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This podcast by Jamie Vaughn is a deep-dive discussion on a myriad of breast cancer topics, such as early detection, the initial shock of diagnosis, testing/scans, treatment, loss of hair, caregiving, surgery, emotional support, and advocacy. These episodes will include breast cancer survivors, thrivers, caregivers, surgeons, oncologists, therapists, and other specialists who can speak to many different topics. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and not all information in this podcast comes from ...
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Episode 77: Empowering Global Breast Health Education w/ Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont of Know Your Lemons Foundation
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Send us a text Join me as I sit down with Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont , the remarkable founder of the Know Your Lemons Foundation, who has turned the world of breast health education on its head. With a unique approach using lemons as a metaphor, Dr. Beaumont breaks down barriers and misconceptions surrounding breast cancer symptoms and screenin…
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Send us a text Join me, as I sit down with the remarkable Maureen Stephenson , a certified nutrition health coach, inspiring breast cancer survivor, and advocate for holistic wellness through Crawl, Walk, Run Fitness. Maureen shares her powerful story of transformation from surviving an abusive relationship after immigrating from Jamaica to becomin…
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Send us a text Claudia De Pasquale's remarkable journey from a healthcare marketing professional and mother of 3 to a breast cancer survivor and advocate is both inspiring and transformative. Claudia joins us to share her story of founding My Cancer Diaries, a blog that provides crucial support to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Through h…
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Send us a text Meet Leah Wyrick, a trailblazing entrepreneur whose passion transformed personal adversity into an innovative solution for breast cancer survivors. Inspired by her mother’s battle with breast cancer, Leah founded Three Strands Recovery Wear and designed the revolutionary Resilience Bra to address the unmet needs of post-surgical pati…
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Send us a text What if your most challenging moments could lead to your greatest triumphs? On this heartfelt episode of "Test Those Breasts," I sit down with the remarkable Gillian Lichota , founder and CEO of the iRise Above Foundation. Once a successful marine biologist working with institutions like the Smithsonian and NOAA, Gillian's world took…
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Send us a text What does it take to rise above the challenges of a HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer diagnosis? Join us as I sit down with Elissa Kalver , a phenomenal survivor who was unexpectedly diagnosed just before her daughter's first birthday. From a life brimming with sports, adventures, and a thriving career in financial services and …
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Episode 71: Transforming Adversity into Advocacy: Meg Cadoux's Lived Breast Cancer Experience
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Send us a text Trust your instincts and take charge of your health journey with insights from our inspiring guest, Meg Cadoux. A breast cancer survivor and co-founder of the Anti Cancer Lifestyle Program, Meg's story begins with a misdiagnosed stage 3B estrogen-positive breast cancer in 2001. Despite facing two recurrences in 2008 and 2018, Meg sha…
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Send us a text Ever thought a simple health scare could redefine your life's priorities? Meet Travis Brady, our resilient guest who was misdiagnosed with appendicitis, but soon found herself facing stage 3A ER/PR positive breast cancer. Her journey from self-neglect to becoming her own health advocate is not just inspiring; it's a wake-up call for …
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Episode 69: Gail Menasco's Fight for Fair Healthcare & Personal Victory over Cancer
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Send us a text Imagine receiving a life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer at the age of 37. Gail Menasco, owner of "Menasco Consulting" and a fierce advocate for healthcare reform and health equity, shares her compelling journey from being an adventurous mom and business owner to navigating the shockwaves of a cancer diagnosis. Through her person…
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Episode 68: Empathy & Advocacy: Breast Surgeon, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi’s Transformative Breast Cancer Experience
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Send us a text Join us as we welcome Dr. Halaharvi , a fellowship-trained, board-certified breast surgeon who faced her own breast cancer journey just 8 months after completing her fellowship. Her unique perspective of experiencing both sides of the diagnosis has profoundly influenced her approach to patient care. She reflects on her immigrant upbr…
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Send us a text How did a breast cancer diagnosis at age 26 transform Brynn Barale from a driven workaholic into a beacon of holistic health and empowerment? Join us as we chat with Brynn, a registered nurse and holistic health coach, who discovered her cancer through a simple itchy lump. Her story is both inspiring and educational, offering insight…
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Episode 66: Transforming Adversity into Advocacy: Michelle & Kendall Sandlin's Courageous Cancer Journey
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a high-stress lifestyle could transform into a health-conscious journey after a life-changing diagnosis? Meet Michelle and Kendall Sandlin, the inspiring mother-daughter duo who share their powerful story on this episode of Test Those Breasts. Michelle, a breast cancer survivor & award-winning writer, opens up about…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt completely lost and overwhelmed by a sudden medical diagnosis? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Toth Burgoyne , a mother of four and breast cancer survivor, who shares her deeply personal journey from diagnosis to reconstruction surgery. Jennifer recounts how the "Test Those Breasts" podcast provided her with t…
