

Dominique Bieger survived breast cancer | letrozole | aromatase inhibitor | sentinel node | necrosis
DESCRIPTION In 2024, Dominique Bieger knew something was wrong when she felt a tickling, biting sensation in her left breast. After a series of mammograms, an echogram, an ultrasound and a vacuum assisted biopsy, she learned she had invasive ductal carcinoma, or breast cancer. She would have to get a quadrant of the cancerous breast surgically removed. Dominique was happy to learn she could avoid chemotherapy, instead for hormonal treatment, featuring letrozole, an aromata
Aug 1710 min read


Tina Calderone-Roth survived ovarian cancer | bilateral oophorectomy | avastin | ascites |lynparza
DESCRIPTION In May 2022, Tina Calderone-Roth felt terrible. She was experiencing fatigue, shortness of breath and nausea. She also gained close to 15 pounds in three days. Nurses she knew suggested she go to the emergency department. Two paracentesis procedures resulted in the removal of 6.5 liters of fluid. Doctors initially noticed a large abdominal mass, but further tests indicated ovarian masses of 7cm and 10cm. Tests also showed Tina had the BRCA-2 gene mutation.
Aug 411 min read


Cindy Koerner survived breast cancer | epirubicin | zoladex | cyclophosphamide | estradiol
DESCRIPTION In 2018, for Cindy Koerner, pain in her right breast led to a diagnosis of Stage 3A breast cancer. She was put on a three-pronged, high-dosage chemotherapy regimen of epirubicin, nab-paclitataxel and cyclophosphamide. The cyclophosphamide compromised her immune system, resulting in fatigue and fever. The chemo regimen shut down her ovaries, but when they became active about a year later, Cindy was told if they remained active, the possibility of a relapse would
Apr 2111 min read


erin bloodworth exercise oncologist | fitness assessment | individualized exercise program | lymphedema | neuropathy
DESCRIPTION Are you or a loved one navigating cancer treatment or survivorship? Discover how exercise oncology—a powerful, evidence-based...
Aug 30, 202511 min read


Guy Nakoa survived Stage IV breast cancer | mastectomy | ibrance | letrozole | radiation treatment
DESCRIPTION Guy Nakoa has survived two diagnoses of Stage IV breast cancer. He initially felt a lump in his breast while showering in...
Jun 12, 202514 min read


Sheila Romanski twice survived breast cancer | autologous stem cell transplant | lumpectomy | diep flap
DESCRIPTION Sheila Romanski is with us today after overcoming two diagnoses of breast cancer and the removal of a tumor in her left...
May 27, 202517 min read


Jessica Wharton survived breast cancer | chemotherapy | taxol | super radiation | red devil | ptsd | invasive ductal carcinoma
DESCRIPTION When Jessica Whorton discovered lumps on her left breast in 2011, she sought medical attention. The doctors she spoke with...
Mar 16, 20259 min read


Susan Svoboda survived hormone positive breast cancer | estrogen inhibitor | invasive ductal carcinoma | lumpectomy
DESCRIPTION Susan Svoboda was accustomed to going in for her mammogram every November. She enjoyed a healthy lifestyle, which included...
Mar 11, 202511 min read


Deb Krier survived Stage IV HER2+ breast cancer, then survived skin cancer and thyroid cancer.
DESCRIPTION The unstoppable Deb Krier survived Stage IV HER2+ breast cancer, basal cell carcinoma and papillary thyroid cancer, enduring...
Jun 15, 202414 min read


Christine Handy survived HER2+ breast cancer | mastectomy | herceptin | taxol | lumpectomy | MRSA
DESCRIPTION Christine Handy withstood osteomyelitis in her right arm, a lumpectomy, two mastectomies and a MRSA infection en route to...
Jun 9, 202414 min read


Sharon Henifin survived Estrogen Positive Breast Cancer, Lumpectomy, Chemotherapy, BreastFriends.org
Sharon Henifin tells us about her estrogen positive breast cancer journey with a lumpectomy and chemotherapy on today’s Cancer Interviews...
Jun 2, 202417 min read


Valerie David survived Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Survived Breast Cancer | Letrozole | Vincristine
DESCRIPTION First, Valerie David was diagnosed with Stage 3B Cell Diffuse Large Cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After surviving that...
Apr 29, 202417 min read


Beth Brubaker survived Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Breast Cancer while Pregnant-Mastectomy-Chemotherapy
Four days after being diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer, Beth Brubaker learned she was pregnant. An initial diagnosis of Stage Zero...
Apr 2, 202414 min read


Cinde Dolphin survived breast cancer | chemotherapy | lumpectomy | mastectomy | radiation treatment
In today’s @CancerInterviews segment, Cinde Dolphin of San Luis Obispo, California tells host Bruce Morton how she went toe-to-toe with...
Dec 7, 202315 min read


Molly Lindquist survived breast cancer | mammogram | biopsy | bilateral mastectomy | chemotherapy
DESCRIPTION In this episode of the @CancerInterviews podcast, Molly Lindquist tells host Bruce Morton how she survived breast cancer. ...
Oct 20, 202314 min read


Harvey Singer | Male Breast Cancer | Prophylactic Chemotherapy | BRCA2 Genetic Mutation | Mastectomy
Learn how Harvey Singer who had a BRCA2 genetic mutation, found out he had Male Breast Cancer on this episode of Cancer Interviews with...
Oct 10, 202316 min read


Brenda Farris twice survived breast cancer. A mastectomy followed her first diagnosis.
DESCRIPTION In a most unusual way, Brenda Farris of Yuma, Arizona learned she had breast cancer. She went to Palm Springs, California to...
Jul 28, 202310 min read


Erin Gratsch | Ductal Carcinoma In Situ | Unilateral Mastectomy | Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
DESCRIPTION On this episode of the @CancerInterviews podcast, Erin Gratsch tells host Bruce Morton how she twice survived breast cancer. ...
Apr 22, 202312 min read


Move Beyond Surviving | Tom Tressler | Post-Treatment | Breast Cancer | PTSD | Mastectomy
DESCRIPTION An often-overlooked phase of the cancer journey is what takes place after achieving survivorship. On this episode of the...
Feb 2, 202313 min read


Stephanie Smith survived breast cancer | Chemotherapy | Vermont Cancer Support Network
DESCRIPTION In today’s @CancerInterviews podcast, Stephanie Smith tells host Bruce Morton how she survived breast cancer. She was...
Jan 31, 202315 min read
