From Surgery to Survivorship, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi discuss cancer topics that affect breast cancer patient and survivors. They provide clarity on a cancer diagnosis and provide insight into the struggles of survivorship. Their goal is to provide a supportive and informative platform for breast cancer survivors. This podcast offers insights and resources that will help survivors navigate the challenges of post-treatment survivorship. This podcast does not intended for medical advice. Please co ...
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Two are Better than One, Breast Surgeons return to answer questions.
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Two are better than one Breast surgeons: This is a model where two breast surgeons (myself and Dr. Mark Cripe) collaborate and operate together to perform double mastectomies. Over the last several years, Dr. Mark Cripe and I performed several double mastectomies together. We are both fellowship trained breast surgeons and we train residents and br…
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"Don't Wait": A story of a breast cancer survivor's courage to follow her heart and intuition.
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Join me in a conversation with Breast cancer survivor and an author, Jennifer Skinnell and her Breast Surgeon, Dr. Mark Cripe about how she navigated her diagnosis and how she used her intuition to help guide her journey. Her life is also unique in a sense she lives in an RV. She is very inspirational for anyone who is recently diagnosed with cance…
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Breast Cancer in LGBTQIA+ community- Risk factors and Screening guidelines.
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In honor of "PRIDE" month, please join me for a conversation with Dr. Lucy Bucher- she is a passionate OB/GYN and has been a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. We talk about breast cancer and its impact in the LGBTQIA+ community. Risk factors Causes of disparities in care and how we can mitigate them Breast Cancer symptoms Breast cancer sc…
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Women's Health and Screening Recommendations.
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National Women’s Health week is celebrated each year, beginning on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. The theme for this year is, “Women’s Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care and Wellbeing.” Please welcome, Dr. Anita Somani, she is a highly respected healthcare professional, currently works as an OBGYN as…
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Updates from American Society of Breast Surgeons conference, 2024
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It is my honor to welcome, Dr. Jovita Oruwari, MD FACS. She is a superstar Breast Surgeon, Wife, Mom and an Author. She is also a fellowship, trained breast surgeon from Women and Infants hospital of Rhode Island – Brown University, currently practicing in St. Louis. She has been voted as one of St. Louis top docs by her peers every year from 2007 …
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Finding your New Normal Series 1- Episode 3: "Body Image"
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Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience. In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy. Body Image is: •How you see or picture…
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Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series 2 -Episode 2
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Breast- Plastic Surgery Educational Series- 2 Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast and Aesthetic Surgery has teamed up with Breast Cancer Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you this new educational series. In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of dealing with breast cancer topics like: •Early detection through mammogra…
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Finding your New Normal Series 1- Episode 2: How to tackle, "Hot Flashes"
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Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience. In 2024, over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods of breast cancer treatments could include chemotherapy, surgical removal of the ovaries, anti-estrogen therapy, and radiotherapy. This can induce menopause in women who…
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Breast -Plastic Educational Series 2 - Episode 1
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Introducing Breast-Plastic Surgery Education- series 1 Dr. Tiwari of Midwest Breast has teamed up with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Deepa Halaharvi to bring you a NEW educational series: The Breast & Plastic Education Series! Join us as we discuss all topics pertaining to breast and plastic surgery. We will discuss different type of breast and reconst…
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Finding your New Normal series 1- episode1: How to tackle, "Fear of recurrence"
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Happy New Year, 2024. I have re-introduced myself and the reasons for why I want to keep working on this podcast. Your survivorship starts the day of your diagnosis. Being told you have cancer is life altering experience. Though, you may have completed surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, you may have lingering side-effects that continue for someti…
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Is Moving On From Breast Cancer Possible? - with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks
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"Is it possible to 'move on' after a cancer diagnosis?" This is a question that has been asked often. Join us as we discuss the answer together. Cancer can change your life in many ways, and it's okay to react differently. Some become advocates while others may not even want to talk about cancer. Ultimately, you must prioritize what is right for yo…
