S3 Ep42: Breast Cancer Recurrence: Signs, Symptoms, and Self-Examination

06/25/24 • 7 min

Welcome to "My Breast My Health," the podcast where we discuss everything related to breast health and breast cancer. In this episode, our host Tasha delves into the important topic of breast cancer recurrence.
Tasha covers the areas where cancer can recur and explains the significance of early detection. She provides valuable insights on self-examinations, signs to look out for, and the role of scans in detecting recurrences. Tasha also highlights the red flag symptoms of distant recurrence and the importance of seeking medical attention if any of these symptoms are experienced.
Stay tuned for an informative and insightful discussion on this crucial aspect of breast cancer care.
You can connect with Tasha on IG and TikTok @DrTashaG.
You can check out her YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/@DrTashaG
Thank you for listening.

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S2 Ep40: Raising awareness of breast cancer in the South Asian community - Iyna Butt

Breast cancer in the South Asian community is a topic that doesn't get talked much about. My guest on today's show, Iyna Butt, knows all about this.
You see, Iyna is a British South Asian woman, and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she soon realised that cancer in general, let alone breast cancer specifically, seems to be a subject that nobody talks about.
Although no doubt the intentions were good, she was given all sorts of strange advice about what she needed to do to get rid of her cancer; like wearing a black bra for example!
She knew then that she had to do something about this.
In this episode, Iyna talks about her breast cancer diagnosis, her charity work in raising breast cancer awareness within the South Asian community, and the challenges that need to be overcome to ensure that women from all backgrounds are catered for within the health care sphere.
Check out the show notes at https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode40
Connect with me on social @DrTashaG and say hi! It would be great to see you there.
Happy listening!
Tasha x

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S3 Ep43: Strategies for Coping with Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Building Emotional Resilience

In this episode of "My Breast My Health," host Tasha Gandamihardja, a breast cancer surgeon, delves into the topic of "Embracing Emotional Resilience" in the face of a breast cancer diagnosis.
She outlines four strategies designed to help cope with the mental and physical impact of a breast cancer diagnosis, offering actionable steps and a bonus strategy. Tasha emphasizes the importance of understanding one's emotional landscape, cultivating coping mechanisms, building a support system, and prioritizing self-care.
She also highlights the value of finding strength in information and encourages listeners to connect with her on social media to share their thoughts.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the emotional journey of a breast cancer diagnosis.
You can connect with Tasha on IG and TikTok @DrTashaG.
You can check out her YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/@DrTashaG
Thank you for listening.