Episode 241: Unexpected Financial Burdens of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Continuously increasing treatment costs for patients with metastatic breast cancer can create financial hardship, which is known as financial toxicity. According to The Kaiser Family Foundation, more ...
4 Sep 202316min
Episode 240: Expanding Breast Cancer Imaging Through Public Policy
Widespread access to preventive screening mammography, without cost sharing, is available to millions of women as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Unfortunately, some individuals at a higher...
28 Aug 202314min
Episode 239: Real Talk: Getting Sexy Back
This is Real Talk, a new podcast series where we’re going to break down the stigmas and feelings of embarrassment and talk openly and honestly about just how difficult breast cancer can be – from diag...
21 Aug 202335min
Episode 238: How I Spoke Up For What I Needed
When someone has breast cancer it’s scary for them – and for you! What can you do to really help? What should you say? Friends and family often have good intentions but simply don’t know what to do. T...
14 Aug 202335min
Episode 237: Finding a Provider Post-Diagnosis
A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Knowing which questions to ask can help you understand your diagnosis and advocate for yourself as you begin to assemble your healthcare team and develop...
7 Aug 202322min
Episode 236: Surrounding Yourself with Positive People and Healthy Resources
A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is difficult. You’re processing a lot of information and dealing with many emotions. You may feel overwhelmed and scared, but you are not alone. Today’s guest was...
31 Jul 202317min
Episode 235: The Power of Shared Data
Today we are excited to introduce ShareForCures, Komen’s groundbreaking research initiative that puts patients at the center of scientific breakthroughs. We’ll explore how ShareForCures is making wave...
24 Jul 202316min
Episode 234: Understanding the Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Breast Care
Advances in diagnostic imaging have the potential to personalize care for the MBC community. This is because these more disease-specific or target-specific imaging agents can more precisely measure ca...
17 Jul 202326min
