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    Breast Friends Radio

    Breast Friends has been supporting women and families since 2000. We are a resource to help deal with the emotional upheaval of a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our show offers advice and provides hope to the patients and survivors, while teaching their friends and family how to provide significant and helpful support to their loved ones. Join our hosts, Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin, the co-founders of Breast Friends each week as they share topics of interest to women battling cancer.

    Breast Friends Radio Radio Show is broadcast live at Friday's at 1PM ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).
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    Episodes (184)

    Foundation 96 - A Support Network for People Living with Cancer

    Foundation 96 - A Support Network for People Living with Cancer
    Foundation 96 & The Importance of a Multi-Disciplinary Support Network for Those in and After Cancer Treatment. Karen Anderson, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Cancer Exercise Specialist, will discuss the things she has learned in her years of treating patients during and after cancer treatment. It often happens that when an individual finished cancer treatment, is when they feel the most lost.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    The Importance of Connection During Cancer & Girls Nite Out

    The Importance of Connection During Cancer & Girls Nite Out
    Why is it so important to connect with others who "get it" during and after cancer treatment? Often, there is a sense of isolation and loneliness at this time. Supportive friends and family may be around, but they may not know the right things to say or what to do. Breast Friends has developed a wonderful program we call "Girls Nite Out." It serves to support sisterhood and we all need girlfriends! The monthly support groups are a time to share cancer journeys, interests and make new friends.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Keeping it Bryght through Cancer and Chaos – a Warrior’s Story

    Keeping it Bryght through Cancer and Chaos – a Warrior’s Story
    Join us to meet Bryght CEO and Founder Luba Sasowski as she details her cancer story and discusses her company Bryght, a women owned and operated company, offering natural, effective products to address all skin concerns, for all areas, taking the shame out of talking about and caring for your intimate areas. In 2020, she was launching Bryght with $50K of new product to get out to market AND a global pandemic hit AND she was diagnosed with Triple Negative Cancer.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    The Pink Hulk - One Woman's Journey to Find the Superhero Within

    The Pink Hulk - One Woman's Journey to Find the Superhero Within
    The Pink Hulk, which debuted in 2016, is Valerie David's award-winning solo show about her journey to become a 3-time cancer survivor with plenty of humor—guaranteed. Having had Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Stage 2 breast cancer in the past, Valerie conquered a metastatic stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, is now NED, and she has added that to her show. Her show takes us through that journey and resilience to fight back and kick cancer to the curb—you will laugh and you will cry at the same time.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Pink Phoenix -1st Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team in the US!

    Pink Phoenix -1st Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team in the US!
    Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat Team is a non-profit group celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. Pink Phoenix is the first all breast cancer survivor dragon boat team in the United States. Jan Walker, President of the non-profit will be here to talk about how this team was created, why it is still so important that it is thriving after 25 years and the sense of community it gives it's members!

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    The Importance of Community and Resilience - Brilliantly

    The Importance of Community and Resilience - Brilliantly
    Join Kristen Carbone, Founder of Brilliantly.co and woman impacted by breast cancer, as she discusses her family history and decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy along with reconstruction. From this decision and the changes it caused in her life, she created Brilliantly.co. It's flagship product, Brilliantly Warm is a wearable product for those women with breast reconstruction who need to warm up that area! We will talk also about the importance of community.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Cancer Survivorship – Owning the Next Phase of Your Care

    Cancer Survivorship – Owning the Next Phase of Your Care
    Treatment has been completed and your follow-up visit is scheduled 6 months out, or a year, or you are 5 years out and not scheduled a follow-up visit. Now what? Learn what to ask, what to demand, and how to navigate the NEXT phase of cancer: Cancer Survivorship. Leslie Heron, nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse coach, owner of The Green Labyrinth, providing education and support for those addressing grief, loss and burnout is here to help!

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Research + Impact: Diverse Experiences with Breast Cancer

    Research + Impact: Diverse Experiences with Breast Cancer
    Dr. Rachel Grob and her team interviewed 40 people from across the United States about their experiences with breast cancer, their interactions with healthcare, and how cancer is impacting their daily lives, identities, relationships, and much more. They then developed a resource to help share these stories. Today’s show dives into the research Rachel and her team are doing, what they heard from people about their experiences with breast cancer and the web-based resource.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Metastatic BreastCancer Awareness Day

    Metastatic BreastCancer Awareness Day
    Join me as I welcome back Yvonne Nydigger to discuss all things Metastatic Breast Cancer. We will highlight the story of one of our Young Warriors, Pamela George, who was diagnosed metastatic at age 23. She describes herself as "thriving and surviving and doing everything she can to kick cancer's ass every day!" We will talk stats, #stage4needsmore and what we can do to help those we love who are fighting this horrible disease.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Mama's Afro is a Soldier Too – A Mom’s Cancer Diagnosis Explained

