I am joined by two of the incredible founders of A Damn Good Life, Victoria Raphael and Ann Palmer, who are no stranger to breast cancer diagnosis at a young age & the impact it can have on a woman’s fertility journey.

Victoria was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33 & faced treatment related infertility. After a long surrogacy journey, she welcomed her first son via a surrogate earlier this year. 👶🏻 Victoria is about to start her second surrogacy journey with the surrogate’s twin sister! (HELLO LIFETIME MOVIE!) 

Ann watched her mom battle breast cancer for a decade when she was a teenager, & thanks to high-risk screening, she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer at age 36 during COVID. 

After their own battles with breast cancer & infertility, they both wanted to give back in a tangible way. Together with friend Sarrah Strimel Bentley, also a young breast cancer thriver currently on her own surrogacy journey, they created A Damn Good Life to make surrogacy a reality for young breast cancer thrivers who do not have the financial resources themselves. 

Thanks to tons of fundraising events & “lots of blood, sweat, & tears,” they will be gifting their first total surrogacy journey at the end of the month! The first round of applications are due Monday, April 10, but they plan to continue their mission 

We talk about i their breast cancer & fertility journeys, why this organization is so near & dear to their heart, & their ideal grant candidate! 

Visit www.adamngoodlife.org to apply to the grant, donate, or learn more about this incredible organization! 💕

This is part ✌️ of my incredible conversion with my friend, Kristina Burke, on navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis as both a patient & caregiver (if you missed part ☝️- start there!). Trigger alert, this is a heartbreaking but very important conversation. 💔 

Kristina was battling her own breast cancer diagnosis when her beloved husband, Jim Burke, a young, previously healthy, renowned chef at Wm. Mulherin & Sons, was diagnosed with a rare form of metastatic lung cancer (EGFR positive). 🥺

We reflect on how they navigated cancer together with their young family, & Kristina offers incredible insight on how to advocate for yourself & others. Sadly, Jim lost his 2-year battle with lung cancer a few months back at the age of 49. 🥺😭

We reflect on Jim’s life, legacy, moving through grief, & how the Philadelphia culinary community came together to support Team Burke. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it. 😘

I am truly grateful to Kristina for sharing their incredible story and hope you benefit from this conversation. ❤️‍🩹

xoxo

Robyn 

Also, make sure to check out their organization, TAG Time Happy Hour, which hosts amazing Philly dining experiences to benefit EGFR positive lung cancer research & honor Jim.

https://www.tagtimehappyhour.org/

Earlier this week was National Caregivers Day, a day to honor the incredible sacrifices that Caregivers make for their loved ones.

This is the perfect opportunity to share this two-part conversation with my dear friend, Kristina Burke, on navigating the complexities of a cancer diagnosis as both a patient & caregiver. Trigger alert, this is a heartbreaking but very important conversation. 💔

Kristina was diagnosed with breast cancer off a screening mammogram in her 40s despite having no known family history. While undergoing her own breast cancer treatment during the pandemic, the unthinkable happened. Her husband, Jim Burke, a young, previously healthy, renowned Philadelphia chef at Wm. Mulherin & Sons, was diagnosed with a 

rare form of metastatic lung cancer (EGFR positive). 🥺

We reflect on how they navigated cancer together with their young family, & Kristina offers incredible insight on how to advocate for yourself & others. Sadly, Jim lost his 2-year battle with lung cancer a few months back at the age of 49. 🥺😭

We check in on Team Burke & reflect on the past few years. Tune back for part ✌️ of this incredible combo as we reflect on Jim’s life, legacy, & moving through grief. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it. 😘

I am truly grateful to Kristina for sharing their incredible story and hope you benefit from this conversation. ❤️‍🩹

xoxo

Robyn 

Also, make sure to check out their organization, TAG Time Happy Hour, which hosts amazing Philly dining experiences to benefit EGFR positive lung cancer research & honor Jim.🥺

https://www.tagtimehappyhour.org/

HAPPY JEWISH GENETIC SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK! 🥳 And what better way to celebrate than chatting with my genetic counselor girl-crush, Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC (or as 65,000+ of her closest friends call her, @denaDNA). 🤩

Dena is a dynamic board-certified genetic counselor, media personality, educator, & illustrator who uses her background in singing & acting to spread awareness of medical genetics to the general public! 

We cover all the FAQ REGARDING GENETIC COUNSELING:

🌟 what is it, who needs it, & why! 

🌟 🚩 that might signal genetic mutation

🌟 risk-reduction & high-risk screening options

🌟 what’s the deal with BRCA & Jews? (& should all Ashkenazi Jewish people be tested?!)

