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In this episode, Sheri Israel, a five-year breast cancer survivor and board member of Well Beyond Breast Cancer, shares how her own experience with breast cancer transformed her understanding of recovery and inspired her commitment to helping others.Following chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, Sheri faced unexpected challenges that significantly impacted her mobility and everyday life. She reflects on the importance of Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, how finding the right physical therapist helped her regain hope, and why self-advocacy can make such a meaningful difference in recovery.She also shares what inspired her to join Well Beyond Breast Cancer's Board of Directors and why helping others access rehabilitation, education, and support is so deeply personal to her.Throughout the conversation, Sheri reflects on the power of community, the importance of giving yourself grace throughout recovery, and what it means to embrace life beyond breast cancer while recognizing that healing is an ongoing journey..Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

In this episode, Dr. Deanna Gerber, a gynecologic oncologist and breast cancer survivor, shares her deeply personal perspective on cancer survivorship, humanistic care, and what it means to understand the emotional and physical realities of cancer from both sides of the experience.Drawing on her experience as both a physician and a patient, Dr. Gerber reflects on how her breast cancer diagnosis reshaped the way she cares for others. From the distress of waiting for answers to the impact of hair loss on identity, she explores experiences that took on profound new meaning when she lived through them herself, and how those lessons now shape her approach to patient care.She also shares the realities of life after treatment, when support can fade while the pressure to return to “normal” grows. Dr. Gerber speaks candidly about the challenges of reintegrating into everyday life and the emotional and physical needs that continue beyond treatment. .Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

In this episode, Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a board-certified medical oncologist, shares practical guidance for navigating life during and after breast cancer treatment, with a focus on common side effects, mental health, sexual health, fear of recurrence, and the importance of proactive care.Dr. Teplinsky offers compassionate, actionable tips for managing menopausal symptoms, protecting emotional well-being, addressing sexual health concerns, and navigating the uncertainty that can come with recovery. She also explains why many of these issues remain under-discussed in oncology care and why patients deserve more support around them.She highlights the role of supportive care, including physical therapy, counseling, and acupuncture, in helping people feel and function their best. Throughout the conversation, she encourages patients to ask questions, seek referrals, and advocate for the care and resources they need to live well after breast cancer.Dr. Teplinsky also shares the inspiration behind her upcoming book, Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health and Breast Cancer, a practical, evidence-based guide designed to help people take a more proactive role in their health and life after a breast cancer diagnosis.Beyond the Pink is available for preorder now..Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

In this episode, Aura Skigen, a breast cancer previvor, Physical Therapist, and Certified Pilates Instructor, discusses her personal journey navigating a BRCA1 diagnosis and prophylactic surgeries.Aura shares the emotional weight of living with a genetic predisposition, the personal decisions involved in choosing preventive surgery, and how a strong support system can make a meaningful difference throughout the process. She also opens up about the realities of recovery, including both the physical and emotional challenges she was not fully prepared for, and how intentional movement and her background in physical therapy played a role in her recovery process..Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

In this episode, Allie Brumel and Trish Michelle of the nonprofit organization The Breasties share how community, connection, and peer support can transform the cancer experience.Drawing from their personal experiences as survivors, advocates, and community leaders, Allie and Trish discuss why life after a cancer diagnosis is not simply about “getting back to normal.” Together, they explore how community can become a powerful source of support, information, advocacy, and healing, helping people feel less alone, ask better questions, prepare for treatment, manage side effects, and connect with others who truly understand.They also share the story behind the start of The Breasties, a nonprofit created to fill a gap in cancer care by building inclusive spaces and programs for people impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers.This conversation is a reminder that peer support, self-advocacy, and community are not “extras” in cancer care. They are essential parts of healing, recovery, and living well beyond a diagnosis..Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT, OnCS, PWCS, CLT-LANA, a dual Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pelvic & Women’s Health and Oncologic Physical Therapy, brings light to one of the most overlooked topics in breast cancer recovery: sexual health.Drawing from her clinical experience supporting people after cancer treatment, Alex explains why sexual wellness is often left out of survivorship conversations, even though up to 70% of survivors experience sexual dysfunction. Alex discusses how hormonal therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy can affect sexual health after breast cancer, leading to concerns such as vaginal dryness, pain with intimacy, changes in libido, and body image challenges.She also shares treatment options that can help individuals address these side effects and feel more comfortable in their bodies, including pelvic floor physical therapy, vaginal moisturizers, dilators, education, partner support, and self-advocacy.This conversation helps normalize a topic that is too often met with silence and highlights why access to breast cancer rehabilitation must be included as an essential part of cancer care..Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

In this episode, Sadia Zapp, Managing Director of Communications and Content at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), shares what it was like to go from working in the breast cancer field to becoming a breast cancer patient herself.Diagnosed at 36, Sadia brings a unique perspective to the conversation, reflecting on how her professional knowledge helped her understand parts of the process, while also making some moments even more overwhelming. She shares the realities many young women face after diagnosis, including fertility concerns, treatment-induced menopause, body image changes, and the emotional weight of navigating cancer at a younger age.Sadia also discusses how her diagnosis reshaped her view of survivorship and why she now advocates for more comprehensive care, including better mental health support, exercise prescription, menopause guidance, and access to a community that understands what they are going through..Well Beyond Breast Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

In this episode, Amanda Grilli, PT, CLT, an oncology Physical Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist and founder of Well Beyond Breast Cancer, shares how Breast Cancer Rehabilitation can be a powerful and life-changing part of recovery. She shares what Breast Cancer Rehabilitation is, the common challenges it can help with, and why it should be a standard part of whole-person survivorship care.Amanda also speaks to the misconceptions surrounding recovery after breast cancer and offers guidance on how individuals can advocate for the care and support they need.Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how Breast Cancer Rehabilitation can improve function, reduce side effects, and enhance quality of life, as well as how Well Beyond Breast Cancer is working to make this care more accessible to all..Well Beyond Breast Cancer (WBBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to Breast Cancer Rehabilitation through a Financial Assistance Program, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts.Learn more at WellBeyondBreastCancer.org

Welcome to the Well Beyond Breast Cancer Podcast, where we make space for the conversations so many people need but rarely get to have after breast cancer.Through untold stories and expert guidance, each episode explores the often-overlooked side effects of breast cancer treatment, helping listeners better understand what they’re experiencing and navigate recovery with more support.With expert insight from oncology and rehabilitation professionals, you’ll find practical tools, hope, and trusted guidance for recovery and long-term well-being, whether you’re in treatment or years beyond diagnosis.This podcast is brought to you by Well Beyond Breast Cancer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life of the breast cancer community by expanding access to breast cancer rehabilitation.Visit wellbeyondbreastcancer.org to learn more.