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Alcohol and Cancer with Breast Cancer Survivor, Shannon
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Meet Shannon, a remarkable breast cancer survivor who recently began her journey of sobriety. She openly shares her story of alcohol dependency and how it affected her life. Shannon will highlight the challenges she faced while striving for a sober lifestyle and how she has managed to maintain it for the past five months. Additionally, Dr. Halaharv…
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Today is a special episode where we have 4 experts with us today to answer some of your burning questions. In this episode we welcome: Dr. Mark Cripe, Breast and Melanoma Surgeron Dr. Shabana Dewani, Medical Oncologist Emily Finn, DPT Dr. Deepa Halaharvi, Breast Surgeon You asked, we answered. Here's a snippet of a few questions that will be answer…
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Exercise and Cancer with Movement Expert Emily Finn, DPT
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We all know how beneficial exercising is to our overall health. Physical Therapist, Emily Finn, breaks down the benefits specific to cancer prevention and a cancer diagnosis. Emily has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She's also a Level I CrossFit Coach, pelvic health educator, and works with cancer rehabilitation. In this episode we'll discuss: …
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Oncology Dietitian, Alison Tierney is Back to Share Her Personal Story
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We welcome back our good friend and oncology dietitian, Alison Tierney! Shortly after airing her episode in March 2022, Alison received devastating news that changed her life. In this episode, Alison shares personal details of her own cancer diagnosis and how it has impacted her life and business. She opens up about having "imposter syndrome", rece…
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Fertility Preservation and Breast Cancer with Fertility Expert, Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa
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A breast cancer diagnosis can impact fertility and family planning. Today we're speaking with Dr. Famuyiwa (aka Dr. Yemi) as she breaks down options available for young women faced with a breast cancer diagnosis. As each patient is different, please discuss all treatment options with your doctor. Worth The Wait Charity: Instagram @worththewaitchari…
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From Prehab to Rehab with Physical Therapist Jodi Deistler
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Did you know PREhab is an option before going into surgery or starting treatment? In this episode we talk with Physical Therapist, Jodi Diestler from ReVital Cancer Rehab to learn how prehab and rehab can help a patient through oncology treatment. We discuss: What is prehab? How can it help? What you can do for cancer related-fatigue. Why you shoul…
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Finding Joy During Dark Times with Pastor Jennifer Jackson
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Pastor Jennifer Jackson offers us ways to find joy through challenging times. She provides us her learnings as she went through her own breast cancer diagnosis. She strives to help women through life, whether it's a book, her own radio show, or by mentoring them. She loves to make new friends from a multitude of backgrounds and hear their stories. …
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Goldilocks Mastectomies with Dr. Mark Cripe and Dr. Deepa Halaharvi
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Learn more about Goldilocks Mastectomies from Dr. Cripe and Dr. Halaharvi. Find out what it is, who is a candidate, benefits and risks, as well as the patient experience. Dr. Mark Cripe and Dr. Deepa Halaharvi are breast surgeons in Columbus, Ohio who often work as a team to provide the best patient outcomes. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Inst…
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It's More than 'Cutting Out the Cancer' with Aesthetic Flat Closure
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Aesthetic Flat Closure is an option for all cancer patients and previvors. Listen in as Dr. Halaharvi and Dr. Cripe talk about this option and why aesthetic flat closure is more that just cutting out the cancer. You can watch the full episode on YouTube. Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastBy Dr. Deepa Halaharvi & Monica Brooks
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Not Your Grandma's Mastectomy with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Dr. Mark Cripe
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We're kicking off a three part series on mastectomies. Why? Well the breast cancer world is constantly changing and more options may be available to consider. Plus, mastectomies aren't what they used to be! Listen in as Dr.'s Mark Cripe and Deepa Halaharvi discuss the different types of mastectomies, including skin-sparing mastectomy, sensation pre…
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Nipple and Areola Tattooing with Christina Siegel, The Nipple Fairy
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Meet Chrissy, a Registered Nurse turned nipple tattoo artist, who is a nipple tattoo expert leading the industry. Listen in as we discuss: How to find a reputable and experienced tattoo artist What to expect at an appointment Insurance coverage Aftercare instructions Unilateral vs bilateral mastectomy Cost of areola tattoos Planning for a nipple sp…