🌟 ways to ⬇️ risk of passing down a mutation to offspring 🤯

& so much more! 

Also, a special offer for our listeners! 💃 Get $72 off Cancer or Reproductive Genetic Screening through https://www.jscreen.org using code JGSAW23 through 2/28/23! 🙌

We hope you love this conversation as much as we do! 👯‍♀️ 

xoxo

Robyn

Dena is founder of Malibu Genetics, concierge genetic counseling & works with you to create a personalized health plan. Follow @denadna across all social media platforms, or check out her websites: 

https://www.denadna.com & https://www.malibugenetics.com !

Kicking off 2023 by speaking to my cooler, older cousins, Melanie & Michelle, who I spent my entire life idolizing. 🤩 We discuss how their breast cancer & subsequent BRCA diagnosis in their 30s inspired me to become a breast radiologist, & the obstacles they faced as young women battling breast cancer 15+ years ago. We discuss medical gaslighting, their advice to young women, the Angelina Jolie effect, & what it’s like going through genetic testing as a parent. 

The episode wouldn’t be complete without sharing a spot-on horoscope reading from our beloved Mema Leatrice from over 30 years ago. ✨ 

We hope you love this conversation as much as we do! 👯‍♀️ 

xoxo

Robyn

PS considering genetic testing? Get discounted genetic screening & counseling through https://www.jscreen.org through 2/28/23! 🙌

Use code 𝗦𝗡𝗝𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 & pay:

⭐️ $56 for CancerGEN (to be tested for over 60 cancer genes 🧬) 

⭐️ $42 for ReproGEN (screens for Tay Sachs & 200 other inherited diseases) 

⭐️ $84 for BOTH 💃

I am so excited to be joined by the incredible Schaf sisters, @lorenschaffer and @lindzeyschaffer, the TikTok superstars and owners of the streetwear line, @schafapparel, who are using their story and platform to spread cancer awareness and change the world, one TikTok at a time. 🤩🎶 

We talk about Lindzey’s metastatic breast cancer diagnosis at age 29 and recent recurrence, the barriers she faces as a member of the LGBTQ community, and the family’s alphabet soup of genetic mutations. 🏳️‍🌈 🧬 

We also discuss how addressing hate on TikTok launched @schafapparel and @lorens singing career. You do NOT want to miss her debut of her ‘Unholy’ remix at the end, SHE IS A STAR!!! 🌟🔥

I’m obsessed with their sisterhood bond and their message, and I know you will be too. 🫶

“Don’t waste time not being you, because you don’t know how much time you have left.” - Lindzey Schaffer 🫶

xoxo

Robyn 

ps follow them across all social media platforms immediately… you’re welcome in advance! 😘

@lorenschaffer 

@lindzeyschaffer

@schafapparel

I am honored to be speaking with breast surgical oncologist and plastic surgeon, Dr. Anne Peled. Dr. Peled comes from a long line of breast specialists, and was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37 despite being a vegan marathon runner. 

We discuss the struggles she faced as a patient, why she chose lumpectomy, & how that led her to develop the sensation preserving mastectomy with her husband, Dr. Ziv Peled (also a plastic surgeon). We also gush over @thebreasties and their recent Good Morning America appearance where they led the first self-breast exam on national tv (& why this is so important). 

We hope you enjoy this important conversation as much as we did!! (If you do, please leave a 🖐️⭐️ review & tell a friend! 👯‍♀️

xoxo 😘 

Robyn 

@theboobiedocs

𝘿𝙧. 𝙋𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙢𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖, 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤. 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤-𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧.

I am so excited to partner with my friends from Dr. Deepa Halaharvi, breast surgical oncologist, and Monica Brooks, both breast cancer thrivers and hosts of @thebreastcancerpodcast, to create this collaborative podcast episode. We talk about their breast cancer journeys, their special bond, biopsy experiences and imaging tips , and so much more. 

We hope you love this joint podcast episode as much as we do. 👯‍♀️

xoxo 

Dr. Robyn Roth 

@theboobiedocs 

@thebreastcancer podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-breast-cancer-podcast/id1565403179?i=1000582275842

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebreastcancerpodcast

Dr. Halaharvi IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdhalaharvi/

I kick off season ✌️ by catching up with our med school bestie, Dr. Arielle Glueck Hay. We discuss HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT WE ARE 40, tips for her first mammogram, why breast density matters, risk-factors, and so much more. Make it to the end, and you’ll be rewarded with my impromptu Ukelele debut.🤘🎸

We hope you enjoy this important conversation as much as we did!! (If you do, please leave a 🖐️⭐️ review & tell a friend! 👯‍♀️

xoxo 😘 

Robyn 

@theboobiedocs

EPISODE GUIDE: 

9:00ish What to expect for your first mammogram 🎀

14:00 Breast density & why you should care

17:00 Risks including Ashkenazi Jewish 

20:00 Is there an epidemic of young breast cancer? 

