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  • Greetings from across the pond. I sit down with Dr. Liz Oโ€™Riordan (@oriordanliz), a UK-based breast cancer surgeon by training turned advocate after her own invasive lobular breast cancer diagnosis at age 40. She has since dedicated her life to educating and empowering people affected by breast cancer. She is an international speaker and author of โ€œThe Complete Guide to Breast Cancer: How to Feel Empowered and Take Controlโ€ and her memoir, โ€œUnder the Knife: The Rise and Fall of a Female Surgeon.

    We discuss how her diagnosis changed her perspective and purpose, and she shares wisdom after having been on both sides of breast cancer.

    We hope you love this episode as much as we do.

    xo

    Robyn

    @theboobiedocs

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    [00:03:18] Walking in patients' shoes.

    [00:04:39] Identity crisis after breast cancer.

    [00:08:48] Overcoming fear of cancer recurrence.

    [00:13:08] Balancing benefits and side effects.

    [00:16:04] Managing side effects of medication.

    [00:19:30] Lifestyle modifications for breast cancer.

    [00:21:18] Breast cancer risk factors.

    [00:26:15] Breast density and mammogram reports.

    [00:27:43] Mammography and misinformation on cancer.

    [00:32:52] Invasive lobular breast cancer.

    [00:35:47] Monthly self breast exam.

    [00:39:33] Trusting medical information online.

    [00:42:26] Lifestyle factors in breast cancer.

    [00:45:24] Importance of regular checkups.

  • Letโ€™s get real about breast cancer & menopause with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz!

    Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in menopause & integrative medicine doctor. She's the Founder & author of โ€œMenopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Yourself, and Flourish as You Age.โ€ She is also a breast cancer thriver herself. But many people, including myself, know her as Dr. Suzanne from the Drew Barrymore show.

    Dr. Suzanne shares her breast cancer journey, from that initial shock of diagnosis to the decisions she made about treatment & genetic testing. We're going to dig deep into how you can navigate your own journey. Whether it's understanding the importance of screenings, having those sometimes difficult conversations with family, or figuring out your options regarding treatment & hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Suzanne is here to empower you with knowledge.

    We're about to unpack a lot of important information, and hopefully, by the end of this episode, you'll feel a little more equipped to face whatever challenges lie ahead.

    We cover a lot in this important conversation, including:

    Dr. Suzanne's breast cancer diagnosis and treatmentHer perspective on self-breast exams and mammogramsGenetic testing for breast cancerTalking to family members about a breast cancer diagnosisImportance of having a support system during cancer treatmentMenopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Misconceptions about breast cancer and HRTThe role of the media in disseminating medical informationImportance of considering individual needs and tailoring treatment plansScrutiny of large studies and medical organizationsA doctor's experience on becoming a tv personality

    Contact Dr. Suzanne

    LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/askdrsuzanne/Instagram | @askdrsuzanneWebsite | www.thedrsuzanne.comBook | Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You AgeX (Twitter) | @askdrsuzanneFacebook | www.facebook.com/askdrsuzanneYouTube | www.youtube.com/user/askdrsuzanne

    Contact Dr. Robyn

    Instagram | @theboobiedocsTikTok | @theboobiedocsYouTube | www.youtube.com/@TheBoobieDocsFacebook | www.facebook.com/theboobiedocsX (Twitter) @theboobiedocs

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  • I am so excited to introduce you to my cancer besties, Missi and Alice, who turned their breast cancer journeys into purpose!

    Cancer Besties is an incredible online toolbox that translates your imaging & lab reports into plain English, & also provides a list of follow-up questions to ask your provider. ๐Ÿคฏ (When I posted about it on @theboobiedocs, you all went crazy with good reason!)

    We talk about each of their breast cancer journeys & how this inspired them to create Cancer Besties. Missi was found to carry a BRCA 1 mutation and underwent a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy. She then helped her friend Alice, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after her first mammogram.

    We cover a lot in this important conversation, including:

    โ€ขWhat to expect for your mammogram & biopsy

    โ€ขUnderstanding your imaging & biopsy results

    โ€ขHow to calculate your own breast cancer risk score using the Tyrer-Cuzick calculator

    โ€ขThe real reason you canโ€™t wear deodorant during a mammogramโ€ฆ

    And so much more!