    Mama's Afro is a Soldier Too – A Mom’s Cancer Diagnosis Explained
    Author & woman impacted by cancer, N.M. Charles discussed her book: “Mamas Afro is a Soldier Too – A Mom’s Cancer Diagnosis Explained.” The inner strength, drive, and determination of Mamas dealing with cancer are often unseen. That tenacity is much like a soldier going into battle. The Afro Soldier represents that drive. At the same time, it gives young children a visual understanding that Mama is going through a challenging period, but with a fierce little warrior that is always by her side.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Living with Lymphedema

    Living with Lymphedema
    Kristy Tervo, PT, CLT-LANA from Compass Oncology, will walk us through an informative hour all about lymphedema. What is lymphedema? What are the sign sand symptoms? What is a compression garment and what does it do? What is manual lymph drainage? And so much more!

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Life After Cancer - Part 3 of 3

    Life After Cancer - Part 3 of 3
    Yvonne Nydigger joins to talk about life after cancer, breast or any kind. How does life go on when your body and your mind are forever changed? This 3 part series will lead us in ways to "dip our toes back in the water" of every day life, setting goals and making plans for your best future without letting the past rule your life. Part 3 of a 3 part series.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Life After Cancer - Part 2 of 3

    Life After Cancer - Part 2 of 3
    Yvonne Nydigger joins to talk about life after cancer, breast or any kind. How does life go on when your body and your mind are forever changed? This 3 part series will lead us in ways to "dip our toes back in the water" of every day life, setting goals and making plans for your best future without letting the past rule your life. Part 2 of a 3 part series.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Re-Entry into Life After COVID

    Re-Entry into Life After COVID
    Life has changed so much since early 2020 when we entered into a global pandemic. How do we handle the emotions of this and ease back into "normal" life when it is over? Dr. Shani Fox is here to discuss the challenges we have faced, especially those relating to cancer patients; the loss of physical and emotional connection, uncertainty of moving forward and the lessons we have learned. She will address the anxiety and possible dread for going back "out in the world" & fear which accompanies it.


    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    The Art of Compassion – Difficult Conversations in Patient Care

    The Art of Compassion – Difficult Conversations in Patient Care
    Kelly Grosklags is here to discuss "Dying Is Not Giving Up,” an award-winning documentary changing how we have difficult conversations in patient care. In this 35-minute film, a woman shares her experience from her terminal diagnosis to her final days, revealing simple and impactful opportunities for providers to add compassion and empathy to their practice. This poignant documentary features the story of Judy Erdahl, a 57-year old woman dying of breast cancer.


    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    From Laughter and Lip Gloss to Support

    From Laughter and Lip Gloss to Support
    Meet Carrie Madrid, a true rock star who chose to go through treatment with the mantra of “laughter and lip gloss!” She took her own cancer diagnosis and turned it into an organization to help others with support and financial resources, has co-authored a book called “Handle with Care” and hosts a podcast “Handle with CARE: Cancer & Beyond.”


    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Sex & Intimacy After Cancer

    Sex & Intimacy After Cancer
    Join Michelle and Sex Educator Gretchen Leigh as they discuss what happens to many women's bodies after cancer treatment. How it can affect intimacy and sex on an emotional and physical level due to many things, lack of hormones, changes in our selves and body image. Then they will discuss how to move forward and light that spark again!

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Life After Breast Cancer

    Life After Breast Cancer
    Yvonne Nydigger joins to talk about life after cancer, breast or any kind. How does life go on when your body and your mind are forever changed? This 3 part series will lead us in ways to "dip our toes back in the water" of every day life, setting goals and making plans for your best future without letting the past rule your life. Part 1 of a 3 part series.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Medical Cannabis - What Is it and How it Works

    Medical Cannabis - What Is it and How it Works
    Join Holistic Specialist Krista Zweers of Nurish.Revive.Thrive Holistic Nutrition and Health, as she answers all of the confusing question about medical cannabis. What is it? How does it work with our bodies? What about all of those different letters, THC, CBD, CNB - what do they mean. What the heck are cannabinoids and terpenes? How do we get the best types for our conditions? Krista will give us the lowdown on all of it!

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

    Warrior Stories of Inspiration & Connection - Episode 1

    Warrior Stories of Inspiration & Connection - Episode 1
    Join Michelle Beck as she highlights other Warrior Women along their cancer journeys. Michelle Caplan joins as a live guest and then Michelle reads the stories of 3 other amazing women as they became Warriors. If you want to be a guest on the show or let Michelle read YOUR Warrior Story, email her at michellebeck@breastfriends.org.

    Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).