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Two-Time Survivor Kendra - Empowerment and Perspective
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Meet Kendra, a two-time breast cancer survivor. We discuss Kendra's recurrence and ways she empowered herself and the community to take back their power. She also shares her story of failed reconstruction, going flat, and how she managed her body image. We're confident you'll feel inspired hearing her story. Paint the Pavement Pink Donate to Paint …
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Sexual Dysfunction and Cancer with Expert Dr. Susan Kellogg-Spadt
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Cancer can change you in so many ways. What's considered "normal" after cancer? Dr. Kellogg-Spadt is a nationally recognized expert in pelvic and vulvar pain and sexual dysfunction. Patients come from Philadelphia, the Tri-state area and from across the United States for her expertise at the Center for Pelvic Medicine. Dr. Kellogg-Spadt performs di…
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Cold Capping - Interview with Bethany Golden and Anne Houser
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Is cold capping right for you? Listen in as we interview survivor Anne Houser and business owner Bethany Golden as they discuss cold capping. Anne is a survivor who independently looked into cold capping back in 2016. She partnered with Bethany, owner of cancer boutique, Over My Head to expand cold capping in Columbus. Even if you aren't a resident…
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Sensation-Preserving Mastectomy with Dr. Anne Peled, MD
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Our guest, Dr. Anne Peled is a surgeon, an educator, a researcher, a mother, an athlete, and a breast cancer survivor. Just a few years into starting her own thriving breast cancer and plastic surgery practice, Anne was diagnosed with breast cancer herself, which gives her the unusual perspective of both the expert and the patient. This has also on…
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Managing Body Image with Cancer Survivor, Kelli Santana
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Breast Cancer Survivor, Kelli Santana, had always felt her breasts were a part of her identity. She shares her insights and perspective after undergoing a goldilocks double mastectomy and how she works through the emotions of sadness and how she's learning to embrace her new body. Dr. Deepa Halaharvi breakdowns what a goldilocks mastectomy is and w…
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The Boobie Docs and The Breast Cancer Podcast Come Together!
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We are beyond excited to have Dr. Robyn Roth, a board certified radiologist from The Boobie Docs join us on today's episode. We're collaborating together to give you a dose of what we do and why we do it. Dr. Roth also lends us her expertise as a breast radiologist and discusses screenings, dense breast tissue, mammograms, MRI's, and what to look f…
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Survivorship with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi & Monica Brooks
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Survivorship can be one of the hardest to manage with a cancer diagnosis. We are left to deal with fear of recurrence, hot flashes, menopause, chemo brain and more! Dr. Halaharvi and Monica have a one-on-one conversation discussing how they work through survivorship and manage the side effects of a cancer diagnosis. Resources: Young Survivor Coalit…
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Sex, Menopause, and More with Dr. Anita Somani, MD
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Listen in as we discuss some hot topics in women's health and how breast cancer can impact our lives. We sit down with Dr. Anita Somani, a highly respected and talented healthcare professional with over 30 years of medical and academic experience in OBGYN. She is an expert when it comes to women's health and the challenges we face, especially after…
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Diagnosed at 19 - Survivor Story with Brandy
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What would you do if you were diagnosed with breast cancer as a teenager, with your life just beginning? In today's episode we interview survivor, Brandy. We feel confident her story will move you to action to scan your body and take action every month. Brandy also share her personal story as she experienced foster care since she was a young child.…
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Radiation Oncology with Vijay Kudithipudi, MD
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We feel confident you'll enjoy listening to Dr. Kudithipudi (or Dr. K as his patients call him!). Dr K. is a radiation oncologist in Columbus, Ohio and although he has many areas of focus, nearly 50% of his patients see him for breast cancer. In this podcast we'll discuss what to expect during radiation, what to avoid in products used, how to manag…
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Dr. Shabana Dewani is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine—and a joy to listen to! She breaks down the oncology process and important factors when deciding treatment. You'll be able to hear her passion for helping others ensuring they get the best treatment possible. She'll also discuss: Geonomic assay Pathology Fe…
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Empower Yourself with Food - Interview with Oncology Dietitian, Alison Tierney
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We're talking about food today with Oncology Dietitian, Alison Tierney from Wholesome, LLC. Alison shares with us her top foods that have "disease-fighting" nutrients. She also takes on soy and tells us what we really need to know. After listening to this episode, you'll be eager to start making small changes and to feel more empowered with your de…
