Breast Cancer Stories follows Kristen Vengler, a 56 year old single empty nester in San Diego, from
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![New Episode! "Day 45: It’s Too Much [Dr. Tita Gray]"After her second triple infusion of chemo, Tita is feeling worse tha...](https://img4.medioq.com/931/712/498954909317128.jpg)
New Episode! "Day 45: It’s Too Much [Dr. Tita Gray]"
After her second triple infusion of chemo, Tita is feeling worse than ever—no appetite, headaches, achy joints, the whole side effect shebang.
The silver lining is that her oncologist can no longer find the lump. She checks herself regularly, hoping...
After her second triple infusion of chemo, Tita is feeling worse than ever—no appetite, headaches, achy joints, the whole side effect shebang. The silver lining is…
New Episode! "Day 25: Stop Asking Me How I’m Feeling"
Triple negative breast cancer means aggressive chemo, and for Tita, dealing with everyone else's worry on top of it is too much. With her first chemo session completed, she's determined not to let cancer overshadow her gratitude for the good things...
Triple negative breast cancer means aggressive chemo, and for Tita, dealing with everyone else's worry on top of it is too much. With her first chemo session compl…
New Episode! "Day 1: A Horrifying Diagnosis"
Following the loss of her mother and some traumatic family drama that came with it, Dr. Tita Gray discovered a lump in her breast.
Scared but determined, she moves quickly to get a biopsy and finds out she has breast cancer. Further scans show it’s...
Following the loss of her mother and some traumatic family drama that came with it, Dr. Tita Gray discovered a lump in her breast. Scared but determined, she moves…
New Episode! "I’d Prefer to Have a 2nd Type of Cancer"
The results of Kristen's PET scan showed two lymph nodes lighting up, one in the gastro-hepatic area of her abdomen and the other in the lining of her esophagus.
While it could just be inflammation, Dr. Ali wants her to see a gastroenterologist but...
The results of Kristen's PET scan showed two lymph nodes lighting up, one in the gastro-hepatic area of her abdomen and the other in the lining of her esophagus. W…
New Episode! "Shouldn’t I Be in the Hospital?"
After a fiasco in Escondido involving multiplying rodents and toxic air quality, Kristen’s on the move again.
The pulmonologist found ground glass lungs and an enlarged heart, then Dr. Ali found an enlarged lymph node between her liver and stomach...
After a fiasco in Escondido involving multiplying rodents and toxic air quality, Kristen’s on the move again. The pulmonologist found ground glass lungs and an en…
Wow! So glad to see we're still reaching so many people and hopefully helping them through their journeys in some way. We love you guys! Thanks for tuning in. More to come.. ❤️🙏🎉
New Episode! "Recurrence: Natasha’s Nonstop Obsession"
About to turn 60, Natasha is in a dark place thinking of other things that can go wrong with her health if she’ll have to go it alone. Even though a routine MRI is clear, she obsesses about cancer spreading to other areas that aren’t being checked....
About to turn 60, Natasha is in a dark place thinking of other things that can go wrong with her health if she’ll have to go it alone. Even though a rout…
![New Episode! "Alicia’s DIEP Flap Reconstruction [Part 2 - After Surgery]"5 months after her DIEP flap reconstruction sur...](https://img3.medioq.com/158/819/342910961588191.jpg)
New Episode! "Alicia’s DIEP Flap Reconstruction [Part 2 - After Surgery]"
5 months after her DIEP flap reconstruction surgery, Alicia returns with an update. Although the original plan was to do a DIEP flap on both sides, it didn’t turn out that way and she still has an expander on the other side.
Still unsure what to do...
5 months after her DIEP flap reconstruction surgery, Alicia returns with an update. Although the original plan was to do a DIEP flap on both sides, it di…
As we prepare to share our holiday gift guide with you, we want to make sure we include alll the goodies! What are the best gifts to buy for someone with breast cancer? We are all ears! Comment here, message us, or email us [email protected] if you have any product recs! 🎁
In “Day 203: I Still Choose to Show Up,” Natasha opens up about how the back-to-back traumatic situations have impacted her mental health. She’s in a time of deep reflection and realization, and she recognizes the strength it has taken her to make it through this mostly on her own. Listen to the new episode: https://www.podpage.com/breast-cancer-stories/day-203-i-still-choose-to-show-up/
Natasha describes breast cancer as insidious because unlike other illnesses, it doesn’t give you any obvious symptoms. It can grow and grow and some people don’t know until it’s too late because they feel normal. The painless lump under her arm is what saved her from things going south. Hear her talk about this and her recent lumpectomy on episode 36.
Since her cold cap saved her hair throughout chemotherapy treatment, Natasha is DigniCap's #1 advocate! In “Day 111: Covid Ruins Everything,” she shares her appreciation for all the things that helped her keep her beautiful hair. Listen: https://share.fireside.fm/episode/amQnh0_5+E-UFtvHc 🤍☃️💆🏻♀️
In the latest episode, Natasha shares her reflections as she finishes chemo, from things she’d do differently to things she’s so glad she did. She also gives us some tea on recent chaos that has ensued.
