The chapter explores the different treatment paths for breast cancer, detailing the significance of surgery, radiation, and drug therapy. It provides a glimpse into the emotional aspects of being a surgical oncologist through personal stories of forming deep bonds with patients, celebrating milestones, and managing emotional challenges. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mentality, seeking support, and raising awareness for early detection in the journey of battling breast cancer.
(Bonus: I bleeped any curse words so you can share this episode with your kids and your grandma.)
Yes, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month but Dr. Donna-Marie Manasseh spends 12 months a year as a tumor hunter, saving lives. She is brilliant, uplifting, hilarious and a hero, quite honestly. She sat down in her Brooklyn office to talk about prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, when to get screened, what to do if you feel something weird, how to look forward to mammograms, how men can help family members stay informed, self-care and how she unwinds. Also: getting help with boob honkery, and rubbing rocks on your pits. This episode might be required listening for literally ... everyone. All the people.
Dr. Donna-Marie Manasseh is the Chief of Breast Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center
A few Breast Cancer Awareness resources: cancer.org, breastcancer.org, komen.org
A portion of Patreon donations this month were donated to breast cancer research.
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Music by Nick Thorburn