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Comprehensive Breast Care recently launched a podcast series entitled “The Breast of Everything,” hosted by board certified breast surgeons Eric Brown, MD; Linsey Gold, DO; and Ashley Richardson, DO.The surgeons chose to offer this program as a trusted resource for breast health information, support and encouragement. The three breast surgeons will talk about every aspect imaginable when it comes to breast health.The podcasts provide the surgeons with an opportunity to dispel myths and rumors about breast cancer by bringing listeners the most reliable and current information explained in an easy-to-understand way. During the podcasts, the surgeons also will talk with many leading experts in the field of breast cancer who will share their knowledge on a specific aspect of the disease.

The Breast of Everything Comprehensive Breast Care

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Comprehensive Breast Care recently launched a podcast series entitled “The Breast of Everything,” hosted by board certified breast surgeons Eric Brown, MD; Linsey Gold, DO; and Ashley Richardson, DO.The surgeons chose to offer this program as a trusted resource for breast health information, support and encouragement. The three breast surgeons will talk about every aspect imaginable when it comes to breast health.The podcasts provide the surgeons with an opportunity to dispel myths and rumors about breast cancer by bringing listeners the most reliable and current information explained in an easy-to-understand way. During the podcasts, the surgeons also will talk with many leading experts in the field of breast cancer who will share their knowledge on a specific aspect of the disease.

    Botox and Other Facial Fillers—with Dr. Lara Devgan

    Botox and Other Facial Fillers—with Dr. Lara Devgan

    Many women rule out getting Botox or dermal fillers because they don’t want to look unnatural. 
    But if you ask Dr. Lara Devgan, neuromodulators like Botox and other facial fillers can improve your skin without making you look plastic or frozen in any way. 
    In fact, if you work with the right professional, you can retain normal movement and achieve very subtle, natural-looking results.
    Dr. Devgan is a top board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the luxury medical-grade skincare line Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty. 
    She has made a career caring for some of the most beautiful and frequently photographed faces in the world, and Dr. Devgan is an expert in Botox and other injectables for the face, breasts and body. 
    On this episode of The Breast of Everything, Dr. Devgan joins hosts Kim Schott and Dr. Linsey Gold to explore the three major categories of dermal fillers and explain how neuromodulators like Botox work to improve skin quality.
    Dr. Devgan addresses concerns around looking unnatural, describing how injectables and even plastic surgery can be done without changing your facial identity—provided you choose a board-certified surgeon with extensive anatomic expertise.
    Listen in for insight around preventative Botox and learn how to maintain a youthful, radiant complexion with or without injectables! 
    Key Takeaways  
    How neuromodulators like Botox work to relax facial muscles and improve skin quality 
    How preventative Botox helps women avoid the formation of deeply etched lines in the face
    Dr. Devgan’s response to women concerned that Botox will make them look unnatural
    What differentiates Botox from dermal fillers and how fillers create structure or volume
    The 3 major categories of facial fillers (hyaluronic acid, calcium and collagen biostimulating)
    Why it’s crucial to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive anatomic expertise
    Dr. Devgan’s insight on getting cosmetic surgery without changing your facial identity
    What breast cancer survivors need to know about their rights re: reconstructive surgery
    What inspired Dr. Devgan to create her medical-grade skincare line
    Some of the skin conditions Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty products address
    Why Dr. Devgan is a fan of erbium laser resurfacing and gold microinfusion microneedling
    Connect with Dr. Devgan
    Dr. Devgan’s Website
    Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty [Discount Code THEBREAST]
    Dr. Devgan on Instagram
    Dr. Devgan on TikTok
    Connect with Dr. Gold
    The Breast of Everything
    The Breast of Everything on Instagram
    The Breast of Everything on Facebook
    Subscribe to The Breast of Everything
    Email info@thebreastofeverything.com 
    Resources 
    Beauty Bosses Podcast
    Dr. Devgan’s Blog on Preventative Botox