22:15 Myth busting & why I supposed the self breast exam 

24:30 What if you get called back & BIRADS breakdown 👩🏻‍⚕️

27:30 What I’d say to people who are hesitant to get a mammogram 

29:15 Why you need to point out a lump to the technologist

30:00 Is a mammogram a lunch break thing?

Dr. Hay is now a Pediatric Rheumatologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL, where she lives with her 3 beautiful children and husband, Joshua.

Welcome to season 2 of my podcast, “The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & Beyond.” If you or someone you love has been affected by breast cancer then this podcast is for you. Each episode, I sit down with top breast cancer experts, thrivers, previvors, and those who love them, to bring YOU the breast information. 💕

If you’re new around here, I highly suggest you go back and listen to season 1 of “The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer,” where my best friend and colleague Dr. Adrienne Rosenthal speak to some of the key members of the breast cancer team to ask the most important frequently asked questions. 👩🏻‍⚕️

I’m so excited to continue these important conversations with this upcoming season, this time on my own. We’re gonna go a little deeper this time and talk about things like survivorship, being a caretaker, sexual health after breast cancer, and how to move through grief and loss. 

I’ve got some really incredible guests lined up that will inspire you, teach you, & show you that the diagnosis of breast cancer is not the end, but just a new beginning. 

I’ll share personal stories about how I have been personally affected by breast cancer and why I chose a career in Breast Radiology. I am so excited to share these upcoming episodes with you and I hope you join me for the ride. Now would be a great time to subscribe because the new episodes will be coming in hot. 🔥 

And of course, follow me on across all social media platforms at @TheBoobieDocs for more of the BREAST information. 💕

So get ready to learn, laugh, and let’s be breasties! 👯‍♀️

Loved catching up with my old friend Dr. Heather Greenwood, Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at UCSF. 

We talk about her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis at age 32 and subsequent passing age 35, and how it shaped her and her sister‘s career path. 

We chat about high-risk screening, what to expect for your mammogram or MRI, Bachelor vs Kardashians, and everything in between. She also shares the audio tape that her mother left her before her passing (grab the tissues!) 

We also talk about Adrienne’s departure from @theboobiedocs and what the future looks like. 😎

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll love this season 1 finale. 💕 I hope you join me for season 2 in the fall for some more great conversations. 😘

xoxo

Robyn 

✨EPISODE GUIDE ✨ 

•4:03 losing her mother to breast cancer

•12:23 audio tape from her mom 🥲

•14:43 “Robin’s Rides” and her mom’s foundation

•16:56 High-risk breast cancer screening

•28:58 Giving/receiving bad news

•38:22 lightning round ⚡️ 

•40:42 The Bachelor vs Kardashians (+ which former Bachelorette contestant is coming on the podcast!)  

•43:14 @thehomeedit and why Clea’s breast cancer diagnosis blew our mind 

•47:03 Why we support the self-breast exam

50:16 Adrienne is leaving the chat! 😭

PS if you love this episode, please share and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! 🙏🏻

It was an absolute honor speaking with Dr. Daniel Kopans, a pioneer in the field of breast imaging, about the importance of breast cancer screening for women in their 40s. Dr. Kopans has dedicated his career to improving mammography technology and has become one of the most outspoken defenders for breast cancer screening in young women.

In this conversation, we discuss how 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟰𝟬 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. (and why 50 is a made up number). He also breaks down myths over radiation risk, overdiagnosis, and the future breast imaging. 

Dr. Kopans helped create the breast imaging subspecialty in the 1970s and is the founder of the Breast Imaging Division. Massachusetts General Hospital. Amongst his many accolades, he helped invent digital breast tomosynthesis, the needle localization procedure which made breast conservation therapy possible, and also wrote the book on breast imaging. 

This is an incredibly important and informative conversation, and you’ll understand breast cancer screening controversies (and why he’s the G.O.A.T. 🐐) 

Enjoy!

