Meet my dear friend, artist, and three-time cancer survivor Marianne DuQuette Cuozzo! We talk about her cancer experience, her life as an artist, and how the two worlds collided with her fab LymphaDIVAs collab. She also shares her tried and true fashion tips for those of us who are flat and don’t have breast reconstruction. 

Thank you to LympheDIVAs for sponsoring this special episode! For 10% off of your LympheDIVAs purchase, visit this link and enter promo code CF2023 at checkout.

Shopping for a wig for the very first time when you're about to lose your hair to chemo can be a very daunting task. Have no fear, Jess the @hairlossgirlboss is here! She's a true expert when it comes to finding the perfect wig and offers up some really great tips about where to find the best ones, how to care for and style them, insurance coverage options and so much more. I promise you'll be so excited to shop for yours after listening to this episode!

We went there! I had a very candid and informative conversation with Gerie DiPiano, women's healthcare expert and President and CEO of FemmePharma. We discussed all of the sexual health and intimacy challenges that cancer patients face, some very proven and effective solutions, and the importance of feminine self-care whether you're sexually active or not.

To know Lauren is to love Lauren! I had so much fun recording this episode with my new friend Lauren Candies Tarpley, author of the Type A Guide To Cancer series. Her latest guide is about to hit and focuses on hair loss. Tune in to hear her story, her "why" behind her popular guidebook series, and our deep-dive conversation about hair loss and how to embrace this difficult part of cancer treatment.

Want to meet a fierce triple-negative breast cancer thriver turned fashion designer? Introducing Nahomi Enrico, Founder of Busca La Luz. Tune into this very special episode to hear Nahomi's story and how she launched her very own fashion brand which gives back $5 to the Triple Negative Breast Foundation for each and every item sold!

I can't believe it's been 10 years since my triple negative breast cancer diagnosis. Join me as I reflect on my breast cancer experience, the ups and downs along the way and most importantly the lessons that I learned. I hope you enjoy this special episode!

I love when beautiful things are born at the intersection of fashion and cancer, and this episode is such a great example of that! Meet Jenn Greenhut, stage IV triple-negative breast cancer thriver turned handbag designer. She founded Zero Negative, a beautiful accessories collection in 2017 which has since raised thousands of dollars for UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation. Learn more about her story by checking out this very special episode!

It's March and it's Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month! If you don't know her already, meet my dear friend and colleague Hayley Dinerman, Executive Director of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Learn how the Foundation got started, what TNBC Day is all about, and how you can help support this unique organization that has truly become a home for triple negative breast cancer patients, thrivers and their caretakers alike! To learn more or to make a donation to this worthy cause, go to tnbcfoundation.org.  

Do you love your long hair and can't imagine losing it to chemo? You won't want to miss this episode with my new friend Caileigh Scott. She went the cold capping route and shared all of the pros and cons. The emotional and physical aspects of hair loss. The best part? She's totally rocking and embracing her fabulous short hair, tune in to hear the whole convo and learn how you can do the same!

If you don't know her already, please meet my dear friend Jen Rozenbaum. A boudoir photographer, breast cancer survivor and author who has helped so many of us feel connected to ourselves after breast cancer treatment. We took a deep dive into dating and divorce after breast cancer and Jen offered some really great tips so do not miss this episode!

I'm so glad that I met Teeru Bihani, founder of Bihani Jewelry. She's literally a cancer researcher by day, and a jewelry designer by night who creates beautiful designs while giving back to the cancer community. Each month, Teeru donates a portion of Bihani Jewelry sales to an organization that provides direct support to patients, survivors, thrivers, and previvors. Check this episode out, it's the perfect blend of cancer and fashion! Click here to shop this very unique jewelry collection.

You're going to love Rachelle aka @theoriginalrachelle! I instantly connected with this fellow fashionista. We talked about her passion for all things fashion and beauty, and her dedication to bringing awareness and support to the young breast cancer community is truly inspiring. Tune in for the full scoop!

If you're a patient or caregiver you won't want to miss this crash course in getting organized and keeping your calm through a cancer diagnosis or whatever challenges life throws your way. Join host Melissa Berry and her amazing life and business coach Brooke Burns, Founder of Brooke Burns Coaching for some very practical organizational tips for getting through even your toughest days.

