Best Dr Tasha Gandamihardja Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep51: Why does breast cancer come back? 6:28

12h ago6:28

6:28

In today's episode, I explore the question: Why does breast cancer come back after treatment? I discuss the mechanisms that can lead to cancer recurrence, offering insights into microscopic spread, lymph node involvement, resilient cells, dormant cancer cells, incomplete treatment, and genetic mutations. Join me in this solo episode where I uncover…

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S3 EP50: What is inflammatory breast cancer? 7:00

9d ago7:00

7:00

In this episode of "My Breast, My Health," I delve into the lesser-known but crucial topic of inflammatory breast cancer. I explore the challenging diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of this aggressive type of breast cancer. I discuss the unique presentation of inflammatory breast cancer, the importance of seeking medical attention for p…

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S3 Ep49: Side effects of radiotherapy in breast cancer treatment 7:48

7d ago7:48

7:48

Hi friend, Today, we delve into the world of radiotherapy and explore its potential side effects. The majority of people tolerate radiotherapy well. However, like with most clinical treatments, there can be potential side effects. Short-term side effects of radiotherapy may include skin reactions, fatigue, and breast changes. Whilst long term side …

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S3 Ep48: The promise of a blood test in breast cancer detection and treatment 8:01

1M ago8:01

8:01

Welcome to a solo episode of "My Breast My Health," where your host, Tasha Gandamihardja, delves into the cutting-edge realm of cancer detection using a blood test. In this enlightening discussion, Dr Tasha sheds light on the groundbreaking potential of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) in transforming the landscape of cancer detection and monitoring.…

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S3 Ep47: All about DCIS (ductal carcinoma insitu) - what happens if I don't treat it? 11:11

1M ago11:11

11:11

Welcome back to "My Breast My Health," where we shed light on important topics related to breast health. In today's solo episode, we're delving into the world of DCIS, also known as ductal carcinoma in situ. We'll be tackling what it is, how it presents, the treatment options available, and the prognosis associated with it. DCIS is a non-invasive f…

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S3 Ep46: Learn about chemotherapy, its side effects and survivorship - with Dr D Dizon 42:22

1M ago42:22

42:22

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. D Dizon, an oncologist who will be shedding light on an important topic that many breast cancer patients are apprehensive about – chemotherapy. Dr. Dizon is a professor of medicine and surgery at the prestigious Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. With a clinical focus on pelvic cancers, inc…

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S3 Ep45: Common Types of Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know 10:45

2M ago10:45

10:45

Welcome to the My Breast, My Health podcast. In this episode, our host and breast surgeon, Tasha Gandamihardja, dives into the different types of breast cancers. Tasha discusses the common types encountered in clinical practice, including invasive ductal carcinomas, invasive lobular carcinomas, triple-negative breast cancers, inflammatory breast ca…

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S3 EP44: What is a DIEP breast reconstruction - with Dr M Chrysopoulo 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

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By Dr Tasha Gandamihardja

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S3 Ep43: Strategies for Coping with Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Building Emotional Resilience 13:38

2M ago13:38

13:38

In this episode of "My Breast My Health," host Tasha Gandamihardja, a breast cancer surgeon, delves into the topic of "Embracing Emotional Resilience" in the face of a breast cancer diagnosis. She outlines four strategies designed to help cope with the mental and physical impact of a breast cancer diagnosis, offering actionable steps and a bonus st…

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S3 Ep42: Breast Cancer Recurrence: Signs, Symptoms, and Self-Examination 7:51

3M ago7:51

7:51

Welcome to "My Breast My Health," the podcast where we discuss everything related to breast health and breast cancer. In this episode, our host Tasha delves into the important topic of breast cancer recurrence. Tasha covers the areas where cancer can recur and explains the significance of early detection. She provides valuable insights on self-exam…

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S3 EP41: Post-Surgery Exercise Essentials: Strength Training and Motivation for Breast Cancer Recovery - Sarah Newman 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

In this episode of "My Breast, My Health," host Tasha Gandamihardja is joined by special guest Sarah Newman, founder of Get Me Back. Together, they dive into the crucial topic of exercising post-surgery, particularly for those recovering from breast cancer treatment. The episode delves into the importance of strength training, the benefits of consi…

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A Year in Review with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Octavia Hamilton 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Octavia Hamilton reflect on 2022 as they share their personal and professional challenges of the last year, as well as their achievements, successes and favourite podcast episodes. About Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel: Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is an award-winning Oxbridge-trained medical doctor and scientist with over …

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Integrating psychology and nutrition with Dr Emma Weymouth 35:07

2y ago35:07

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Cannabinoids - A personalised integrative approach with Dr Dani Gordon 40:44

