Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful – Details, episodes & analysis

In this deeply moving episode of "Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful," I sit down with Dr. Liz O'Riordan, a former breast surgeon who has faced breast cancer three times and emerged as a powerful voice in the community. Dr. O'Riordan shares her personal battle with depression during her cancer treatment, a struggle that many patients face but few openly discuss.

Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) became a beacon of hope in her darkest hours. Dr. O'Riordan explains how CBT provided her with the tools to manage her fears, process her emotions, and ultimately reclaim her life. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of mental health support for those battling cancer.

This episode sheds light on the mental health challenges of breast cancer and offers valuable insights for those facing similar struggles.

In this episode of the new series "Decoding Destiny: Navigating Breast Cancer with Genetic Insight," host Melissa Berry and her mother share a heartfelt conversation on the profound impact of genetic testing. From the decision to undergo BRCA testing to the discovery that both Melissa and her brother Matt carry the BRCA gene, they explore the power of knowledge, the strength of family, and the vital role of early intervention. This episode underscores the importance of proactive healthcare and family support in navigating life-changing decisions. Thank you to Merck and AstraZeneca for making this episode possible!

As part of my special podcast series, "Your Voice. Your Health." focusing on step therapy, we're joined by Maxine Miller, a dedicated advocate and Coordinator of Policy & Advocacy at Cancer Support Community. 

With a strong commitment to championing equity and access in healthcare, economics, and society, Maxine shares some advocacy efforts as well as groundbreaking research shedding light on the detrimental effects of step therapy protocols on patient health and well-being. Thank you to my sponsors Amgen, Merck and Daiichi-Sankyo for making this episode possible!

Want to hear an inspiring story about a rock star triple negative breast cancer thriver? Meet Kelly Thomas. She's a content creator, founder of @tnbc_thrivers, as well as the virtual host for the @tnbcfoundation's monthly zoom chats for women living and thriving with triple negative breast cancer.  When she's not supporting the TNBC Community, she's encouraging cancer survivors to move their body with #exercise4survival. Tune in to learn more and get ready for a serious dose of high energy and valuable information about TNBC!

Host Melissa Berry has a reunion with Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. This is a dynamic yet very informative follow up to the last conversation that they had about the impact that cancer can have on bone health....and what you can do to prevent bone loss and fracture with a focus on drug prevention. Don't miss this one!