Save Your Breast
Podcast Description
Hosted by Dr. Nirav Savalia, a renowned expert in oncoplasty and breast reconstruction, "Save Your Breast" is a podcast dedicated to educating and inspiring anyone impacted by breast cancer. Each episode delves into the latest advancements in breast reconstruction, practical strategies for patients and doctors, and heartwarming stories of those who have undergone the journey of healing. Whether you're a patient seeking information, a healthcare professional, or simply looking for hope, "Save Your Breast" provides a compassionate, expert-driven space to explore the path of breast reconstruction after a cancer diagnosis.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers key topics in breast cancer treatment, especially advancements in breast reconstruction techniques, patient empowerment strategies, and emotional recovery from surgery. Episodes include discussions on critical decisions in breast reconstruction, the impact of mastectomy versus lumpectomy, and real patient experiences that highlight the emotional journey of healing.
Hosted by Dr. Nirav Savalia, a renowned expert in oncoplasty and breast reconstruction, “Save Your Breast” is a podcast dedicated to educating and inspiring anyone impacted by breast cancer. Each episode delves into the latest advancements in breast reconstruction, practical strategies for patients and doctors, and heartwarming stories of those who have undergone the journey of healing. Whether you’re a patient seeking information, a healthcare professional, or simply looking for hope, “Save Your Breast” provides a compassionate, expert-driven space to explore the path of breast reconstruction after a cancer diagnosis.
In this episode of Save Your Breast, we sit down with Selise, a breast cancer survivor, as she shares her deeply personal journey — from the moment she found her cancer to life after reconstruction. Selise opens up about how she chose her doctors, the decisions she made about reconstruction, and what recovery was really like.
You’ll hear her honest reflections on the emotional and physical aspects of surgery day, the value of having a strong support system, and why she chose the LICAP flap for her reconstruction. Whether you’re navigating your own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to understand the patient experience, this episode offers hope, clarity, and inspiration.
⏱ Episode Chapters:
01:20 – Finding the breast cancer and choosing her doctors
05:41 – Initial thoughts about breast reconstruction
11:26 – Choosing the LICAP Flap
13:15 – What recovery is like
16:17 – Surgery day
19:27 – Life after breast cancer
24:10 – The importance of having a support system
30:28 – Why reconstruction was important to her
36:00 – A final message for women facing breast cancer
Go to saveyourbreast.com for more helpful resources on breast reconstruction.
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