2y ago40:44

40:44

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel speaks with Dr Dani Gordon about cannabinoids and their uses in a broad spectrum of conditions - from mental wellbeing and sleep support to pain management and women's health. We discuss some of the myths and misconceptions around cannabis use as a plant medicine, as well as responsible and personalised use of …

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Scar work for breast cancer with Emma Holly 37:38

2y ago37:38

37:38

In this episode Octavia Hamilton speaks with Emma Holly, a leading scar massage therapist, educator and researcher who takes us through the full holistic approach to scar care that is becoming common practice and encouraged as part of your recovery process. About Octavia Hamilton: Octavia Hamilton is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a keen in…

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Breast cancer surgery choices with Dr Tasha Gandamihardja 28:22

2y ago28:22

28:22

In this episode, Octavia Hamilton talks to Dr Tasha Gandamihardja, a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon. They discuss different options of surgery and reconstruction (if desired) during and after breast cancer treatment and how other breast cancer therapies can impact surgery choices. About Dr Tasha Dr Tasha Gandamihardja is a Breast Cancer and …

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Yoga and breathwork for cancer support with Vicky Fox & Sophie Trew 46:50

2y ago46:50

46:50

In this episode we introduce you to the benefits of yoga and breathwork in cancer support. We start the episode with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel talking to Vicky Fox, an experienced senior yoga teacher and teacher trainer. Vicky teaches yoga for cancer in person and online, and has recently published a book 'Yoga for Cancer: the A to Z of C'. Next Octavi…

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Meet our network - trauma informed yoga for mothers 29:43

2y ago29:43

29:43

In this episode we introduce you to one of our referral network partners, Kelly Thistlethwaite. Kelly is a yoga and breathwork practitioner specialising in supporting women with perinatal trauma (trauma around birth) and following pregnancy loss. About Kelly: Kelly helps women to feel safe in the world again, to find connection, to build resilience…

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Nutrition and lifestyle in fertility support with Sandra Greenbank 28:31

2y ago28:31

28:31

In this episode Octavia Hamilton and Dr Amy Shacaluga talk with Sandra Greenbank about the role of nutrition and lifestyle in fertility support. We hope this information will benefit many individuals who are seeking to start a family. About Sandra Greenbank With 12 years experience as a nutritional therapist working with clients across the UK, Euro…

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Colour, creativity and flow with Dr Deanna Minich 41:35

2y ago41:35

41:35

In this episode, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel speaks with Dr Deanna Minich, a nutrition scientist and international lecturer, teacher and author. We cover a wonderful spectrum of topics from how eating the rainbow of colourful whole foods impacts your health and wellbeing to the power of creativity and finding flow in our lives. About Dr Deanna Minich: De…

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Meet our network - health coaching for women’s health 29:12

2y ago29:12

29:12

In this episode we introduce you to Dr Jen Cooney, an expert health physiologist and certified health coach. She has a long and varied career, working predominantly in research and academia with a focus on supporting health and wellbeing in people with chronic disease. About Dr Jen Cooney Dr Jen is a health physiologist, University Lecturer and Res…

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Building resilience and supporting immune regulation with Dr Jenna Macciocchi 54:35

2y ago54:35

54:35

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel talks with Dr Jenna Macciochi, a leading immunologist with a special interest in the interaction between lifestyle and our immune systems. We cover a broad range of topics, from building whole-person resilience and making small sustainable lifestyle changes to autoimmune disease. We discuss the important role o…

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Changing healthcare paradigms from medical school with Maria Gresham 30:17

2+ y ago30:17

30:17

In this episode Octavia Hamilton and Dr Amy Shacaluga talk with Maria Gresham, who is a fourth year medical student and a former Synthesis Clinic patient. Through her personal experiences, Maria has become passionate about integrative medicine, and in this episode we discuss how this has impacted her training and development as a doctor. About Mari…

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Importance of lifestyle in mental health with Dr Charlotte Marriott 51:12

2+ y ago51:12

51:12

In this episode, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel speaks with Dr Charlotte Marriott, a consultant NHS psychiatrist and certified lifestyle medicine physician. Dr. Charlotte's mission is to inform and inspire people to optimise their own health and wellbeing with evidence-based lifestyle medicine and lifestyle psychiatry information. She also aims to educate h…

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Meditation for modern women with Laura Coleman 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

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In this episode of the Synthesis Clinic Podcast, Octavia Hamilton talks to Laura Coleman, the founder of Be.Modern Meditation about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation and how to incorporate these approaches into our lives. About Laura Coleman: Laura Coleman is an established and highly regarded expert in the field of meditation and the foun…

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Integrative cancer care - meet the team 48:41

2+ y ago48:41

48:41

In this episode, we will be introducing you to key members of our multidisciplinary integrative cancer care team at Synthesis Clinic, starting with Aga Kehinde, a health and wellbeing coach and qualified EFT practitioner. We will then meet our registered nutritional therapists, Linda Sims and Emma Marshall. You will hear about our weekly MDT (multi…