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Episode 64: Overcoming Implant Illness & DCIS: Stephanie Grimaldi-Lang's Fight for Health & Advocacy
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Send us a text What do you do when your body rejects something meant to enhance it? On this episode of "Test Those Breasts," we sit down with Stephanie Grimaldi-Lang, a breast cancer survivor who faced an unexpected battle after discovering her breast implants were causing her illness. From her joyous family life filled with boating and off-road ad…
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Episode 63: Two by Two: Friendship and Faith in the Fight Against Cancer w/Kathryn Tortorici & Nancy Bynon
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Send us a text How did a kindergarten teacher and a nurse not only survive breast cancer but also find a way to help others facing the same journey? Kathryn Tortorici and Nancy Bynon join us to share their extraordinary story of friendship and resilience. Their bond, which began over a Junior League cookbook project, became a vital support system a…
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Episode 62: Confronting Breast Cancer from Both Sides: Dr. Liz O’Riordan's Dual Journey as Surgeon & Survivor
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Send us a text Imagine being a top breast surgeon, only to find yourself on the receiving end of a breast cancer diagnosis. Welcome to the eye-opening journey of Dr. Liz O'Riordan In this episode, we explore the irony and emotional upheavals she faced as both a medical professional and a patient. Dr. Liz opens up about how her extensive medical bac…
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Episode 61: Navigating Cancer w/ Grit & Humor: Jen Tober's Uplifting Journey Through Breast Cancer & Beyond
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Send us a text Ever wondered how sheer grit & humor can help one navigate the stormy seas of cancer diagnosis and treatment? Join us as we welcome Jen Tober, a tenacious breast cancer survivor & a dedicated “empty nesting” mom of 3 from Washington DC. I met Jen through our friend Amy Banocy, breast cancer survivor and author of Baring it All My Bre…
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Episode 60: Transforming Lives Through Fitness: Mena Spodobalski's Evoke Warriors for Cancer Survivors
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Send us a text What if fitness could be a lifeline for cancer survivors? Meet Mena Spodobalski, a passionate physical trainer with nearly two decades of experience and a true champion for the cancer community in Reno, Nevada. Mena's journey from hosting park boot camps to owning her own gym for 12 years is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into h…
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Send us a text What if turning your personal struggles into art could change lives? On this episode of "Test Those Breasts," we welcome the extraordinary Keisha Brown, an advocate, playwright, and inspirational speaker who shares her journey as a breast cancer “previvor” and survivor of domestic violence. Keisha opens up about how her early experie…
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Episode 58: Oncology Dietitian, Alison Tierney's Breast Cancer Journey & Nutritional Advocacy
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Send us a text How would you confront a life-changing diagnosis at 33, especially when you're an expert in the very field that now defines your battle? Join us as we welcome Alison Tierney, a board-certified oncology dietitian and a resilient breast cancer thriver, who shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma shor…
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Episode 57: Reclaiming Confidence: Surgical and Holistic Approaches at NYBRA w/ Dr. David Light
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Send us a text What if the key to reclaiming your body and confidence after a mastectomy lies in knowing your surgical options and the right support system? This episode of our podcast brings you an engaging conversation with Dr. David Light NYBRA , a renowned plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction. Dr. Light shares his remarkable jo…
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Episode 56: Ellyn Winters: From PR Mogul to Breast Cancer Advocate & Innovator with AskEllen.AI
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Send us a text What if you received a life-changing diagnosis despite being at the peak of your health, managing a successful career, and having no family history of the disease? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ellyn Winters, who shares her rollercoaster journey from high-functioning PR mogul to breast cancer survivor and advocate. Ellyn…
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Episode 55: Kelly Lutman's Guide to Nourishing Health: Uniting Nutrition & Nature in Healing From Cancer to ADHD
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Send us a text Embark on a transformative journey with Kelly Lutman from Pursue Wellness For You https://pursuewellnessforyou.com/, as she brings her wealth of knowledge on nutrition's power to heal & manage conditions like ADHD and cancer. Throughout our candid discussion, Kelly unveils the often overlooked connections between what we consume, how…
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Episode 54: Kristen Dahlgren: From Breaking News to Breaking Ground in Breast Cancer Advocacy & Vaccination
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Send us a text When Kristen Dahlgren walked away from the https://www.nbc.com/ news desk & into the realm of breast cancer advocacy, she lit a path for countless others to follow. Her foundation, the Cancer Vaccine Coalition , is more than just a passion—it's a pursuit of a world where breast cancer no longer looms over our futures. In our heartfel…
