The Breast Podcast Archives | I'm Taking Charge

Breast cancer survivors and cancer experts talk survivorship, cancer treatments, breast reconstruction, and other breast cancer topics in interviews with I’m Taking Charge. Whether you’ve experienced a breast cancer diagnosis or not, there is a little something for everyone.

Why Is Forgiveness So Important to Cancer Patients? [Podcast Ep. 26]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-22T00:09:26+00:00

This week's episode is certainly for those who go through cancer, but it's uniquely relevant to all the family members and caregivers of someone walking through cancer. We know forgiveness is healing. However, newer research

Why Is Forgiveness So Important to Cancer Patients? [Podcast Ep. 26] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-22T00:09:26+00:00

How to Be Kind to Yourself, With or Without Cancer [Podcast Ep. 25]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-14T21:19:40+00:00

Kim Fredrickson is a compassionate person. Every word of this interview whispers the same mantra: "Be kind to yourself. Be a friend to yourself." During Kim's years as a marriage and family therapist, she taught

How to Be Kind to Yourself, With or Without Cancer [Podcast Ep. 25] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-14T21:19:40+00:00

How to Piece Together Your Post-Cancer Life [Ep. 24]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-22T00:11:44+00:00

Cancer doesn't end just because you've rung the bell. Maybe after cancer treatment ends, you find yourself asking, "Why do I still feel so terrible?" Apart from being an APRN and a Certified Functional Medicine

How to Piece Together Your Post-Cancer Life [Ep. 24] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-22T00:11:44+00:00

Sorting Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer [Podcast Ep. 23]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-22T19:55:19+00:00

Breast cancer can dig up even old middle school insecurities about your body. Once diagnosed, breast cancer body image issues may sprout up overnight. That’s why we’re welcoming back Cathy Leman. You may remember

Sorting Body Image Issues After Breast Cancer [Podcast Ep. 23] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-22T19:55:19+00:00

Her Art Was Her Therapy During Cancer – It Became Her Career [Podcast Ep. 22]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-10T23:13:42+00:00

After a shocking breast cancer diagnosis, a young Heidi Kelly turned to sewing to process things. Designing handbags became a sort of art therapy for cancer. What Heidi didn't realize is that she had just

Her Art Was Her Therapy During Cancer – It Became Her Career [Podcast Ep. 22] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-08-10T23:13:42+00:00

Breast Cancer at 36 Made This Bestselling Author [Podcast Ep. 21]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-06-14T05:12:08+00:00

Diagnosed with breast cancer at 36, Gigi Pandian did not just sit back and focus on recovery (a valid choice that nobody would have judged). Instead, she chose her treatment time as her chance to

Breast Cancer at 36 Made This Bestselling Author [Podcast Ep. 21] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-06-14T05:12:08+00:00

Against the Grain: A Young Mom’s Mastectomy Without Reconstruction [Podcast Ep. 20]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-06-30T04:35:19+00:00

Rebecca Pine was a young mom, just weaning her beautiful daughter, when she made the choice for a prophylactic mastectomy without reconstruction. It was a bold decision, but for Rebecca it was an empowering decision.

Against the Grain: A Young Mom’s Mastectomy Without Reconstruction [Podcast Ep. 20] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-06-30T04:35:19+00:00

Dealing with Negative People During Breast Cancer [Podcast Ep. 19]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-07-02T04:49:39+00:00

When facing breast cancer, you need support--not more negativity. So what do you do when you're dealing with negative people during breast cancer? Negativity is an unfortunate fact of life when you're going through treatment for

Dealing with Negative People During Breast Cancer [Podcast Ep. 19] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-07-02T04:49:39+00:00

One Previvor’s Informed Choice [Podcast Ep. 18]

Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-05-10T01:43:41+00:00

Because we seek to empower women to make informed choices after breast cancer, we're very interested in how women come to their decisions. That's what makes this conversation with Tina Ruark-Baker so inspiring! Tina

One Previvor’s Informed Choice [Podcast Ep. 18] Casey Lucas-Quaid 2018-05-10T01:43:41+00:00

The So-Called “Breast Cancer Gene” [Podcast Ep. 3]

Sarah Rinko 2018-04-02T03:03:32+00:00

The idea of a genetic disposition for breast cancer is scary. It can be hard to face. It's the fear that cancer is mapped into your DNA. That it's part of you at the most

The So-Called “Breast Cancer Gene” [Podcast Ep. 3] Sarah Rinko 2018-04-02T03:03:32+00:00