Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy & Oral Health: What Every Patient Should Know (Part 1)

Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy & Oral Health: What Every Patient Should Know (Part 1)

In this episode of Boobalicious, hosts Chris and Jenni are joined by the founders of Uncancer—Dr Robin Lesser, Dr Abida Taher, and breast cancer survivor Shana Kligerman—to explore an often-overlooked side effect of cancer treatment: oral health. They discuss why chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments can lead to mouth sores (mucositis), dry mouth, tooth decay, burning mouth syndrome, and increased dental problems, and why these issues are too often ignored during treatment. The conversation also tackles the disconnect between oncology and dentistry, common myths about dental care during cancer treatment, and why survivorship should include protecting your oral health—not just surviving cancer. Whether you're newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or navigating life after breast cancer, this episode offers practical tips, expert insights, and resources from Uncancer to help you advocate for your whole-body health. Learn more about our guests: www.uncancer.com [https://www.uncancer.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooLoys2HsYRe2Qy2soLBCcFRITAyddhkhNu3qMXadi_n-yWAirD] @uncancer.team [https://www.instagram.com/uncancer.team/] Stay up to date on the pod! www.WeAreBoobalicious.com [https://weareboobalicious.com] @boobaliciouspod [https://www.instagram.com/boobaliciouspod/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Postpartum Breast Cancer at 31: From the NICU to a Breast Cancer Diagnosis | Parul Somani and "The Path of Least Regret"

When Parul Somani found a lump at 38 weeks pregnant, she was told it was probably a clogged milk duct. Weeks later, while her newborn was in the NICU, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. In this episode, Parul shares her story of postpartum breast cancer, self-advocacy, genetic risk, and making impossible treatment decisions. If you're a young breast cancer survivor, newly diagnosed patient, or caregiver, this conversation is packed with practical insights and hope. Learn more about our guest! @PDSomani [https://www.instagram.com/pdsomani/] ParulSomani.com [https://www.parulsomani.com] Parul's Book: "The Path of Least Regret" [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Least-Regret-Clarity-Confidence/dp/B0FYMWFWCD/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2SPoR4O6JT2UjT2163CdcdBrWcA7CDA8lBNVHE1ucKcxm8eEgF8olyZhi6-0xSgp.gmSMfYxRdlf9gyfg_tH0GWDsFz-c1CYRyCXbWuYmgIo&qid=1781754357&sr=8-1] Follow the Pod! @boobaliciouspod [https://www.instagram.com/boobaliciouspod/] WeAreBoobalicious.com [https://weareboobalicious.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

BBF: Best Breasties Forever (Encore episode, in Memory of Brittney Beadle)

This week, we are revisiting a special conversation in honor of Brittney Beadle, who recently passed away after living with stage 4 breast cancer at the heartbreakingly young age of 29. Brittney and her best friend Bethany became widely known on social media for sharing the realities of metastatic breast cancer with honesty, humor, and heart. What began as an online connection grew into a deep friendship that inspired thousands. Listening back now, we're reminded of Brittney's warmth, candor, resilience, and the impact she had on so many people. We are grateful she shared her story with us. This conversation is honest, informative, and refreshingly unfiltered. Most of all, it serves as a lasting reminder of the person Brittney was and the legacy she leaves behind. In memory of Brittney Beadle. Please consider donating to Brittney's GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/sct2td-support-brittneys-healing-journey] or purchase her book her: A Peace of Hope: Finding Inner Peace and Healing Through Stage 4 Cancer [https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Hope-Finding-Healing-Through/dp/B0CQMPWZB8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36THLBAOB2R07&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.axM1KhCVFUm6HcWs_MlqAw.68WjLsqqRyEpj4qPrVA7c6o5_eOTb-jnQFsxiSZ2SMU&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+peace+of+hope+brittney+beadle&qid=1781638016&sprefix=brittney+beadle%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1] To learn more about Bethany Adair: @mygurucancer [https://www.instagram.com/mygurucancer/] Follow the pod! @boobaliciouspod [https://www.instagram.com/boobaliciouspod/] WeAreBoobalicious.com [https://weareboobalicious.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan, DAOM, Lac, CLWT (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Tsan, acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist, we dive deeper into breast cancer surgery recovery, lymphedema prevention, scar management, and healing after mastectomy and reconstruction. Tina shares why compression garments play a critical role in post-operative recovery, her recommendations for the best compression brands, and practical tips for managing swelling and supporting your lymphatic system after surgery. We also discuss scar tissue, scar healing, and what breast cancer survivors can do at home to improve mobility and recovery. The conversation takes on viral lymphatic drainage trends, separating fact from fiction, before exploring the connection between chronic stress, women's health, epigenetics, and disease. It's an honest discussion about self-care, listening to your body, and advocating for your health during and after breast cancer treatment. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod [https://www.instagram.com/boobaliciouspod/] www.WeAreBoobalicious.com [https://weareboobalicious.com] Connect with our guest! Tina at @harmony_lymphatics [https://www.instagram.com/harmony_lymphatics/] or harmonylymphatics.com. [https://www.harmonyacupuncture.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing, Swelling & Lymphedema with Tina Tsan,DAOM, LAc, CLWT

In Part 1 of the Boobalicious podcast, hosts Chris and Jenni welcome Tina San — acupuncturist, certified lymphedema therapist, and wound care specialist — for a deep dive into post-surgical recovery after breast cancer surgery. Tina shares her origin story: a martial arts enthusiast turned massage therapist who discovered acupuncture for injury recovery, then stumbled into lymphedema work after receiving a YouTube link about acupuncture treating lymphedema — the same week she got a hospice call for a patient with bilateral leg lymphedema. That pivotal moment sent her down a decade-long path of specialization. The conversation then shifts to what Tina actually does for post-op patients. She and the hosts discuss the frustrating gap in patient education — how surgeons rarely refer patients to lymphatic therapy after mastectomy or reconstruction, leaving women to Google their way through recovery. Tina walks through the typical healing timeline week by week: the emotional first three to five days with drains, the relief of drain removal around week two, and the gradual softening of swollen, hardened tissue over a three-month recovery. The episode also covers fat grafting and liposuction — what they involve, when they're done in the reconstruction process, and why lipo recovery is more traumatic than most patients expect. The hosts and Tina advocate passionately for better post-op protocols and patient advocacy, encouraging listeners to ask surgeons about referrals before going into surgery. Follow the show! @boobaliciouspod [https://www.instagram.com/boobaliciouspod/] https://weareboobalicious.com https://www.instagram.com/harmony_lymphatics/ https://www.harmonyacupuncture.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]