    I hope you love this conversation as much as we do.

    xo

    Robyn, Missi, & Alice

    Make sure you follow @cancerbesties on Instagram & check out their incredible tool at Cancer Besties!

    A huge thank you to Katie Dwyer from Heartbeat Kick Prod

    uctions for producing and editing this podcast! ๐Ÿซถ

  • It is my incredible honor to introduce you to my friends at the Pink Eraser Project, a newly launched nonprofit to help accelerate the development of the breast cancer vaccine, which thanks to their support & top cancer researchers around the country, could be a reality in the next 5 to 10 years. (Yes you read that right!!) ๐Ÿคฏ

    I joined by cofounder, Kristen Dahlgren, an Emmy nominated NBC reporter & medical correspondent for nearly 3 decades, who recently stepped down from her role to launch the Pink Eraser project, which as a breast cancer thriver, is a project so dear to heart.๐ŸŽ€

    Kristen joins me with her cofounder & friend, Michele Young, who also happens to be a badass lawyer, stage 4 breast cancer thriver & advocate. Their mission, to support the ongoing clinical trials & cancer vaccine researchers including Kiran Dillon, PhD, Executive Director of the University of Washington Cancer vaccine Institute, who joins me on the podcast as well.

    I promise this podcast episode will leave feeling hopeful, inspired, & wanting to support their mission of erasing breast cancer.

    Sending you love. Thank you for listening. ๐Ÿ’•

    xo,

    Robyn

    Dr. Robyn Roth

    follow me @theboobiedocs & @ggtobc for more of the BREAST info!

  • I am joined by my longtime friend Dr. Heidi Hutman, who also happens to be a Clinical Psychologist & Associate Professor of Psychology at a University in Philadelphia.

    Not gonna lie, this conversation gets a little emo. ๐Ÿ–ค

    We reflect on 2023 & manifest for 2024, while discussing the hedonic treadmill of success & the struggles of balancing work, life, & social media.

    I also open up about my diagnosis of ADHD, why she didnโ€™t tell me, common symptoms, & tips/ treatment for ADHD.

    This is a real and raw conversation that we hope you get something out of, & a reminder that itโ€™s ok not to be ok. ๐Ÿซถ

    We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we do.

    xo

    Robyn

    @theboobiedocs

    Produced by Katie Dwyer

  • Prepare to have your mind blown with this @ggtobc episode featuring my new friend & mentor, Dr. Beth Dupree. ๐Ÿคฏ A Breast Surgical Oncologist by training, a series of impactful life events & a spiritual awakening fueled her desire to heal the whole patient. She transformed her clinical practice towards Integrative Medicine which led her to her latest clinical interest, Psychedelics in cancer care.

    @drbethdupree & I bond over our shared love of โ€œMany Lives, Many Mastersโ€ & delve into the role of Psychedelics & Spirituality in cancer care, chronic illness, & survivorship. We also discuss the issues with Western medicine, physician burnout, & how she handles the haters & naysayers.

    It is truly the Universe that led me to Dr. Dupree, & this conversation is the beginning of our beautiful bond.

    It left me wanting more, & I am now halfway through her first book, โ€œThe Healing Consciousness: A Doctorโ€™s Journey to Healing,โ€ which I highly recommend! โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ

    I hope you love this eye-opening conversation as much as I do! (& if you do, please leave me a review! ๐Ÿซถ)

    xo

    Robyn

    @theboobiedocs

    ps a huge thank you to Katie Dwyer for editing & producing this podcast episode!

  • I am so excited to welcome my friend Tralee Hale, to the @ggtobc podcast!

    @therealtralee is better known as Mama Ringo. She is proud mama to Kelee Ringo, cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles who helped the University of Georgia win the 2022 College Football National Championship. ๐Ÿˆ ๐Ÿˆ (sorry but go gators! ๐ŸŠ)

    We talk about navigating a breast cancer diagnosis at age 39 as a single mother, the importance of mammography, breast cancer in the Black community, chemo brain, how she plans to use her platform & so.๐Ÿ‘ much.๐Ÿ‘ more.๐Ÿ‘

    I hope you love this episode as much as I do! (if you do, please leave a 5 โญ๏ธ review! ๐Ÿ˜˜)

    xo

    Robyn

    Dr. Robyn Roth | @theboobiedocs

  • Now is the right time to share this important conversation that I recorded back in May, 2023 with Lizzy Savetsky & Dr. Ira Savetsky.