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Integrative care for metastatic colorectal cancer - a patient’s story 21:39

2+ y ago21:39

21:39

In this episode of the Synthesis Clinic podcast, you will be hearing from one of our wonderful patients, Helen, who has had a truly transformational journey since finding Dr Nina and our team. With a 5-year history of metastatic colorectal cancer, Helen has certainly had a challenging time but despite an initial rocky ride through multiple treatmen…

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Integrative oncology - collaboration and empowerment with Dr Penny Kechagioglou 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

30:02

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Dr Penny Kechagioglou discuss integrative oncology, which seeks to rationally combine the best of conventional, nutritional, lifestyle and evidence-informed complementary medicine to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Integrative oncology aims to support better quality of life, improve resilien…

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Integration in Women's Health - Meet the Team 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

43:26

In this episode, we will be introducing you to key members of our multidisciplinary women’s health team at Synthesis Clinic, starting with Octavia Hamilton, the clinic’s physiotherapist and the co-host of this podcast. We will then meet Dr Amy Shacaluga, consultant gynaecologist passionate about personalised approaches to women’s health, and wrap u…

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Supporting Trauma Recovery with Dr Cheryl Cross 54:20

2+ y ago54:20

54:20

In this episode, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel interviews Dr Cheryl Cross, an experienced integrative clinical psychologist specialising in trauma recovery. We discuss the broad psychological and physiological impact of trauma and some important theories that can help us understand our nervous system and how we relate to others, including polyvagal theory …

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Introduction to Synthesis Clinic, precision health and integrative medicine 36:36

2+ y ago36:36

36:36

We are delighted to share our first Synthesis Clinic podcast episode. Over the next few episodes, we will be introducing you to our multidisciplinary team at Synthesis, starting with our director, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel. We will discuss what Synthesis is about, what precision health and integrative medicine is and hear some of the amazing patient st…

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S2 Ep40: Raising awareness of breast cancer in the South Asian community - Iyna Butt 52:57

3y ago52:57

52:57

Breast cancer in the South Asian community is a topic that doesn't get talked much about. My guest on today's show, Iyna Butt, knows all about this. You see, Iyna is a British South Asian woman, and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she soon realised that cancer in general, let alone breast cancer specifically, seems to be a subject that n…

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S2 Ep39: How can yoga help with breast cancer recovery? - Marcia Mercier 41:57

3y ago41:57

41:57

How does yoga help with breast cancer recovery? We all know that exercise and movement are not only good for our health, it also has a positive impact on the outcome of breast cancer treatment. Many of you may already practice yoga, and no doubt you already know about the various benefits it brings. But, if you have had treatment for breast cancer,…

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S2 Ep38: How can you tell if your bra fits? - Julie Blanche 41:09

3y ago41:09

41:09

In this episode, we are talking about all things bra-related. If you think you know about bras..think again. In this episode, I talk to Julie Blanche who is an expert bra fitter. It was a great conversation and you wouldn't believe how complex the world of bras can be. You don't know what you don't know. That is so true. At the end of this episode,…

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S2 Ep37 Giving patients control of their breast cancer follow up - Kieva Noble 41:46

3y ago41:46

41:46

Life is predictably unpredictable. Things happen randomly, unexpectedly, and out of our control. A breast cancer diagnosis for example is such a life event. Similarly, after breast cancer treatment has finished, you can't predict how you recover. You may find changes to the breast. You may be feeling certain symptoms that you are not particularly s…

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S2 Ep36: Breast cancer recurrence - signs, symptoms and treatment 14:41

3+ y ago14:41

14:41

Welcome back to the podcast! In this solo episode, I talk about all things related to breast cancer recurrence. This is the one thing most patients fear... the fear of cancer coming back. In this episode, I talk about the types of breast cancer recurrences, what can be done to treat it and what symptoms to look out for. I hope this is useful, and i…

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S2 Ep35: Treating breast cancer in a developing country - Dr Bob Octovianus 34:00

3+ y ago34:00

34:00

Dr Bob Octovianus is a breast surgeon in Indonesia, one of the most populous countries in the world. With that comes many challenges. Limited resources, financial restrictions and cultural barriers. He also explains the lack of breast cancer awareness in the community leading to patients presenting to his clinics with locally advanced cancers. This…

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S2 Ep34: Taking you behind the scenes on an operating day 21:00

3+ y ago21:00

21:00

So, this episode is slightly different. Today I am going to take you behind the scenes on an operating day. For those who have never had surgery, you may wonder what happens on a day when a surgeon operates? What time does it start? How does the day run? What are the different activities that happen behind the scene to make sure that all surgeries …