    • 34 min
    What to Eat After Breast Cancer Treatment—with Cathy Leman

    What to Eat After Breast Cancer Treatment—with Cathy Leman

    Many breast cancer survivors second-guess their food choices and worry that the foods they love caused their breast cancer. 
    But do you have to stop eating what you love to avoid recurrence?
    Cathy Leman is the registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, certified personal trainer and breast cancer survivor behind the Peaceful Plate, a program designed to help women stop feeling anxious and confused about food after breast cancer treatment.  
    Cathy graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor’s in human nutrition and dietetics and holds a master’s degree in health psychology from National Louis University. 
    She shares her professional expertise and personal experience with the hormone-positive breast cancer community on the dam. mad. about BREAST CANCER blog.
    On this episode of The Breast of Everything, Cathy joins hosts Kim Schott and Dr. Linsey Gold to explain why she suggests a plant-forward diet with whole foods for breast cancer survivors. 
    Cathy walks us through the three most common myths in the breast cancer community around what to eat and what to avoid and offers advice to survivors who are unhappy with their weight. 
    Listen in to understand why there is no one ‘right’ nutrition plan for every survivor and learn how to eat for breast health without enduring a diet of deprivation.
    Key Takeaways  
    Cathy’s experience with hormone-positive breast cancer and why the diagnosis caught her off guard
    Why Cathy suggests a plant-forward diet with whole foods if you’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis
    Cathy’s response to women who feel like they have to stop eating what they love to avoid recurrence
    Why there is no one ‘right’ nutrition plan for every breast cancer survivor and what factors to take into consideration as you make food choices post-treatment
    The 3 most common myths in the breast cancer community re: what to eat and what to avoid and how to discern good advice from misinformation
    Cathy’s insight into 3 breast cancer diets that harm rather than heal
    What foods Cathy recommends to clients to prevent cancer recurrence and what foods to avoid
    What research says about the link between alcohol and breast cancer and Cathy’s advice to survivors who aren’t prepared to give up drinking completely
    How chemotherapy, steroids and tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor medication can cause weight gain
    Cathy’s advice to breast cancer survivors who are unhappy with their weight
    How breast cancer survivors can leverage resistance training to improve bone health
    How Cathy’s Peaceful Plate program helps hormone-positive breast cancer survivors end food anxiety
    Connect with Cathy 
    The Peaceful Plate
    The Peaceful Plate on Facebook
    Cathy on Instagram
    Cathy’s Blog
    Connect with Dr. Gold
    The Breast of Everything
    The Breast of Everything on Instagram
    The Breast of Everything on Facebook
    Subscribe to The Breast of Everything
    Resources 
    The 5 Foods Survivors Should Eat
    ‘3 Breast Cancer Diets That Harm Not Heal’
    AICR Nutrition Guidelines
    World Cancer Research Fund Continuous Update Project
    AICR Recommendations on Limiting Alcohol Consumption