Just in case you missed the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium adventures of Hayley Dinerman (Executive Director of The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation), Ricki Fairley (Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance) and host Melissa Berry, here's your chance to get the key takeaways and latest developments that we learned at this very important annual breast cancer conference. Thank you to our partners Gilead, Merck and Genentech for helping us to make this program possible!

Host Melissa Berry has learned so much about bone health as a result of her, "Beautiful To The Bone" podcast series, as well as a special episode produced for the "It's All About The Break" campaign. Tune in to hear Melissa share her favorite "snippets" from some of the past episodes and in just under an hour you'll have enough information to advocate for YOUR bone health and get a DXA scan!

Join host Melissa Berry and she sits down with one of her dear friends Kristen Carbone, breast cancer previvor and founder of Brilliantly. Learn all about Kristen's amazing, "Brilliantly Warm" invention, how she recently scored coverage about her brand in Goop, and the why behind her mission.

Host Melissa Berry sits down with young triple-negative breast cancer thriver, Sydney Różycki. At the young age of 23, Sydney discovered her own breast cancer and also learned that she had a BRCA mutation.  Tune into this very special episode to hear Sydney's story and learn why it's so important to advocate for yourself no matter how young you are. You'll also get to hear about her upcoming wedding and the amazing love story leading up to it!

Hot flashes. Mood swings. Menopause is a hot topic these days, and host Melissa Berry interviews Tamsen Fadal who shares her menopause journey and her "why" behind her fierce advocacy and dedication to demystifying this challenging chapter in women's lives. From hot flashes to mood swings and everything in between, Tamsen is your menopause coach. If you're approaching menopause or are in the thick of it, you won't want to miss this episode!

Fasten your seat belts for this very special episode with Jennifer Lopez, space technologist, and National Geographic Explorer, who's on a mission to make the world better through technology and to help unravel the secrets of the cosmos. She's also a triple-negative breast cancer thriver who discovered that she has advanced osteoporosis as a result of her treatment. Tune in for this very candid and eye-opening conversation about the importance of advocating for your bone health before your cancer treatment even begins.

Host Melissa Berry met journalist Anne D'Innocenzio long before they were both diagnosed with and treated for triple negative breast cancer. Melissa was a fashion publicist and she'd pitch Anne when she wrote for Women's Wear Daily as well as the Associated Press. The two were reunited when amutual friend told Melissa that she knew someone who wrote for the AP and had TNBC...the rest is history! Today, Anne is a TNBC thriver, journalist and now starring in her very first solo show, "The Red Light Zones." This special performance took place in October and a portion of the proceeds were donated to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Tune in to hear Anne's whole story and the "why" behind her passion for stand-up, storytelling and living her life to its fullest, post-diagnosis.

Host Melissa Berry gets migraines! Not fun! So it was time to chat with someone who knows a thing or two about these debilitating headaches. Introducing Joe Coe, Director of Education, Digital Strategy and Co-President of the Global Healthy Living Foundation and host of the, "Talking Head Pain" podcast. The two spoke in great detail about the different types of medications available, prevention and how to advocate for yourself if you suffer from migraines. Breast cancer treatment is tough enough, but if you get a migraine on top of it all it can be incredibly overwhelming so tune in to learn more!

Host Melissa Berry speaks with Dr. Edward Fox, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal oncology surgery. He is a professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Oncology, and a professor in the Department of Medicine at the Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Health., to talk about the importance of having a bone health plan and advocating for yourself. Learn about overlapping fracture risk such as menopause and breast cancer, who can get a DXA scan and when the best point of entry is for screening, diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Fox works closely with American Bone Health, so be sure to use their fracture risk calculator right here. Discuss the results with your healthcare provider so you can develop your own bone health plan. Thank you Amgen for making this episode possible!

Melissa has a really fun yet insightful chat with TNBC Thriver founder Kelly Thomas and breast cancer advocate Vaishalee Howey. These two beauties met on their triple negative breast cancer paths, and are a beautiful example of finding connection and community after a breast cancer diagnosis. They talk about the importance of seeking sisterhood when you're first diagnosed and share their experience modeling the newly launched AnaOno x Lori Goldstein collection benefiting the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Tune in for the full scoop!

Host Melissa Berry has a high energy, insightful interview with Rev. Tammie Denyse, Founder of Carrie's TOUCH. In addition to breast cancer advocacy, Tammie is also very passionate about bone health. From secondary fracture prevention, osteoporosis risks for postmenopausal women, and moving the needle on racial disparity, Tammie shares a wealth of knowledge that she has gained through many years as a dedicated advocate. You won't want to miss this special episode which is part of the #itsallaboutthebreak bone health campaign. Thank you Amgen for making this episode possible!

