnosis?" This is a question that has been asked often. Join us as we discuss the answer together. Cancer can change your life in many ways, and it's okay to react differently. Some become advocates while others may not even want to talk about cancer. Ultimately, you must prioritize what is right for you. This conversation is s...

Meet Shannon, a remarkable breast cancer survivor who recently began her journey of sobriety. She openly shares her story of alcohol dependency and how it affected her life. Shannon will highlight the challenges she faced while striving for a sober lifestyle and how she has managed to maintain it for the past five months. Additionally, Dr. Halaharvi and Monica Brooks will recount their own experie...

Today is a special episode where we have 4 experts with us today to answer some of your burning questions.   In this episode we welcome: Dr. Mark Cripe, Breast and Melanoma Surgeron Dr. Shabana Dewani, Medical Oncologist Emily Finn, DPT Dr. Deepa Halaharvi, Breast Surgeon You asked, we answered.  Here's a snippet of a few questions that will be answered in this podcast: How can I do to manage...

We all know how beneficial exercising is to our overall health.  Physical Therapist, Emily Finn, breaks down the benefits specific to cancer prevention and a cancer diagnosis.  Emily has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  She's also a Level I CrossFit Coach, pelvic health educator, and works with cancer rehabilitation.   In this episode we'll discuss: What exercise really means Exercise...

We welcome back our good friend and oncology dietitian, Alison Tierney!  Shortly after airing her episode in March 2022, Alison received devastating news that changed her life.  In this episode, Alison shares personal details of her own cancer diagnosis and how it has impacted her life and business.  She opens up about having "imposter syndrome", receiving her cancer diagnosis while tryi...

A breast cancer diagnosis can impact fertility and family planning.  Today we're speaking with Dr. Famuyiwa (aka Dr. Yemi) as she breaks down options available for young women faced with a breast cancer diagnosis. As each patient is different, please discuss all treatment options with your doctor. Worth The Wait Charity: Instagram @worththewaitcharity https://worththewaitcharity.com/donate/ I...

Did you know PREhab is an option before going into surgery or starting treatment?  In this episode we talk with Physical Therapist, Jodi Diestler from ReVital Cancer Rehab to learn how prehab and rehab can help a patient through oncology treatment.  We discuss: What is prehab? How can it help? What you can do for cancer related-fatigue. Why you shouldn't settle with issues you're facing....

Pastor Jennifer Jackson offers us ways to find joy through challenging times.  She provides us her learnings as she went through her own breast cancer diagnosis.  She strives to help women through life, whether it's a book, her own radio show, or by mentoring them.  She loves to make new friends from a multitude of backgrounds and hear their stories.  We think you'll be uplifted by our d...

Learn more about Goldilocks Mastectomies from Dr. Cripe and Dr. Halaharvi.  Find out what it is, who is a candidate, benefits and risks, as well as the patient experience.    Dr. Mark Cripe and Dr. Deepa Halaharvi are breast surgeons in Columbus, Ohio who often work as a team to provide the best patient outcomes.  Watch the full episode on YouTube. Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

Aesthetic Flat Closure is an option for all cancer patients and previvors.  Listen in as Dr. Halaharvi and Dr. Cripe talk about this option and why aesthetic flat closure is more that just cutting out the cancer. You can watch the full episode on YouTube . Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

We're kicking off a three part series on mastectomies.  Why?  Well the breast cancer world is constantly changing and more options may be available to consider.  Plus, mastectomies aren't what they used to be!  Listen in as Dr.'s Mark Cripe and Deepa Halaharvi discuss the different types of mastectomies, including skin-sparing mastectomy, sensation preserving mastectomy, aesthetic f...

Meet Chrissy, a Registered Nurse turned nipple tattoo artist, who is a nipple tattoo expert leading the industry.  Listen in as we discuss: How to find a reputable and experienced tattoo artist  What to expect at an appointment Insurance coverage Aftercare instructions Unilateral vs bilateral mastectomy Cost of areola tattoos Planning for a nipple sparing mastectomy 3D vs. 4D tattoos Links discuss...