    @drirasavetsky is a Manhattan based plastic surgeon. @lizzysavetsky is a digital fashion influencer, matchmaker, mother if 3 & one of the most outspoken advocates for Israel. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

    We discuss the antisemitism that their family has been subjected their family to, particularly during their premature departure from the most recent reboot of the Real Housewives of New York & over prior conflicts in the Middle East.

    This conversation is even important now given recent world events & the rise in antisemitism. โœก๏ธ

    But this is mainly an open conversation about breast health. We talk all about breast implants (spoiler alert, Dr. Savetsky did Lizzieโ€™s breasts himself!), the rise in young breast cancer, & the increased risk of BRCA mutations in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. We also talk about finding balance in social media & Lizzyโ€™s sobriety journey.

    I also offer my best breast cancer screening advice for those at higher-than-average risk for breast cancer.

    I am thrilled to be offering free genetic screening for the first 25 listeners thanks to @getjscreened & @kickbrca! ๐Ÿ™Œ

    I hope you learn something from this conversation. I wish you peace & safety wherever you are. ๐Ÿ’•

    xo

    Robyn

  • ITโ€™S OUR 2๏ธโƒฃ YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY!!๐Ÿฅณ & weโ€™re celebrating by having our first repeat guest, Dr. Elyce Cardonick from @cancerandpregnancy. But this time, sheโ€™s sharing about her own diagnosis of rectal cancer & what itโ€™s been like to go from doctor to patient.

    We talk about the rise in cancer in young people, the unforeseen side effects of chemotherapy, scanxiety, & she offers her best advice for those going through chemotherapy or supporting someone who is. And, of course, we dedicate the last part of the episode to her area of expertise, cancer during pregnancy.

    Dr. Cardonick offers so much wisdom & insight, & we are so grateful to have her share her story with us.

    I hope you love this podcast episode as much as I do! (if you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ)

    xo

    Robyn

    ๐‹๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ค & ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ & ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ @๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐ญ๐ญ๐ฉ๐ฌ://๐œ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ฒ.๐œ๐จ๐ฆ. ๐Ÿซถ

  • I am so honored to be speaking with Megan B. Murphy, Editor in Chief of Womenโ€™s Day Magazine, home-hack guru, & author of โ€œYour Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day With Yay!โ€

    Meaghan & I talk about her strong family history of cancer, her CHEK-2 mutation (#knowledgeispower), & her recent prophylactic double mastectomy. She opens up about losing her father to pancreatic cancer & how she connects with him in tangible ways. ๐Ÿฅน

    We also discuss how she went from Neggy Meggy to the Queen of Yay through small changes that lead to big changes (she credits โ€œAtomic Habitsโ€ by James Clear which is my newest obsession & first ever book-club recโ€ฆstay tuned! ๐Ÿ˜)

    Listen to โ€œThe Girlfriendโ€™s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health & Beyondโ€ wherever you get your podcasts! (LINK IN BIO!) ๐ŸŽ€

    I hope you love this conversation as much as I do! If you do, please leave a 5๏ธโƒฃ โญ๏ธ review & share with a friend! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

    xo

    Robyn

  • MUST LISTEN! My Bachelor Nation fave MICHAEL A is here for all the right reasons! ๐ŸŒน

    We discuss EVERYTHING about his wife Lauraโ€™s breast cancer diagnosis at age 31 while their son was 7 months old, the importance of early detection & self advocacy, SIGNS, & how he keeps Laura's legacy alive through @theL4project. Michael offers his best advice for caretakers, moving forward & finding love after loss. ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

    And of course, Michael A. spills all the Bachelor tea! ๐ŸŒนWe chat about how he became America's favorite Midwestern widower dad on Katie Thurston's season of The Bachelorette, why he left early, & finding love with Danielle Maltby (another fave!) on Bachelor in Paradise! (& why he got heat ๐Ÿ”ฅ)

    โš ๏ธ IMPORTANT: We also discuss why the proposed breast cancer screening recommendations do not go far enough, but we have the power to change them BEFORE June 6 via their websiteโ€ผ๏ธ (linked ๐Ÿ‘‡) ๐Ÿ‘€ to @theboobiedocs to learn why these recs suck & what you can do to change themโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช )

    This is seriously the BREAST podcast episode ever & I canโ€™t wait for you to ๐Ÿ‘‚! I am officially president of the Michael A. fan club, & youโ€™re gonna want to join after hearing this episode.