Robyn

It was our honor to speak with US Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz about her breast cancer and BRCA2+ diagnosis at age 41 while a member of Congress, and how she has turned her breast cancer diagnosis into purpose. 🎀

Representative Wasserman Schultz has become a leading congressional champion for the cancer advocacy community, and has passed countless bills to help promote early cancer detection and education in young women, increase accessibility for genetic screening, and improve access to cancer survivorship care services. 🙌

She shares how the self-breast exam saved her life, the weight of a genetic mutation on a family, and how the notion of Tikkun Olam lead to her political career. 🤩

We also chat about University of Florida and her clean cooking instragram @cleancookingcongresswoman. 🌱 We are officially fangirls and know you will be too. GO GATORS! 🐊🧡💙 

 xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne 

US Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz was first elected to congress in 2004 and currently serves as the U.S. representative from Florida's 23rd congressional district which is much of Broward and North-Miami Dade. She is also a former chair of the Democratic National Committee, and has the distinct honor of being Florida's first Jewish congresswoman.  

We sit down with author, international funny woman, and internet bestie Gila Pfeffer @gilapfeffer to discuss her strong family history of breast cancer and the importance of prevention and early detection. 🎀 

We talk about her BRCA mutation, and how her “prophylactic” double mastectomy at age 34 led to her diagnosis of early but aggressive breast cancer (and how Angelina Jolie stole her thunder). ⚡️🧬

Gila shares how she navigated her breast cancer diagnosis and genetic mutation with her four children, and why people from all over the world send her pictures of them holding boob-like objects on a monthly basis. #feelitonthefirst 🫒🫒

If you’re considering genetic testing or preventative surgery, this episode is for you! 👊🏼

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! (If you do, please review and share!) 😘

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne 

@theboobiedocs

We sit down with radiation oncologist Dr. Amanda Rivera to answer all the important questions regarding radiation therapy including :

✨Who needs it & how often 

✨Side effects & what to expect

✨What is a dosimetrist? (& other members of the Radiation Oncology team ☢️)

✨ recurrence, implants, chest wall radiation …. so much more! 

We also discuss barriers that the Hispanic community faces with regards to cancer, and share Dr. Rivera’s conversation with 

Robin Roberts & First Lady Jill Biden on Good Morning America a few months ago.

This is an important conversation with Dr. Rivera, and a MUST-LISTEN if you or someone you love has breast cancer. 🎧

We hope you find this podcast helpful (and if you do, please leave us a review and share with a friend! 👯‍♀️ 

Xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne (Drs. Roth & Rosenthal) 

@theboobiedocs

Plastic surgeons are often the final stop for a person battling breast cancer, and for some, the first step towards feeling whole again. 💕

We caught up with Dr. Jeremy Nikfarjam, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon based in Long Island and Manhattan, who also happens to be our friend from medical school. 

This was a fun and informative conversation, and a MUST-LISTEN for anyone considering breast reconstruction. 🎀

@drjnikplasticsurgery answers all your breast reconstruction FAQ including: 

✨ flap versus implant and how do you choose 

✨ everything you ever wanted to know about breast implants and tissue expanders

✨ A 👏 MASTECTOMY 👏 IS 👏NOT 👏A FREE👏 BOOB 👏 JOB and other misconceptions

✨ breast reduction, augmentation, and when it’s covered by insurance 

✨ why flat is fab! 💕

We also catch up on the last 15 years and we find out how he became the youngest private practice owner in Long Island! (and his advice to trainees!) 🙌

We hope you love this episode as much as we do. (If you do, please share and leave us a review! 😘)

Xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne 

PS Have a comment, question, or just wanna say 👋! Leave us a voicemail at 802-449-BOOB, and you may hear your comment or question on the podcast!👯‍♀️

We don’t know about you, but we’re feeling ‘2️⃣2️⃣!

We sit down to reflect on the past year and set our intentions for 2022. 🤌

We also share our appearance on the “Out in the Crowd with Mazz and O’Dowd” Podcast from a few months back with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, co-president/CEO of Cooper University Healthcare. We talk about how we became @theboobiedocs, plus other great stories. 🤩

📞 us! You can now leave us a voicemail with a question, comment, or just to say hi at (𝟴𝟬𝟮) 𝟰𝟰𝟵-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗕 (𝟮𝟲𝟲𝟮)! 😍 (you may hear your anonymous voicemail on our podcast 🤗👂) Listen to the end of this podcast for our first voicemail from everyone’s favorite, Grandma Lina. 🥰

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! (If you do, please review and share!) 

Xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne 😘

@theboobiedocs

Black women have a 40% higher breast cancer mortality rate than their white counterparts, younger age at diagnosis, and more aggressive disease, just to scratch the surface. Breast cancer disparities have only widened because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We sit down with Roberta “Bobbi” Albany and Jamil Rivers to explore some of the multifactorial causes of breast cancer disparities. They offer advice to black women to improve their breast cancer outcomes and tangible things we can all do to address the problem. 