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Can cancer change you for the better? Listen in as we talk with breast cancer survivor, Erin Nemec. Erin has inspired thousands through her powerful pictures of her flat closure. We discuss the struggles of self-image throughout life and how cancer keeps things in perspective. Erin's story of re-birth will leave you feeling inspired. You can find E…
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Breast Surgery Mini-Series: Behind the Curtain with Dr. Carmen Lam
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Take a peek "behind the curtain" as we talk with breast Fellow, Dr. Carmen Lam. You'll hear about what she is learning in her fellowship and how she plans to use that information in order to best care for breast cancer patients. Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastBy Dr. Deepa & Monica
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Breast Surgery Mini-Series: High Risk Breast Cancer
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How do you know if you are at a high risk for developing breast cancer? Did you know there are online tools everyone has access to in order to calculate their risk? Listen in as breast surgeons Dr. Mark Cripe and Dr. Deepa Halaharvi discuss: What it means to be high risk Steps we all can take to reduce our risk of cancer Surgery options for both hi…
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Breast Surgery Mini-Series: Are Two Surgeons Better Than One?
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Have you ever heard the phrase "Two is better than one"? What about in the operating room? Dr.'s Halaharvi and Cripe are back to talk about why two breast surgeons would choose to operate on the same patient at the same time. They discuss the benefits of having two surgeons vs. one and most importantly, what that means to the patient. If you'd like…
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Breast Surgery Mini-Series: Nipple Delay Procedure
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Have you ever heard of Nipple Delay Procedure? This podcast discusses a procedure that takes place before a nipple sparing mastectomy. Board certified plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon, Dr. Santosh Kale introduced nipple delay procedure in Columbus, Ohio that has various benefits to patients. Breast surgeon Dr. Deepa Halaharvi has experienced…
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Breast Surgery Mini-Series: Picking the Right Surgeon
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This podcast kicks off a set of mini-series regarding breast surgery. Dr.'s Halaharvi and Cripe discuss the difference between surgeons and how going through a fellowship enhances their skills as breast surgeons. Both doctors are passionate about teaching others their skills to surgeons in order to provide better care for cancer patients. Instagram…
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Genetics and Cancer with Genetic Counselor Nichole Morman, LGC
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Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks sit down with genetics expert Nichole Morman to discuss how genetics and family history can impact risk for cancer. They discuss what to expect during a genetics appointment, who is recommended to see a geneticist, insurance questions, the emotional side of genetics, as well the importance of knowing your famil…
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Cancer Survivor Stories - Interview with Renee
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Meet breast cancer survivor, Renee. As she shares her story with us, listen to how she dealt with her diagnosis, how she handled her lowest moments, and advice she has for newly diagnosed cancer patients. She drops some truth bombs and gives us practical advice…even for the introverts! Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast…
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Breast Reconstruction Expert: Dr. Pankaj Tiwari
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We're talking with industry expert Dr. Pankaj Tiwari of Midwest Breast & Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Tiwari is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction with advanced microsurgical techniques. In this episode we discuss body image, breast implant illness, nipple tattooing, over the muscle vs. under the muscle, and surgery r…
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Life-Changing Conversation with Dr. Beth DuPree
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Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks talked with their first guest, author and breast surgeon Dr. Beth Dupree. Dr. DuPree is a leading breast surgeon and nationally recognized as an industry expert. Listen in to this very candid conversation about mental health, psychedelic drugs, holistic well-being, and what it means to "show up" to your cancer …
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How familiar are you with breast cancer risk factors? These factors don't mean you'll get breast cancer, but you'll want to take note of the risks. Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks discuss those factors from a doctor and patient point-of-view. They continue to talk about the importance of body self-awareness. Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast…
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Meet your hosts Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks, both breast cancer survivors. Dr. Deepa shares her story of receiving her diagnosis shortly after becoming a breast surgeon. Monica is a young breast cancer survivor and advocate and talks about being humbled by her diagnosis. Dr. Deepa and Monica have come together to bring awareness to many t…
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