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Episode 53: Empowering Healing and Reclamation Through Medical Tattooing w/ Miroslava DeLeon
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Send us a text As the sun sets on another day, we elate in the beauty of transformation and the quiet strength it embodies—qualities that breast cancer survivors know all too well. Today, I'm thrilled to share a space w/ Miroslava De Leon- Conceal Touch - Instagram, whose artistry in medical tattooing lights a path to healing for many. Delving into…
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Episode 52: Rekindling Intimacy & Empowerment After Cancer w/ Traci Owen
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Send us a text This episode features Traci Owen, an oncology nurse & certified sexual counselor to discuss sexual health in the face of a cancer diagnosis & beyond. As someone who has walked the precarious path of breast cancer myself, I bring a deeply personal perspective to our conversation on sexual health in the cancer community. Traci's extens…
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Episode 51: Siblings Champion Male & Female Breast Cancer Awareness w/ Vicki Wolf & Harvey Singer
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Send us a text When Vicki Wolf faced breast cancer for the 4th time, her fighting spirit never wavered, & her brother Harvey Singer's rare encounter with the same illness shattered the silence around male breast cancer. On the "Test those Breasts" podcast, these remarkable siblings and I unite to spread a crucial message: knowledge is your most pow…
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Send us a text Feeling a sense of renewal and hope after surviving breast cancer isn't just a possibility—it's a journey I've embarked on with inspiring guests like Dr. Kelly McLean. As a surgical oncologist and former engineering student, Dr. McLean's unique perspective shines through in our heartfelt conversation about her transition into medicin…
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Episode 49: Breast Cancer Survivor, Dee Cloud's Insights on Health, Boundaries, & Reclaiming Life Post-Cancer
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Send us a text Join me, Jamie Vaughn, on a transformative journey with a woman whose battles with breast cancer rewrote her life's script, demonstrating that even in our darkest moments, we can emerge with purpose. My conversation with Dee is not just about her triumph over the disease but also the emotional odyssey that accompanies such a fight. W…
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Send us a text When Grammy-winning musician Carla Patullo stood at the crossroads of life and illness, she chose a path of resilience and empowerment. Our heartfelt discussion unveils her remarkable tale of survival, as she opens up about her battle with breast cancer and how early detection played a crucial role in her recovery. Carla's story tran…
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Episode 47: Dr. Andrew Gassman: The Breast Advocate Approach to Personalized Reconstruction & Recovery
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Send us a text Unlock the door to a transformative journey with Dr. Andrew Gassman of PRMA in San Antonio, Texas, a beacon of expertise in the field of plastic surgery and breast reconstruction. This episode is a heartfelt narrative that intertwines medical mastery with the emotional landscapes of those navigating their breast reconstruction option…
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Send us a text Imagine receiving a life-altering diagnosis when you least expect it. That's exactly what happened to school teacher Melissa Pruyn & outdoor enthusiast Alli Nagel, our courageous guests this season on Test Those Breasts. Together, we traverse their emotional and physical journeys, shedding light on the unpredictable nature of breast …
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Episode 45: Katrina Swartz's Resilience: From HER2 Battles to Mental Health Advocacy & Personal Growth
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Send us a text When Katrina Swartz faced the formidable foe of HER2 positive inflammatory breast cancer, she didn't just mount a defense; she launched a counterattack. Brace yourself for a profound journey as Katrina opens up about the grueling path from symptom onset to diagnosis and the formidable treatments that followed. But her story transcend…
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Episode 44: Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa on the Art of Breast Reconstruction: Blending Aesthetics and Healing, Navigating Choices & Insurance
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Send us a text Embarking on a transformative journey alongside Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, this episode of "Test those Breasts" transcends the typical medical dialogue, bringing to light the harmonious blend of form and function in breast cancer reconstruction. Dr. Srinivasa, with her microsurgical expertise, reveals how aesthetics play a pivotal role in…
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Send us a text When Laura Carfang, survivor and beacon of hope, graced this podcast, she didn't just share her story—she gave us a masterclass in resilience. We traverse the highs and lows of her journey, from diagnosis at 34 to her tremendous work as the founder and executive director of https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ Her candid conversati…
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Send us a text Could regaining the sensation in your breasts after a mastectomy transform your recovery journey? Join me, Jamie Vaughn, and the esteemed Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo to explore how innovative surgical methods are offering hope to breast cancer survivors. In an engaging conversation, Dr. C, a pioneer in plastic and microsurgery, shares his …
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Episode 41: The Harmonic Resonance of Sound Baths: Finding Peace & Healing through Vibrational Therapy with Wyatt Smith