Host Melissa Berry sits down with breast cancer advocate and Instagram Reels extraordinaire Dani Trops to talk breast cancer, confidence, dating after breast cancer....and nipples! So many of us are faced with having to make the decision to reconstruct our nipples, get nipple tattoos....or do nothing at all. Tune in to hear this very real conversation about how to navigate the nipple dilemma.

Melissa is a huge fan of Wildfire Magazine, so it was a major treat for her to speak with founder April Stearns. April has created an incredible platform for the breast cancer community to share their stories, and even offers virtual writing workshops for those who want to really sharpen their skills. In this episode, learn all about April, her "why" behind Wildfire and how sharing your story (on both the giving and receiving ends) can be a truly healing experience.

Melissa sits down with Tricia Totten aka @flexingaftercancer, 56 year-old breast cancer thriver, bone health and fitness advocate to share her first hand experience about how to keep your bones strong and healthy after a breast cancer diagnosis and menopause.  Tricia is such a great example of being super proactive and advocating for your bone health! Thank you to Amgen for making this episode possible by supporting this special #beautifultothebone series.

Ever wonder what nipple and areola tattooing is all about? Well, here's everything you need to know from Tara Williamson, breast cancer thriver and owner of Pink Ink Tattoo. Melissa and Tara discuss the tattooing process, when's the best time to consider getting a consultation, health insurance coverage, how to find the best artist in your area and what questions to ask them when conducting your interviews.

Melissa takes a deep dive into the world of breast cancer myths with the amazing Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky. Should you avoid eating soy? Is it ok to continue exercising during chemo? What are the pros and cons of cold capping? Can you still get your nails done during treatment?  Tune in to hear the answers to all of these questions and many more!

Host Melissa Berry has a very in-depth and valuable conversation with Dr. Andrea Singer about bone health as it relates to breast cancer and menopause. Grab a pen because by listening to this episode, you'll learn practical ways to prevent bone loss, how to maintain strong bones even if you're post menopausal and undergoing breast cancer treatment, how to and so much more!

Host Melissa Berry has a dynamic conversation with the amazing Rori Zura, Founder of Foobs & Fitness. Rori was determined to protect her body and skin from radiation, so she came up with a routine that prevents burns and keeps your energy levels up. Tune in to learn the step-by-step process, as well as learn all about Rori's amazing shift in her career path as a result of advocating for herself several times over!

Host Melissa Berry had the unique opportunity to speak with Dr. Michele McDermott, Medical Director of Bone Health for Amgen. Dr. McDermott founded the Menopause and Osteoporosis Center in Austin, Texas which she directed until she joined Amgen in 2018.  This episode is packed with tons of information about bone health as it relates to breast cancer. How often should you get a DXA scan? What happens if you don't monitor your bone density during treatment? What are the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis? Tune in to find out her answers to these questions and many more!

Host Melissa Berry has a very candid conversation with her Dad, Steve Berry about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and everything in between. Tune in to hear this heartfelt conversation filled with laughter and tears about how Steve supported and dealt with his daughters' triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis. He openly shares his thoughts and fears upon Melissa's diagnosis as well as some advice about how to support your loved one who is faced with cancer treatment. This episode is excellent for patients but also for caregivers, as Steve was not only there to support Melissa through her experience but also for her Mom Barbara who was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer several years prior.

Before you even think about hitting "play" on this episode, you've got to take a look at Dr. Bridget's Instagram account. It's the perfect blend of breast cancer advocacy and dentistry with a very serious dose of fashion. Host Melissa Berry has a fun yet information conversation with Dr. Bridget, covering everything from her breast cancer experience, her passion for fashion, and weighs in on the do's and don'ts when it comes to breast cancer treatment and dental hygiene, and the exciting new launch of her very own NYC based practice, Maison BE Dental. Tune in and grab a pen, lots of great advice about caring for your teeth throughout treatment!

Host Melissa Berry catches up with her very first triple negative BFF, Ricki Fairley! Ricki is the CEO & Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and since their first interview Ricki has been making some serious strides towards eradicating Black breast cancer.  She launched When We Tri(al), a movement dedicated to empowering and educating Black women on the importance of clinical trial participation. The movement aims to change the devastating breast cancer mortality rates for Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Black women are drastically underrepresented in clinical trials; only 3% of clinical trial participants leading to FDA approval of cancer drugs between 2008 and 2018 were Black.  Tune in to learn more about this truly groundbreaking movement!