    • 43 min
    Nutrition for Longevity—with Liz Weiss

    Nutrition for Longevity—with Liz Weiss

    We all want to live a long, healthy life. And we know that what we eat directly impacts our ability to do just that.
    But for busy parents and professionals, it’s often challenging to make healthy choices on a budget, given our time constraints.
    Are there simple, convenient ways to make mealtime more nutritious? And what foods best address your specific health concerns?
    Liz Weiss, MS, RDN, is the voice behind the food and nutrition blog Liz’s Healthy Table and the podcast Eat, Drink, Live Longer. 
    A sought-after speaker, TV personality and cooking instructor, Liz is a regular contributor to Today’s Dietitian magazine and recipe writer for the American Institute for Cancer Research.
    On this episode of The Breast of Everything, Liz joins hosts Kim Schott and Dr. Ashley Richardson to discuss nutrition for longevity, challenging us to start with small goals like eating one extra serving of fruits and vegetables each day. 
    Liz discusses what people eat in the five longevity hot spots known as the Blue Zones, describing how the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) fosters heart health and protects against cognitive decline.
    Listen in for Liz’s advice on making mealtime less stressful yet more nutritious and learn how to change your diet in a way that fits your lifestyle and promotes long-term health!
    Key Takeaways  
    How Liz’s interest in nutrition for longevity led to the launch of Eat, Drink, Live Longer
    How young moms can lean on conveniences to make mealtime less stressful and more nutritious
    Why Liz recommends fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, beans and seeds
    How Liz thinks about high-protein, high-fat fad diets
    The 5 longevity hot spots known as the Blue Zones and what people eat there
    How the standard American diet lacks important nutrients and promotes chronic inflammation
    Why Liz suggests starting with small goals like eating one extra serving of fruits and vegetables each day
    Liz’s advice on meal planning and prep as a busy parent or professional
    How the MIND diet protects against cognitive decline
    Which foods maximize heart health (and which ones to avoid)
    What foods Liz recommends for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer
    Liz’s strategies for making mealtime a positive time to connect with friends and family 
    Connect with Liz
    Liz’s Healthy Table
    Eat, Drink, Live Longer Podcast
    Liz on Instagram
    Liz on TikTok
    Connect with Dr. Richardson
    The Breast of Everything
    The Breast of Everything on Instagram
    The Breast of Everything on Facebook
    Subscribe to The Breast of Everything
    Email info@thebreastofeverything.com 
    Resources  
    Manic Mommies Podcast
    Meal Makeover Moms
    Liz’s Last-Minute Black Bean Soup
    Nick Buettner on Liz’s Healthy Table Podcast EP099
    Liz’s Cookbooks & Freebies
    ‘Snacking for Brain Health’ in Today’s Dietician
    Liz’s Egg & Kale Dinner Muffins
    AICR’s New American Plate 

    • 50 min
    Self-Advocacy for Patients with Breast Disease—with Tami Burdick

    Self-Advocacy for Patients with Breast Disease—with Tami Burdick

    In 2017, Tami Burdick noticed a hardened area and lump in her breast. And she braced herself for a breast cancer diagnosis. 
    But after seven grueling months of testing, she was diagnosed with granulomatous mastitis or GM, a poorly understood and under-practiced chronic inflammatory breast disease. 
    Beyond being a survivor of GM, Tami is an advocate for women suffering from breast disease and passionate proponent of patient self-advocacy. 
    Tami has been featured in multiple TV interviews, as well as a recent New York Times article, “How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It,” and she is the author of the compelling memoir, Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis. 
    On this episode of The Breast of Everything, Tami joins host Kim Schott to share her journey through GM, describing the painful symptoms of granulomatous mastitis and how she discovered the source of the bacteria that caused it. 
    Tami explains how she found a GM support group and why it was invaluable to her, exploring the importance of doing your own research and advocating for yourself in a healthcare setting. 
    Listen in to understand how Tami's medical team treated her GM and learn her A List for Advocacy Plan for being an active participant in your own health care journey.
    Key Takeaways  
    When Tami noticed soreness and a lump in her breast and why she expected a cancer diagnosis
    Why it took Tami 7 months to find out she had granulomatous mastitis
    The steps Tami took to identify the bacteria from contaminated water that caused her GM
    How Tami connected with a GM support group and how it helped her find the cause of her GM
    What it's like to suffer from granulomatous mastitis
    How Tami found Dr. Kelly McLean and the team at Christ Hospital
    How Tami's surgical breast oncologist and functional medicine doctor treated her GM
    Tami's A List for Advocacy Plan—act, assemble, ask, acquire and apply
    What inspired Tami to write Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis
    Connect with Tami 
    Granulomatous Mastitis Book & Tips on Facebook
    Connect with Kim
    The Breast of Everything
    The Breast of Everything on Instagram
    The Breast of Everything on Facebook
    Subscribe to The Breast of Everything
    Email info@thebreastofeverything.com 
    Resources  
    Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis by Tami Burdick
    “How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It” in The New York Times
    Dr. Kelly McLean at Christ Hospital
    Dr. Jared Seigler at the Living Proof Institute