    Grab some wine & some tissues, & #livelifelifelaura ๐Ÿท๐Ÿ’•

    xo

    Robyn

    ps if you ๐Ÿ’• this episode of ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐โ€™๐ฌ ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ซ, ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก & ๐๐ž๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ , please share with a breastie & leave a review ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

    EPISODE GUIDE! ๐ŸŽง

    3:45 all about Michael A!

    7:15 how fate landed him on the Bachelorette & the L4 project

    9:30 Is Laura behind this all & signs

    12:00 Live Life Like Laura, her legacy, & what we can learn from her breast cancer diagnosis at age 31, only 7-months after delivering their son

    13:30 social media in the cancer community

    16:30 Discovering her breast cancer while breastfeeding, importance of self-advocacy & self-breast exam, & medical gaslighting ๐ŸŽ€

    18:45 Breast Cancer during pregnancy/breastfeeding & the young breast cancer epidemic!

    22:00 โ€ผ๏ธwhy the PROPOSED breast cancer screening recs suck, but WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THEM BEFORE JUNE 6โ€ผ๏ธ (submit via link on @theboobiedocs!)

    25:00 On being a widower with a young child & moving forward

    31:00 Why he left Katie Thurstonโ€™s season of the Bachelorette before hometowns

    35:00 Finding love with Danielle Maltby on Bachelor in Paradise, why he got backlash, & was he a protected player?

    44:00 Life with Danielle in Cleveland &whatโ€™s next?

    51:00 Best advice to caretakers

    56:00 Lightning Round โšก๏ธ #teamariana

    ๐ŸŒŸ โžก๏ธ @theboobiedocs for more of the BREAST info ๐ŸŽ€

    ๐ŸŒŸ Submit commentary on draft before June 6 on USPTF WEBSITE: https://uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/breast-cancer-screening-draft-modeling-report

    (https://uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/breast-cancer-screening-draft-modeling-report)

    ๐ŸŒŸ

    Learn more about Laura's legacy at @theL4project on Instagram

  • I am so happy to be chatting with three incredible women from The Breasties, Kelli Goss, Lauren Oxenhandler, & Kelsey Litwin. The Breasties is the first all-inclusive nonprofit for breast & gynecologic cancer that creates a community for survivor, previvors, thrivers, & carevivors through peer-to-peer connection, resources, & advocacy.

    We chat about their connection to breast cancer, how The Breasties helped them, and the upcoming Camp Breastie, a four-day summit June 1-4 where hundreds of people impacted by breast and gynecologic cancer come together for community, patient advocacy, and education. (Registration closes May 1 so itโ€™s not too late to join!) ๐Ÿซถ

    Kelli Goss is a BRCA1 previvor and the daughter of a two-time breast cancer survivor. In 2018, after discovering that she carried the BRCA gene mutation, Kellie opted to have a prophylactic mastectomy and hysterectomy to lower the risk of cancer. She shares her BRCA1 journey in the hopes that women of color will see themselves represented when making informed decisions about breast and ovarian health, early detection, and genetic counseling. Kelli is The Breasties Director of Diversity Equity + Inclusion.

    Lauren Oxenhandler is a transformational Life Coach and Reiki II practitioner. She is cancer-free after her stage II triple negative breast cancer diagnosis in 2017. After finishing chemotherapy, Lauren felt isolated and craved connection to a community of people who understood what she was going through. She discovered The Breasties, and now serves as

    Director of Virtual Programming.

    Kelsey Litwin discovered that she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation at 22 years old & was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer two years later, just prior to her prophylactic mastectomy. Kelsey is a freelance journalist, editor, and communications specialist based in Montreal, Canada and is passionate about making health information accessible. She writes and edits for The Peak, working to create content that resonates with, comforts and supports all members of the Breasties community.