Claire Gill, Chief Executive Officer at the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, returns to the show to give us a refresher about bone health, but also brings us all up to speed on the current legislation surrounding the medical reimbursement rate for the DXA scan. From bone health tips to prevent fracture to ways that you can help get this bill passed,  Claire shares everything that you need to know about bone health AND how to advocate for it! 

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Host Melissa Berry sits down with Kimberly Irvine, 2x Breast Cancer Survivor, CEO of KGI Health and Author of STRONG [ER+] to talk about breast cancer, divorce, dating, parenting and everything in between. Most recently, Kimberly made the decision to reconstruct her breasts once again after going flat for many years. Tune in to hear her insights about her physical and emotional challenges and how she overcame them…many times over.

Just when we thought we knew everything there was about BRCA testing…then along came JScreen! Host Melissa Berry sits down with Emily Goldberg, Genetic Counselor for JScreen for an insightful conversation about who should get genetic testing, next steps if you test positive for the BRCA gene, if you should test for other genes even after you’re treated for breast cancer and more! Tune into this insightful episode, and also head on over to JScreen.org if you or someone you love is interested in genetic testing.

This amazing national non-profit organization offers free professional counseling support groups and educational workshops pertaining to emotional and financial well being for anyone affected by cancer. Tune in to learn all about the incredible support that is available to all of us, and just a phone call away! The CancerCare Hopeline is 800-813-HOPE, and there’s even a special hotline for my triple negative breast cancer thrivers out there. Just call 877-880-8622 if you or someone you know needs support.

You don’t want to miss this one! Everyone needs a Kim Angell in their life. Kim is not only an incredible breast cancer advocate and metastatic breast cancer thriver, but she’s also a travel lover and just wait till you hear how she met her hubby, Josh. Thank you Kim for sharing all of you with all of us!

Cheryl joins Melissa once again to chat about all of the great work that American Bone Health has done to keep the breast cancer community informed. Learn how to advocate for your bone health, the importance of the DXA scan and so much more!

Host Melissa Berry sits down with the amazing Asha Miller, breast cancer and body love advocate. Asha takes us on an incredibly inspiring walk through her breast cancer experience. She candidly shares with us how it led to radical body love, and how to love your new “you” after breast cancer treatment and surgery!

Join host Melissa Berry and breast cancer advocate Abby Match for an informative conversation about breast cancer, family history and genetics. Abby shares her insights and passion for knowing your family history, where to go for genetics testing and so much more!

Host Melissa Berry is joined by the amazing Kara Frazier, founder of Fighting Pretty. Kara was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at the very young age of 26. Fighting Pretty is a non-profit organization that helps women feel strong and beautiful during and after cancer treatments. It works with hospitals, cancer clinics and support groups to provide pink boxing gloves, donated "clean" lipstick and inspirational coloring pages. Tune in to hear all about Kara's story and her amazing mission!

Want to hear an inspiring story about a rock star triple negative breast cancer thriver? Meet Kelly Thomas. She's a content creator, founder of @tnbc_thrivers, as well as the virtual host for the @tnbcfoundation’s monthly zoom chats for women living and thriving with triple negative breast cancer.  When she’s not supporting the TNBC Community, she’s encouraging cancer survivors to move their body with #exercise4survival. Tune in to learn more and get ready for a serious dose of high energy and valuable information about TNBC!

Host Melissa Berry has a reunion with Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. This is a dynamic yet very informative follow up to the last conversation that they had about the impact that cancer can have on bone health....and what you can do to prevent bone loss and fracture with a focus on drug prevention. Don't miss this one!

Melissa sits down with Hayley Dinerman, Executive Director of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and Ricki Fairley, Founder of TOUCH, The National Breast Cancer Alliance to recap some of the most important takeaways from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Learn how breast cancer advocacy groups, pharmaceutical companies and doctors are partnering to find a cure for Triple Negative Breast Cancer while keeping the patient community informed.

Not only is model Alissa Jo Caputo beautiful on the outside, but she's also a true beauty on the inside. She shares her entire journey with us in the hopes of informing and inspiring the newly diagnosed, beginning with her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 31, her decision to conserve her fertility, how she navigated her reconstruction choices, and everything in between. This episode is part of a special series called, "Breast Reconstruction: Real Life Conversations,” and is brought to you by Allergan Aesthetics.

