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024: When Fear Kills... let's talk about Secondary Breast Cancer

Mar 25, 2021
41 min

024: When Fear Kills... let's talk about Secondary Breast Cancer

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Amazon | RSS | YouTube Does the topic of secondary breast cancer make you uncomfortable? Is it the invisible elephant in the room that no one's discussing? Have you had a concern about secondary breast cancer but didn't feel heard when you were talking with your provider or your providers? Secondary breast cancer and recurrence are both ongoing concerns in cancerland, and so today we're going to ta

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023: Using Medical Records for Clinical Trial Information and Empowered Self Advocacy

Mar 8, 2021
41 min

023: Using Medical Records for Clinical Trial Information and Empowered Self Advocacy

Do you have a huge 3-ring binder full of medical records that you take with you to your doctor appointments? Have you ever experienced the..

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022: Cancerversaries... do we really want to celebrate this?

Mar 4, 2021
16 min

022: Cancerversaries... do we really want to celebrate this?

Let's talk about cancerversaries... what the heck are they? When are they? Why are they? This year, Tammey celebrates her sixth rotation...

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021: 26 & Fu¢ked - A young woman's perspective

Feb 4, 2021
30 min

021: 26 & Fu¢ked - A young woman's perspective

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Amazon | RSS | YouTube Tammey is joined by three-time cancer survivor, founder of The Atrium Foundation, and author of "26 & Fu¢ked," Dorothy Paredes. First diagnosed at just age 26, and then again at 36, Dorothy opens up about topics that are unique to a young woman navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and BRCA gene mutation. Tammey and Dorothy discuss the often overlooked options for fertility pr

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020: Meet the Male Breast Cancer Coalition

Jan 21, 2021
43 min

020: Meet the Male Breast Cancer Coalition

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Amazon | RSS | YouTube Episode Summary Tammey takes a deep dive into the misunderstood, and in some cases, dismissed world of male breast cancer with advocates Bret Miller, and Cheri Ambrose. In 2003, Bret was a typical 17-year old guy. A senior in high school, on the football team, working at the pool and ice rink, when he noticed a lump in his breast. Without medical insurance at the time, he men

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019: BRCA Chatter and Previvor Conversations

Oct 15, 2020
35 min

019: BRCA Chatter and Previvor Conversations

Tammey talks with Christen Williams about BRCA gene mutations, the tough decisions that are required when you have the news that you are...

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018: Dancing through Diagnosis & Reclaiming Your Feminine Energy

Sep 24, 2020
36 min

018: Dancing through Diagnosis & Reclaiming Your Feminine Energy

Tammey talks with Suzanna Davis, dance artist, dance teacher, founder and host of RakasaFit™ and Belly Dance Off. Suzanna shares how...

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017: Holistic Breast Reconstruction - a Physician's Perspective

Sep 10, 2020
37 min

017: Holistic Breast Reconstruction - a Physician's Perspective

What is a holistic approach to breast reconstruction? Tammey talks with Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo, a board-certified plastic surgeon, microsu...

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016: Myth Busting Male Breast Cancer

Aug 19, 2020
39 min

016: Myth Busting Male Breast Cancer

Approximately one percent of breast cancer diagnoses each year occur in men. Tammey talks with male breast cancer survivor, Chris Gallo...

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015: Soul Searching Our Way Back to Sexy

Aug 13, 2020
43 min

015: Soul Searching Our Way Back to Sexy

The multiple surgeries that come with a breast cancer diagnosis can strip you of your confidence and rob you of your sensuality. Join...

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014: Gut Health... the seat of your immune system

Aug 6, 2020
32 min

014: Gut Health... the seat of your immune system

Tammey speaks with Isa Lemaignen from True Holistic Nutrition about gut health and how functional medicine can be used to help fortify...

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013: Not Putting on a Shirt... Seriously

Jul 30, 2020
46 min

013: Not Putting on a Shirt... Seriously

Optimal reconstructive surgical outcomes are for everyone, and we are the ones to decide and define what reconstruction looks like for...

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012: Cancers Secret, not so Secret, Club

Jul 12, 2020
14 min

012: Cancers Secret, not so Secret, Club

"There is a secret, not so secret, club that comes with a cancer diagnosis, and it is amazing." Join Tammey as she illuminates the power...

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011: Drugs, Depression, and the Hidden Costs of Healing

Jul 1, 2020
31 min

011: Drugs, Depression, and the Hidden Costs of Healing

Together, Tammey and Griff look back and dissect the real cost of pain in recovering from lifesaving surgeries. With vulnerability...

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010: Fearing Love in the Loss of Cancer

Jun 24, 2020
27 min

010: Fearing Love in the Loss of Cancer

Cancer is loss. Loss of self, of confidence, of stability, and even of relationships. It is difficult to create a space for vulnerability...

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009: Finding Joy in the Chaos of Cancer

Jun 17, 2020
14 min

009: Finding Joy in the Chaos of Cancer

“The true measure of wealth is something you have created that cannot be taken by another”. Tammey shares with us the very distinct...

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008: Mastectomies, Intimacy, Sex and a View from His Perspective

Jun 10, 2020
30 min

008: Mastectomies, Intimacy, Sex and a View from His Perspective

It’s not taboo if it is a part of everyday life. On today’s show Griff again, joins the podcast to discuss the far-reaching impact of...

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007: Mastectomy? Boob job? Or breast amputation?

Jun 3, 2020
15 min

007: Mastectomy? Boob job? Or breast amputation?

Tammey speaks intimately and authentically on the life-altering impact of life-saving surgery. She discusses how the sterile surgical...

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006: Demystifying the Lymphatic System and Lymphedema

May 27, 2020
26 min

006: Demystifying the Lymphatic System and Lymphedema

In this episode of the Your Killer Life podcast, Tammey talks with Joachim (Joe ) Zuther. Joe, also known as the Lymphedema Guru, founded...

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005: You’re not Strong because of Cancer, you were Strong all Along

May 20, 2020
26 min

005: You’re not Strong because of Cancer, you were Strong all Along

Tammey talks with Whitney O’Connor. Whitney is a powerhouse of joy and founder of the Boobie Crown Company which she launched while...

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