Jamil is founder and CEO of the Chrysalis Initiative. Bobbi is founder and CEO of Cancer in the Know and is a contributing author of Bruised, Broken & Blessed. Both women are advisory council members of Knowledge Is Power: Understanding Black Breast Cancer by Living Beyond Breast Cancer. 

This is a really important episode and we hope you give it a listen. (If you do, please review and share!) 😘

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne 

@theboobiedocs

We are joined by Breast/ Pediatric Radiologist and long time friend Dr. Kara-Lee Pool to cover everything you wanted to know about Breast Radiology including:

✨ When should I start and stop screening mammography and how often?

✨ Why is dense breast tissue important?

✨ What to expect after an abnormal mammogram? 

✨Who needs breast MRI? 

We discuss practical ways to improve breast cancer detection and so. much. more. You won’t want to miss this episode! 

We hope you love this episode as much as we do!!! (If you do, please review and share!) 😘

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne 

@theboobiedocs

Let’s talk about GENES baby! 🧬 

Our dear friend, Lainie Jones, shares her story of multiple cancer diagnoses before age 30, and how her delayed diagnosis of Li-Fraumeni syndrome changed her management and outlook on life. (Her story will rock. your. world. 🤯)

Through her Instagram, @theearlydetective, Lainie spreads her positivity and shares how early cancer detection has saved her life several times. (Also, you’ll learn what #hotbedofashkenazi means. 😆)

We’ll wrap up with an informative conversation with Emily Goldberg, MS, a genetic counselor from JScreen (@getjscreened) highlighting some reasons why people might seek genetic counseling, and discuss reproductive options and advice for those who are considering testing. (Hot tip: Genetic counselor starts at 34:00 😉) 

This episode is a 🌟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 🌟 for anyone who has a family history of cancer, known genetic mutation, or just wants to learn from from some incredible humans why genetics are important. 🤩

We hope you love this episode as much as we do!!! (If you do, please review and share!) 😘

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne 

@theboobiedocs

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, Breast and GYN Medical Oncologist at Valley Health System in Parasmus, NJ and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai. 👩🏻‍⚕️

Dr. Teplinsky runs an informative Instagram @drteplinsky that focuses on medical oncology and the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Her Interlude podcast shares the stories of women affected by cancer in any way. 🎀

In the first half of our conversation, we discuss breast cancer oncology treatment. We cover the most frequently asked questions including who needs chemotherapy, overview of receptors, role of tamoxifen and oncotype, and the importance of fertility preservation. 🙋🏻‍♀️

The second part of our conversation focuses on the 5 healthy lifestyle modifications you can make to lower your risk of developing cancer or to improve survival if already diagnosed, and advice to people battling breast cancer. 🌱 

We hope this episode resonates with you whether you have breast cancer or not. 💕

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne

In this special two-part episode, we first speak to Krysten Gentile who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35 while pregnant with her third child. We are happy to report that she has three healthy boys. 🤩 She tells us about her experiences with breast cancer while pregnant, her incredible podcast ‘Making the Breast of It,’ and how she uses every day moments to teach her boys important life lessons. And somehow, we managed to sneak spirituality into the convo. 🤗

After that, we bring our our friend/expert Dr. Elyce Cardonick who is a high risk OB/GYN who specializes in cancer during pregnancy to answer all of our questions! 

We hope you love this episode as much as we do! 😘

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne

A breast surgeon is usually the first doctor a patient will see after being diagnosed with breast cancer and helps map out the best treatment plan (“the captain of the ship” if you will. 👩‍✈️)

It was only fitting that the first episode of our podcast features one of our favorite breast surgical oncologists, Dr. Kay Yoon-Flannery. 👩🏻‍⚕️

Dr. Flannery answers the most frequently asked questions she gets as a breast surgeon: 

• Role of the breast surgeon 

• Pros and cons of breast conservation therapy versus mastectomy 

• Reconstructive options 

• Role of preoperative MRI

• Sentinel lymph node biopsy vs. lymph node dissection

And so much more! 🎀 We hope you love this episode as much as we do! 

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne

Welcome to our NEW PODCAST- “The Boobie Docs: The Girlfriends Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & Beyond!” 💃 

We share how it started vs. how it’s going, give the cliff version of our life stories, and set our intentions for the podcast. (And have way too much fun with our fancy sound effects! 😜)

We hope you join us on this exciting journey! 💕

xoxo

Robyn & Adrienne

(And make sure to follow@theboobiedocs across all social media platforms for more of the BREAST information 💕)