Need a crash course in bone health? Look no further. Your host Melissa Berry aka Cancer Fashionista shares the most important facts about bone health that she learned last year when interviewing top experts and patient advocates for her special series, "Beautiful To The Bone."

Put your seatbelts on for this one. A Yale graduate, family nurse practitioner, breast cancer thriver AND the President of The Pink Agenda, Nicole's passion for philanthropy is contagious, so listen here to learn more! The Pink Agenda is a nonprofit organization committed to raising money for breast cancer research and care, as well as awareness of the disease among young professionals.

Can I get a woot woot for EMME?! Not only is Emme a dear friend of mine, but she’s the world’s first curvy supermodel and has dedicated her life to body image. In this truly special episode, she shares her own cancer story and challenges, how to love your body no matter what you’re going through, and some really great ways to navigate the tough emotions that come along with losing your breasts.

Imagine a Barbie camper for breast cancer patients….introducing Move Over Breast Cancer! This incredible non-profit organization was founded by breast cancer thriver Paula Flory and is an incredible mobile lounge and salon bringing safe, compassionate and stylish support services straight to the patient’s doorstep. Hear all about her inspiring story and how it led to the creation of this truly unique service!

Melissa sits down with her very own gynecologist, Dr. Tracy Scheller for a bone health deep dive as it relates to breast cancer and menopause. Dr. Scheller is the Medical Director of the Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at Englewood Health, and is board certified in obstetrics, gynecology and integrative medicine. So she knows her stuff! Not sure when to get a DEXA scan? How to prevent bone loss? What kind of impact menopause has on your bone health? Then this episode’s for you!

Melissa had so much fun on the Sipps With Survivors podcast that she decided to invite founders Vicki Campana and Randalynn Vasel to join her right on Dear, Cancer I'm Beautiful! These ovarian cancer survivors and breast cancer previvors share their stories and AND offer up tons of great advice about starting your own podcast.

Join Melissa and her good friends Trish and Tiffany, founders of Hip Hop Happy Hour. Since the start of the pandemic, they've hosted this coveted virtual gathering every Friday night on Instagram Live. The weekly show supports and celebrates those in the cancer community and beyond, through their shared love of community, advocacy and hip hop. They discuss the debut of #ReclaimOctober, their plans for the upcoming year and so much more!

Melissa sits down with breast cancer thriver and Chest Confessions author Christina Wilson who very candidly shares her story about being misdiagnosed and treated, as well as all of the sexual health, body image and relationship issues that came along with it. If you're looking for some solid guidance about being your own advocate with a side of sex ed for cancer thrivers, then this episode's for you!

Host Melissa Berry sits down with top plastic surgeons and breast reconstruction experts Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank. In an effort to shift the narrative surrounding breast reconstruction, the two doctors collaborated to create a new project called Restored. Restored is a book and art exhibit that tells the stories of twelve breast reconstruction patients from different walks of life. The project includes images, lifecasts, and words from each woman that convey the physical and emotional restoration that breast reconstruction can provide. 100% of the proceeds of the Restored book will be donated to the AiRS Foundation. A special thank you to our sponsor Allergan Aesthetics for making this special episode possible.

Never had a DEXA scan? That’s ok! It’s never too late to learn about the importance of bone health, especially if you’re a breast cancer survivor, or are currently in treatment. Join Melissa in Part 2 of this special mini-series as she interviews breast cancer thriver and physician Dr. Alexea. Thank you Dr. Alexea for stepping forward and welcoming us to join you on her very own bone health journey! Learn all about Dr. Alexea's DEXA scan results, her emotions surrounding the test, her next steps for maximizing her bone health and more!

Melissa has a very candid and informative conversation with Dr. Sommer, Professor of SIU Medicine Institute of Plastic Surgery and breast cancer advocate (and superstar winemaker) Susan Danenberger.  Susan was very unhappy with her initial breast reconstruction, and openly shares her struggle as well as the path that led her to Dr. Sommer and her successful revision. Learn about insurance coverage relative to breast reconstruction, what you should ask your plastic surgeon before heading into the OR, the importance of getting that second opinion and much more!

