In episode forty of Everything Cancer, host Jill Squire welcomes Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, a highly experienced medical oncologist and founder of Winning the Cancer Journey and Second Look. Dr. Troso-Sandoval shares invaluable insights from her 25 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she became a trusted voice in women’s cancers. Our conversation with Dr. Troso-Sandoval is a perfect way to close October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Known for her candid, compassionate approach, Dr. Troso-Sandoval dives into the importance of whole-person care, discussing sensitive topics such as sexual health and survivorship—areas that often go unaddressed yet impact quality of life profoundly.

Listeners will appreciate Dr. Troso-Sandoval’s perspective on navigating complex cancer care systems, the benefits of second opinions, and strategies to build transparent, effective communication with oncologists and advanced practice providers. She underscores the power of patient education in reducing stress and fostering trust, making a compelling case for self-advocacy and resilience. She emphasizes the importance of informed, collaborative care.

Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, or healthcare provider, Dr. Troso-Sandoval’s reflections on balancing expert guidance with personal resilience offer a fresh perspective on thriving through the cancer journey. Tune in for a deeply empowering conversation.

Dr. Troso-Sandoval’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/tiffany-troso-sandoval-md-b897a017

Dr. Troso-Sandoval’s email: drtroso@winningthecancerjourney.com

Dr. Troso-Sandoval’s Winning the Cancer Journey website: https://www.winningthecancerjourney.com/

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Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening episode of Everything Cancer, where we sit down with Lisa Spencer, a certified breast care navigator with over 40 years of oncology experience. Lisa opens up about her vital role in guiding breast cancer patients from diagnosis through treatment, offering compassionate, hands-on support every step of the way. Whether you or a loved one are navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, or simply want to hear from someone who has dedicated their life to helping others, this episode is a must-listen. Lisa shares invaluable advice on self-advocacy, avoiding rash decisions, and accessing trusted resources. Plus, hear how her own experience as a lymphoma survivor shapes her work and empowers others to live fully through their cancer journey. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

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In compelling episode 38 of Everything Cancer, we meet Kiana—Kiki—Wooten, a breast cancer survivor who went from stoic and shy to modeling as a vibrant flat-chested breast cancer survivor.

Diagnosed at just 34 years old, Kiki’s journey through invasive ductal carcinoma was filled with life-altering challenges—sepsis, difficult reconstruction choices, not being heard, and inadvertent missteps in communication with her daughter when unexpectedly hospitalized during the pandemic.

Her story reveals the courage required to choose a flat chest after multiple complications with implants. Through it all, Kiki found strength in self-advocacy and the support of her husband and daughter. She shares how breast cancer not only changed her body but also reshaped her life, acting as a catalyst to confront past traumas and regrets, emerging as a more compassionate and open person.

Kiki’s voice, grounded in her experience and challenges as a Black woman navigating the healthcare system, speaks to the power of resilience and of the shared experience with other survivors. Tune in to hear her inspiring message of hope, healing, and the strength to embrace both scars and life after breast cancer.

Email KiKi, Kiana at thebreastdecisionfoundation@gmail.com
Kiki’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kiana-wooten-4700a12a4

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