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S2 Ep33: How can a digital health app help patients with breast cancer - Dr Anne Bruinvels 50:46

3+ y ago50:46

50:46

We live in a digital age and more and more of us are downloading health apps in order to boost and improve our health and wellbeing. But, how can a health app be helpful for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer? Dr Anne Bruinvels is the founder of the app OWise, a health app that is designed to help patients with breast cancer. It is es…

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S2 Ep32: How can functional and integrative medicine help me through a cancer diagnosis? - Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel 46:51

3+ y ago46:51

46:51

The field of functional and integrative medicine is becoming increasingly recognised by the mainstream. If you haven't come across these areas, then this is the podcast episode for you. Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is my guest today. She is an integrative medicine practitioner, who initially trained as a natural scientist and then entered medicine. She be…

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S2 Ep31: Clinical trials and why they can be beneficial - Danielle Ralic 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

47:36

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial. But, what is a clinical trial? Am I eligible to participate? What are the benefits? What does it involve? Do I have to pay? These are some of the questions we discuss in this week's episode with Danielle Ralic. Danielle is a technologist and her career h…

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S2 Ep30: Living with secondary breast cancer and being a patient advocate - Jo Taylor 1:12:34

3+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Jo was diagnosed with primary breast cancer at the age of 38 years, 14 years ago. At the time, she had a 5-month daughter, a 2-year-old son, and her life was turned upside down. Since her primary diagnosis, she has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer affecting her lymph nodes in her neck, her sternum, and recently brain metastasis. Througho…

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S2 Ep29: Fibrosis, ADH and microcalcification (Part 2 of 2) - Dr Peter Davis 27:41

3+ y ago27:41

27:41

Hello again and welcome to the second part of a two part series where we talk all things benign. Today's conversation is with Dr Peter Davis, who works as a histopathologist. He and his team are responsible for analysing any tissue that we take either from a biopsy or at surgery. They process it, examine it under the microscope and deliver a diagno…

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S2 Ep28: Cysts, fibroadenomas and fat necrosis (Part 1 of 2) - Dr Peter Davis 26:24

3+ y ago26:24

26:24

When you have a breast abnormality, you may need to have a biopsy. This is where a sample is taken from the breast and sent to the lab for analyses. The majority of biopsies come back as a benign (non-cancerous) diagnosis. Of course this is always a great relief. But the actual terminology of the results can be confusing and unclear. Today I have a…

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S2 Ep27: Breast cancer at the age of 28 years changed the course of my life - Paulina Golozd 49:24

3+ y ago49:24

49:24

What happens when you are diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28? You reflect on your life, consider what is important and then you pivot. You pursue a path that you find meaningful and fulfilling. This is what happened to my guest today, Paulina Golozd. Paulina had a secure high flying corporate job. However, a breast cancer diagnosis made …

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S2 Ep26: Is there such a thing as a breast cancer diet? - Tamar Rothenberg 59:23

3+ y ago59:23

59:23

What to eat and what not to eat? That is the question. There is so much information and mis-information out there surrounding nutrition and food. Navigating through the noise can be really difficult, this is more so when you are looking for reliable and accurate information surrounding nutrition around a breast cancer diagnosis. Tamar Rothenberg is…

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S2 Ep25: How exercise can combat fatigue, boost immunity and treat lymphoedema - Tom Cowan 46:06

3+ y ago46:06

46:06

We all know that exercise is good for you. However, this is especially true if you have had treatment for breast cancer. There is emerging evidence suggesting that regular exercise not only improves your general fitness, but it can also reduce cancer recurrence and improve outcome post treatment. Today's guest is Tom Cowan, an exercise physiologist…

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S2 Ep24: Five lessons I've learnt in 2020 20:54

3+ y ago20:54

20:54

So, 2020 has been no ordinary year. We have suffered loss, faced numerous challenges and setbacks, as well as experience inspirational moments and joy...all bundled into 12 extraordinary months. I wanted to share what I have learnt over the past year. The things that have resonated with me the most. The things that have inspired me the most. Taking…

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S2 Ep23: What happens when you have a mammogram? - Dawn McDonald 38:01

3+ y ago38:01

38:01

Have you ever wondered what a mammogram is? Does it hurt? Can you have a mammogram if you have breast implants? Am I too young to have a mammogram? If you want to learn more about all things related to mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and breast screening, then this is the episode to listen to. In this episode, I have a conversation with Dawn McDona…

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S2 Ep22: Meditation, journaling, gratitude and breast cancer - Kath Elliott 1:00:21

4y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

In today's episode, I have a conversation with Kath Elliott. Kath, who is based in Melbourne, Australia, was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40s, just over a year ago. In this episode we talked about her she coped with her breast cancer treatment, how her family and friends got her through her chemotherapy, and that telling her 3 boys about…

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