Breast reconstruction brings with it many challenges, so thank goodness for the AiRs Foundation! The Foundation works in partnership with health care providers, offering the resources necessary to make this surgery an option for women who would not otherwise have access to it. During this informative interview with Founding Member, Morgan Hare, learn about the organization’s mission, how to apply for a grant, and the importance of being your own advocate.

Never had a DEXA scan? That’s ok! It’s never too late to learn about the importance of bone health, especially if you’re a breast cancer survivor, or are currently in treatment. Join Melissa in Part 1 of this special mini-series as she interviews breast cancer thriver and physician Dr. Alexea. Thank you Dr. Alexea for stepping forward and welcoming us to join you on her very own bone health journey! Learn why Dr. Alexea hasn’t had her DEXA scan yet, her emotions surrounding the test and more!

You don’t want to miss this episode! Melissa flies solo and very candidly shares her breast cancer story with you, including her first-hand knowledge about the importance of knowing your family history and genetic testing. She walks you through her journey that led her to the creation of Cancer Fashionista, and how she went from playing with Barbies as a little girl to becoming a full-time breast cancer advocate...with some really fun anecdotes in between!

Melissa sits down with her dear friend and colleague, Hayley Dinerman, Executive Director of the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. They talk about Hayley’s unique career path, the mission of the Foundation, what makes Triple Negative Breast Cancer different from other types of breast cancers, the biggest challenges that this disease faces, and the importance of community which is at the heart of this incredible organization.  

Melissa has the unique opportunity to interview Jean Sachs, the CEO of Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Learn about Jean’s career path, the organization’s mission, the profoundly positive effect that community has upon breast cancer patient and thrivers, what distinguishes Living Beyond Breast Cancer from other non-profit organizations in the breast cancer space, and the powerful impact that they’ve made over the past 30 years.

Melissa has a very informative yet real conversation with breast cancer and bone health prevention advocate, Karen Sock. Karen shares her breast cancer story and how it led to her being super-proactive about her bone health with a focus on preventative measures. Karen is a shining example of taking bone health into your own hands, knocking down financial barriers to treatment, and living your best life despite the challenges that breast cancer brings!

Melissa sits down with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, Founder and CEO of Rosy, a women’s health technology company that connects women who have sexual health concerns with hope, community, and research-backed solutions. They have a candid conversation about cancer and sexualtity, answering all of the questions you may be afraid to ask!  From surgical menopause and painful sex to advice about talking to your partner about sexual issues during and after cancer treatment, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

Melissa sits down with patient advocate and ballerina Maggie Kudirka for an eye-opening discussion about preventative bone health treatment options as it relates to metastatic breast cancer. Learn all about Maggie’s career as a dancer, her breast cancer story, and why she is so passionate about preventative bone health treatment.

Join host Melissa Berry for a very informative conversation about diep flap surgery with Dr. Neumeister, Chairman of the Department of Surgery at SIU Medicine and Chief for the Institute for Plastic Surgery. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about diep flap surgery, including the history behind it, what makes it a good option, who the best candidates are, the recovery time, and much more!

Patient advocate Christy Greenleaf was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 43 as a result of chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer. This powerful conversation is a must listen for anyone about to begin cancer treatment. What Christy wishes she knew about protecting her bones then, and the questions that you should be asking your oncologist about your bone health before treatment even begins.

Melissa joins breast cancer surgeon Dr. Monique Gary to discuss the power of touch, and the positive impact that it has on breast cancer patients. This lighthearted yet informative conversation includes Dr. Gary's incredible career path to becoming a breast cancer surgeon, why she's so passionate about the power of touch, how to achieve resilience and balance in the midst of treatment, the importance of the mind and body connection, coping skills for “scan-xiety” and much more!

Melissa joins Rachel Beller, MS, RDN, breast health expert, 3x best-selling author and celebrity weight management specialist for an informative yet compelling conversation about breast health and nutrition. They discuss Rachel's career path, what "Power Spicing" is, the most common weight loss issues and solutions for women undergoing chemotherapy and much more!

Melissa joins trichologist Lisa Caddy of Philip Kingsley to discuss her path to becoming a hair and scalp expert, how to navigate hair loss as a result of chemotherapy, what to expect when your hair begins to grow back in, and how to care for your scalp and hair throughout the entire process. Several Philip Kingsley products are highlighted, and the offerings of the NYC based Philip Kingsley hair clinic are discussed. This is an essential for anyone who is about to begin chemotherapy treatment that will lead to hair loss!