    I hope you love this conversation as much as I do! ๐Ÿ’•

    xox

    Robyn

  • 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 womanโ€™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. ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป Victoria is about to start her second surrogacy journey with the surrogateโ€™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 & โ€œlots of blood, sweat, & tears,โ€ 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! ๐Ÿ’•

  • This is part โœŒ๏ธ 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 โ˜๏ธ- start there!). Trigger alert, this is a heartbreaking but very important conversation. ๐Ÿ’”

    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). ๐Ÿฅบ

    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. ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿ˜ญ

    We reflect on Jimโ€™s life, legacy, moving through grief, & how the Philadelphia culinary community came together to support Team Burke. Trust me, you wonโ€™t want to miss it. ๐Ÿ˜˜

    I am truly grateful to Kristina for sharing their incredible story and hope you benefit from this conversation. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

    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. ๐Ÿ’”

    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). ๐Ÿฅบ

    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. ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿ˜ญ

    We check in on Team Burke & reflect on the past few years. Tune back for part โœŒ๏ธ of this incredible combo as we reflect on Jimโ€™s life, legacy, & moving through grief. Trust me, you wonโ€™t want to miss it. ๐Ÿ˜˜

    I am truly grateful to Kristina for sharing their incredible story and hope you benefit from this conversation. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

    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.๐Ÿฅบ

    https://www.tagtimehappyhour.org/

  • HAPPY JEWISH GENETIC SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK! ๐Ÿฅณ 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). ๐Ÿคฉ

    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:

    ๐ŸŒŸ what is it, who needs it, & why!

    ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿšฉ that might signal genetic mutation

    ๐ŸŒŸ risk-reduction & high-risk screening options

    ๐ŸŒŸ whatโ€™s the deal with BRCA & Jews? (& should all Ashkenazi Jewish people be tested?!)

    ๐ŸŒŸ ways to โฌ‡๏ธ risk of passing down a mutation to offspring ๐Ÿคฏ

    & so much more!

    Also, a special offer for our listeners! ๐Ÿ’ƒ Get $72 off Cancer or Reproductive Genetic Screening through https://www.jscreen.org using code JGSAW23 through 2/28/23! ๐Ÿ™Œ

    We hope you love this conversation as much as we do! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

    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. ๐Ÿคฉ 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 itโ€™s like going through genetic testing as a parent.

    The episode wouldnโ€™t be complete without sharing a spot-on horoscope reading from our beloved Mema Leatrice from over 30 years ago. โœจ

    We hope you love this conversation as much as we do! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

    xoxo

    Robyn

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    โญ๏ธ $84 for BOTH ๐Ÿ’ƒ

  • 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. ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽถ

    We talk about Lindzeyโ€™s metastatic breast cancer diagnosis at age 29 and recent recurrence, the barriers she faces as a member of the LGBTQ community, and the familyโ€™s alphabet soup of genetic mutations. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿงฌ

    We also discuss how addressing hate on TikTok launched @schafapparel and @lorens singing career. You do NOT want to miss her debut of her โ€˜Unholyโ€™ remix at the end, SHE IS A STAR!!! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Iโ€™m obsessed with their sisterhood bond and their message, and I know you will be too. ๐Ÿซถ

    โ€œDonโ€™t waste time not being you, because you donโ€™t know how much time you have left.โ€ - Lindzey Schaffer ๐Ÿซถ

    xoxo

    Robyn

    ps follow them across all social media platforms immediatelyโ€ฆ youโ€™re welcome in advance! ๐Ÿ˜˜

    @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 ๐Ÿ–๏ธโญ๏ธ review & tell a friend! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

    xoxo ๐Ÿ˜˜

    Robyn

    @theboobiedocs

    ๐˜ฟ๐™ง. ๐™‹๐™š๐™ก๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฌ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐˜ผ๐™ข๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™œ๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ƒ๐™–๐™ง๐™ซ๐™–๐™ง๐™™ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™™๐™ž๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐™Ž๐™˜๐™๐™ค๐™ค๐™ก, ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™š๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™˜ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ช๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š ๐™จ๐™ช๐™ง๐™œ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ž๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ฎ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™– ๐™—๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™ช๐™ง๐™œ๐™ž๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ก๐™ค๐™œ๐™ฎ ๐™›๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™จ๐™๐™ž๐™ฅ ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™› ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™›๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™–, ๐™Ž๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ž๐™จ๐™˜๐™ค. ๐™Ž๐™๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™˜๐™ค-๐™™๐™ž๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐˜ฝ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐˜พ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ค๐™› ๐™€๐™ญ๐™˜๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™–๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™›๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™– ๐™‹๐™–๐™˜๐™ž๐™›๐™ž๐™˜ ๐™ˆ๐™š๐™™๐™ž๐™˜๐™–๐™ก ๐˜พ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง.

  • 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. ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ

    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/