Episode 37 - Treating Breast Cancer

10/23/20 • 23 min

Dr. Jolene Henshaw is a general surgeon with LewisGale Regional Medical System - specializing in breast cancer procedures.

In our conversation, Dr. Henshaw speaks to some of the advances in treatment and how those improvements have translated to better outcomes for patients. She also dispels some of the common misconceptions about breast cancer and underscores the importance of regular mammograms.

Resources mentioned in this episode: http://www.breastcancer.org http://www.cancer.org (American Cancer Society website) http://ww5.komen.org (Susan G. Komen website) Sponsor Information: Teen Connections - http://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

Dr. Jolene Henshaw is a general surgeon with LewisGale Regional Medical System - specializing in breast cancer procedures.

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

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Episode 36 - The Benefits of Peer Supports

Angela Scott is head of the Office of Peer Supports & Recovery for New River Valley Community Services. In our conversation, we discuss the important role persons with lived experience have in the continuum of care for persons with mental health and substance use disorders. We also talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted peer supports on a local level, including operations at the 401 Peer Center.

Resources mentioned in this episode:SAMHSA - http://www.samhsa.gov

VOCAL - http://www.vocalvirginia.org

Mental Health America - http://www.mhanational.org

NAMI - http://www.nami.org

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov

National Peer Support Network - http://www.peersforprogress.org

Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist Network - http://www.virginiapeerspecialistnetwork.org

Sponsor information: Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

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Episode 38 - Lung Cancer Screening & Smoking Cessation

Aimee Strong is a Board Certified Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at UVA Health who works in the Lung Cancer Screening Program.

In our conversation, Aimee explains the different types of lung cancer and the process involved with a routine screening. We also talk about the leading causes of lung cancer, including (but not limited to) smoking, and address some of the more common misconceptions about the disease.

Resources mentioned in this episode: American Cancer Society website - http://www.cancer.org American Lung Association website - http://www.lung.org Go 2 Foundation for Lung Cancer website - http://www.go2foundation.org Sponsor Information: Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130