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Send us a text Imagine finding serenity amid chaos with just the reverberation of a gong. This episode of Jamie Vaughn's podcast is a deep dive into the world of sound baths, where the transformative power of sound waves brings healing and peace, especially to those affected by cancer and PTSD. We're privileged to be joined by Wyatt Smith, sound ba…
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Episode 40: Kristin Gravatt on Embracing Motherhood, Navigating Treatment, and Celebrating Survival
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Send us a text In this episode, my friend Kristin Gravatt sat down to recount her battles and triumphs as a stage 3B breast cancer survivor by peeling back the layers of her experience, balancing the demands of motherhood with the rigorous demands of cancer treatment. Kristin's journey is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability, and her …
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Send us a text .When Kim Maples was diagnosed with ductal breast cancer at 39, her world turned upside down. Now, she invites us into her life-altering journey, sharing the challenges of treatment and the power of self-advocacy. This episode is a tapestry of courage and wisdom, weaving together Kim's personal battle with invaluable advice for those…
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Episode 38: The Transformative Power of Solidarity in Breast Cancer Battles w/ Shannon Burrows
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Send us a text When your world turns upside down after a breast cancer diagnosis, finding solidarity and strength within a community can be your lifeline. As your host, Jamie Vaughn, and my inspiring guest, Shannon Burrows—a beacon of hope for those navigating the turbulent waters of breast cancer—we unwrap her story and the deep-seated power of hu…
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Send us a text As your host, Jamie Vaughn, I share a connection with this episode's special guest, Dr. Ramon Garza of Dr. Garza Plastic Surgery, hailing from the heart of Texas with a scalpel as sharp as his insights into breast reconstruction. His mastery of microsurgery and compassionate approach to patient care echo my own philosophy, one deeply…
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Episode 36: Tiffany Johnson's Insightful Reflections on her Survivorship to Include Community Support & Wellness
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Send us a text When Tiffany Johnson brushed away tears and shared her first-hand account of triumphing over breast cancer, I knew it was a story that needed to be heard. This episode unfolds Tiffany's narrative – from a routine mammogram's reveal to the emotional and physical transformation she and I both have experienced. As survivors, we wear our…
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Ep. 35: Ashley Cartun is "One Tough Cookie": Confronting Cancer w/ Early Detection & Community Strength
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Send us a text When Ashley Cartun, a Triple-Negative Breast Cancer thriver and advocate, began her journey with the disease, she couldn't have anticipated how her personal battle would transform into a beacon of hope for so many. Alongside her, we unravel the tapestry of emotions and insights that come with facing cancer head-on. From the echoes of…
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Send us a text In this episode, Crystal Yang and Courtney Delgado, two remarkable nurses, and founders of "Perky" in San Antonio, Texas, share their transformative journey and the strides they are making in the realm of breast cancer survivorship. Our conversation delves into the intimate process of nipple tattooing, a final step in breast reconstr…
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Ep. 33: Jamie's 23 Transformative Lessons of 2023 in Breast Cancer Survival
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Send us a text When the clock struck midnight, ringing in the new year, I couldn't help but marvel at the journey we've collectively navigated—a path of battling breast cancer, woven with 23 lessons of 2023 that turned scars into stars. As your host, I'm thrilled to share my own story of transformation and the myriad ways we, as a community, can em…
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Send us a text When Dr. Elisabeth Potter first witnessed a mastectomy, it was a pivotal moment that set her on a path to becoming a leader in natural breast reconstruction. Now, as my guest, she shares her profound dedication to reshaping lives through innovative microsurgical techniques like the DIEP flap procedure. Our conversation delves into no…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered about the intricacies involved in diagnosing and treating breast cancer? I, Jamie Vaughn, invite you to join my conversation with my radiologist, Dr. Bruce Kaplan, as we journey through my battle with the disease. Dr. Kaplan, a specialist in breast imaging, played a vital role in my diagnosis and treatment, and…
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Ep. 30: Amy Banocy's Intimate Realities of Breast Cancer
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Send us a text Talk about a roller coaster ride! Join Jamie Vaughn while we hear Amy Banocy, a bestselling author and breast cancer survivor give us an unfiltered, intimate look into her transformative journey and her battles with the emotional traumas that come with a breast cancer diagnosis. This episode is a raw, emotional tour de force, explori…
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Send us a text Imagine facing breast cancer not once, but twice. Tara Ehlert, a breast cancer survivor, joins Jamie Vaughn to share her compelling story. Diagnosed at 30, Tara thought she had put cancer behind her until it returned, metastasized, and more aggressive. Her inspiring tale not only underlines the importance of being an informed and ass…
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Send us a text Ever found yourself standing on the precipice of a battle you never signed up for? Join me, Jamie Vaughn, as we traverse the battlefield of breast cancer with the fearless warrior and survivor, Rory Zura. Hear her tale of triumph over this aggressive disease and glean insights into how she turned adversity into advocacy with her vent…
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