Going into surgery with no clue what you're going to need? THE Dana Donofree of joined us on the show to share the absolute must-haves. Listen: https://www.breastcancerstoriespodcast.com/32-things-you-need-for-surgery-dana-donofree AND shop AnaOno while supporting us with the promo code STORIES15 https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1388189&u=3242014&m=90154&urllink=&afftrack= ❤️
Shop AnaOno to find innovative, soft post-surgery bras made just for those affected by breast cancer, breast surgeries or discomfort. Shop for bras for breast reconstruction, mastectomy bras, radiation bras, loungewear, swimwear and more.
Thank you so much Rich for featuring our podcast! ♥️
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Finally breaking our newsletter silence with all kinds of juicy updates
Excited to talk with @
the_clarita_escalante about all the feels, experiences, treatments, reconstruction and gratitude on her beautiful show.
If you’re in So Cal and in the market,
I know a guy….. 👙👁👃🏻👙
Thank you Dr P, you’re my hero!
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Today’s exchange surgery went perfectly! She’s already home resting. Thank you Dr. Pacella ❤️
“I picture a Pac-Man, that the receptor is like a Pac-Man. And that when there’s estrogen, it fills up on it and then it becomes a cancer cell.” -Kristen Vengler ❤️
🎧 Listen to Episode 12: https://pod.link/breastcancerstories
🙏 Please let us know what you think about Episode 12 in the review section of Breast Cancer Stories on Apple Podcasts!
“I picture a Pac-Man, that the receptor is like a Pac-Man. And that when there’s estrogen, it fills up on it and then it becomes a cancer cell.” -Kristen Vengler ❤️
Please let us know what you think about Episode 12 in the review section of Breast Cancer Stories on Apple Podcasts! 🎧🙏
Episode 12 is out now! Kristen’s mind is pacing as she’s questioning the what if’s and wondering.. what’s next? 🤔 Make sure you’re subscribed to Breast Cancer Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other major platform! 🎧
We have a treat for you! 🍦 Episode 12 is coming soon! 🥳 P.S. He is Kristen's and his name is Jack! 🐕 ❤️
BOOM! 💥 This was the morning of Kristen’s mastectomy, by the way. 🥊 💪
In Episode 11, Kristen explains that she has achieved "N.E.D." which means "No Evidence of Disease" but she's still fearful of recurrence if she stops any kind of treatment. Determined to not live her life "looking over her shoulder", we hope that all survivors will learn to cope with their residual anxiety and grief in a variety of healthy ways. One day, this too shall pass. 🤗
In Episode 11, Kristen talks more about how she has 79% estrogen-positive breast cancer which uses the hormone estrogen to grow. She is then prescribed Anastrozole, a hormone blocker that she has to take for the next 5-10 years, to help decrease the amount of estrogen that the body makes. It wasn't until recently that we learned not all breast cancers are the same. 🤯 To learn more, make sure you're subscribed to Breast Cancer Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other major platform!
Wow! 🤩 ...And this is exactly why we do what we do! We love you all! 😍 🥰 Listen to Breast Cancer Stories on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts, and then write a review!
Clothing, in general, can be an especially emotional topic for people with breast cancer. With a lopsided chest, how do you even begin to feel normal? Let alone attractive or presentable? In Episode 11, as Kristen undergoes radiation, she discovers that finding clothing to wear that looks nice, covers the burns, and doesn't scare children is an extremely tough task. ☹️ Can you or someone you know relate? Also, don’t forget to rate us on Spotify!
"I have a pretty high pain threshold. I just have to imagine, that when they're doing this, that it's blasting everything out; I just have to be very visual about it." In Episode 11, Kristen proves that she is a master of visualization and its powers. 👏 If you haven't already, please leave us a review on Apple podcasts or let us know what you think below!
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Kristen’s on the move again after a rodent fiasco in Escondido. Also found ground glass lungs, an enlarged heart, and an enlarged lymph node. Waiting to get a PET scan. Fingers crossed as we play the waiting game again. ❤️🤞🙏 New Kristen update is out now, and we'll be sharing another special lady's story with you all soon. We just need your help to get season 3 out there! Consider becoming a paid subscriber on our Substack or reach out to us about becoming a sponsor. Links to listen, donate & subscribe: https://www.breastcancerstoriespodcast.com/ #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerrecurrence #breastcancerpodcast #breastcancer #lymphnodes #groundglasslungs #podcast
Who else wants to know what happens to dead cancer cells? 🤔 Listen to our latest episode, "Recurrence: Natasha’s Nonstop Obsession" to find out how Natasha's been feeling lately. ❤️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recurrence-natashas-nonstop-obsession/id1588290625?i=1000634028322 #podcast #breastcancer #breastcancerfree #breastcancersurvivors #her2
Excited to talk with @ the_clarita_escalante about all the feels, experiences, treatments, reconstruction and gratitude on her beautiful show. @scrippshealth @sandiegoplasticsurgeon @kvengler @evasheie @mdandersoncancercenter @brenebrown #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor #breastreconstructivesurgery
“I picture a Pac-Man, that the receptor is like a Pac-Man. And that when there’s estrogen, it fills up on it and then it becomes a cancer cell.” -Kristen Vengler ❤️ Please let us know what you think about Episode 12 in the review section of Breast Cancer Stories on Apple Podcasts! 🎧🙏
This is a photo of the fluid they use inside the expanders for reconstruction. Ouch. What did you think of Episode 10? You can also leave us a review on Goodpods or Apple Podcasts! 🙏 💖
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