Besties with Breasties Podcast Beth Wilmes & Sarah Hall

Dr. Thomas is a forward-thinking, research-oriented physician with a wealth of education, experience, and expertise. With a career spanning over thirty years, he has helped people from around the world by providing innovative solutions for reversing disease, improving health, and extending lifespan.

His strength lies in his scientific curiosity, creative and analytical thinking, and practical application of groundbreaking biomedical research. Despite the rigors of a full-time medical practice, to stay at the forefront and continuously improve the care of his patients, Dr. Thomas dedicates 20-30 hours each week to reviewing the latest scientific publications to uncover potentially promising treatments.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Clifton, an esteemed oncologist from Siteman Cancer in St. Louis, to delve into the nuanced world of medical skepticism. Join us as we explore the complexities of skepticism in healthcare and how it impacts patient-doctor relationships. Dr. Clifton offers her perspectives on building trust, fostering open communication, and empowering patients to make informed decisions.

In this episode, we spoke with Lauren, an experienced nurse of 18 years who began in oncology before transitioning to holistic health nursing. Her journey to integrative care was inspired by her husband's illness, leading them to explore alternative healing methods. Lauren emphasizes the importance of addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellness through a holistic approach to healthcare.

Join us as we talk with Dr. Jenn Simmons who expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of mammography in actually saving lives. Simmons argues that mammograms aren't impacting mortality and often lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of cancers that may never cause harm during a patient's lifetime. This overdiagnosis can result in unnecessary treatments that have their own risks and side effects.

Listen in as part of our medical skepticism series as Dr. Simmons highlights the need for improved education and awareness about the limitations and potential harms of mammography, as well as the benefits, to help women make more informed decisions about their breast health care.

In this episode hosts Sarah and Beth talk with Moyra, a fellow breast cancer survivor, nurse and valued member of the Faith Through Fire community. Moyra opens up about her personal battle with breast cancer, shedding light on the emotional and physical challenges she faced during her journey and what she has found helpful to her healing.

This episode delves into Tara's journey with stage 3 breast cancer and her initial turn to holistic medicine due to past chemotherapy trauma. Sarah and Beth explore Tara's experiences and mindset shift that led her to accept chemotherapy after advancing to stage 4, offering insights into the complexities of cancer treatment decisions.