Join Melissa and Chick Mission founders Tracy Weiss and Amanda Rice as they discuss the story behind their mission to ensure every young woman newly diagnosed with cancer has the option to preserve fertility through direct financial support, educational programs, and advocacy for legislative change. They refuse to let the emotional, physical, and financial cost of a cancer diagnosis stand between young women and a full life after beating this disease. Tune in to learn more about protecting your fertility prior to cancer treatment, the importance of being your own advocate and how to apply for a Chick Mission grant.

Melissa sits down with former Inc. magazine journalist, breast cancer thriver, author and founder of the Anticancer Lifestyle to discuss the power of mindset, and the profound, beneficial impact that lifestyle has on your overall health. 

As a 24-year-old Miss America contestant, Allyn Rose made headlines across the globe with the controversial decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy after losing her mother, grandmother and great aunt to breast cancer. Melissa sits down with Allyn to discuss her decision and her path to becoming founder of The Previvor.

Melissa sits down with Patricia Fox and has a very candid conversation about the discovery of her breast cancer at the young age of 26, her breast cancer story and its impact on her significant career shift, how she became a Sephora ambassador and her favorite beauty tips for women of color.

Melissa has an informative conversation about bone health as it relates to cancer with special guest Claire Gill, CEO For the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Claire shares her knowledge, expertise as well as her own family history to ensure we all have optimal bone health.

Join Melissa Berry and her special guest Ricki Fairley, Founder and CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Ricki shares her Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis, discusses the prevalence of Triple Negative Breast Cancer among Black women, talks about her career path from powerhouse marketing executive to Founder of TOUCH, and how she plans to eradicate Black breast cancer with her tireless patient advocacy efforts.

Join Melissa Berry and her special guests Sarah Kelly and Leah Robert, the sassy sisters and founders behind the Maine based clean beauty brand SaltyGirl Beauty. Oncology nurse (Leah) and Triple Negative breast cancer thriver (Sarah) share the story behind SaltyGirl beauty including the discovery of Sarah’s Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy, why they decided to create SaltyGirl Beauty, how they empower and inspire the breast cancer community, and how makeup can positively impact how you feel about yourself during cancer treatment and beyond into thrivership.

Melissa sits down with breast cancer thriver boudoir photographer and author Jen Rozenbaum for a not-to-miss conversation about the power of phototherapy, and how to be the best version of yourself after your breast cancer diagnosis and initial treatment.

Join host Melissa Berry and her special guest Cheryl Hostinak, Executive Director of American Bone Health as they discuss navigating optimum bone health during cancer treatment and beyond into thrivership. Key topics covered in this episode include lifestyle choices that impact your bone health, fracture prevention, the American Bone Health mission, and the importance of discussing your bone health with your oncologist. 

Melissa sits down with her Mom, Barbara Berry who is also a breast cancer thriver to have a real-life discussion about their mother/daughter relationship and breast cancer, the importance of knowing your family history, getting tested for the BRCA gene, how to support your daughter through treatment and the power of sharing your story to help others. 

Melissa and special guest Lolita Frazier have a raw, emotional intimate conversation about how to walk gracefully through life, no matter what trauma comes your way.  Lolita is the founder of Strut Talk Runway Therapy, runway expert, and confidence coach with over 20 years of experience helping models, producers, and fashion gurus "strut their stuff." Lolita shares the basic principles of confidence coaching, the definition of strut therapy, how she became the runway coach for post-mastectomy brand AnaOno Intimates, and much more!

Host Melissa Berry and her special guest Dr. Keith Crawford discuss bone health as it relates to cancer. Dr. Crawford is the Director of Clinical Trials and Patient Educationfor the Prostate Health Education Network, has over 20 years experience in Life Sciences, and completed his graduate and post-graduate training at Harvard Medical School. Topics include bone density, the meaning behind your T-score, the importance of discussing bone health with your oncologist, and how to maintain good bone health throughout treatment and beyond into thrivership.  A very special thanks to Amgen for supporting the Cancer Fashionista Foundation, and for making the #beautifultothebone series possible.

Welcome to the very first episode of Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful! Please join Dana Donofree, Founder of AnaOno Intimates and the host of this show, Melissa Berry as they discuss bringing sexy to post-mastectomy lingerie. In this episode, Dana talks about her inspiring breast cancer story, how breast cancer led to AnaOno Intimates, the importance of a post-mastectomy bra, how she created a community of thrivers and the WHY behind her new and very sexy lingerie collection.  

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