    • 19 min
    Treating Breast Cancer During Pregnancy and Lactation

    Treating Breast Cancer During Pregnancy and Lactation

    A breast cancer diagnosis can lead to many questions and concerns for a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. 
    What type of treatments are available? Are chemotherapy and other cancer treatments safe for my baby and me? And will breastfeeding my baby still be an option, and what are the risks? 
    Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths and misinformation surrounding the treatment of breast cancer during pregnancy and lactation. 
    August is National Breastfeeding Month, and on this episode of The Breast of Everything, Dr. Eric Brown sits down to discuss the importance of shared decision-making in delivering optimal breast cancer care for pregnant and breastfeeding women. 
    He walks us through the different types of oncologic breast surgical procedures available and explains the safest chemo and drug therapy options for women in all stages of pregnancy and lactation. 
    Listen in to learn about the myths associated with breast cancer in pregnant and lactating women, and the importance of shared decision-making to determine the best treatment options for you and your baby.
    Key Takeaways  
    Why radiation therapy is contraindicated for pregnant women
    The different mastectomy options and their outcomes for breastfeeding 
    What are the options for obtaining the health benefits of breastfeeding for post-mastectomy patients and their babies
    Why Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is safe for pregnant women (but not those breastfeeding)
    The safety concerns of antiestrogen therapy for hormone-positive breast cancers and pregnancy
    Why aromatase inhibitors (Tamoxifen) are contradicted during breastfeeding
    How to determine when pregnancy after breast cancer treatment is the safest decision
    Connect with Dr. Brown
    The Breast of Everything
    The Breast of Everything on Instagram
    The Breast of Everything on Facebook
    Subscribe to The Breast of Everything
    Email info@thebreastofeverything.com  
    Resources
    National Breastfeeding Month 
    Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
    United States Lactation Consultant Association: USLCA

    • 15 min
    Treating Scars & Other Skin Issues—with Dermatologist Dr. Eshini Perera

    Treating Scars & Other Skin Issues—with Dermatologist Dr. Eshini Perera

    If you have scarring from breast surgery or a skin issue of any kind, you may have considered visiting a dermatologist.
    But there are so many different treatment options. Should you consider laser rejuvenation? Microneedling? Cryotherapy?
    How do these treatments work? And which one is right for you?
    Dr. Eshini Perera is a Specialist Dermatologist and Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists who practices at Cutis Dermatology in Brisbane, Australia. 
    She holds a Master of Medicine with First Class Honors from The University of Melbourne and a Master of Public Health and Epidemiology from the University of Sydney.
    Dr. Perera has been published widely in both Australian and international medical journals and is first author for multiple textbook chapters. She has a special interest in medical, pediatric and cosmetic dermatology.
    On this episode of The Breast of Everything, Dr. Perera joins hosts Kim Schott and Dr. Linsey Gold to explain how a personal struggle with acne inspired her interest in dermatology and share her expertise in treatments for scar removal. 
    Dr. Perera describes when it’s appropriate to treat scarring with laser rejuvenation versus radiofrequency microneedling, discussing how each process works and what to consider before you seek treatment.
    Listen in to understand what skin conditions Dr. Perera treats with cryotherapy and learn how her individualized approach to dermatology helps patients look and feel better about themselves! 
    Key Takeaways  
    How Dr. Perera’s personal struggle with acne inspired her interest in dermatology
    Dr. Perera’s individualized approach to a consult with women who want to look younger
    The different types of scars and how hypertrophic and keloid scarring are common after surgery
    Why Dr. Perera typically treats thick keloid scars with steroid injections
    When it’s appropriate to use laser rejuvenation to treat scarring
    What people with darker or Asian skin types and patients with photosensitizing conditions should consider before getting laser treatment
    Dr. Perera’s experience diagnosing systemic illnesses based on skin manifestations
    Why dermatologists get referrals from breast surgeons, gynecologists and ophthalmologists
    What to expect after getting CO2 laser scar treatment and how long it takes to heal
    The process of radiofrequency microneedling and how it’s used in scar treatment
    What conditions Dr. Perera treats with cryotherapy and how it works
    Connect with Dr. Perera
    Dr. Perera on Instagram
    Dr. Perera’s Website
    Connect with Dr. Gold
    The Breast of Everything
    The Breast of Everything on Instagram
    The Breast of Everything on Facebook
    Subscribe to The Breast of Everything
    Email info@thebreastofeverything.com 

    • 36 min

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