Episode 24-You Can’t Wear Jeans Here

Hello and welcome, breast cancer curious fam! Kat, Aimee and Babs recorded this episode on December 19, 2022. Your love and support mean the world to us. Thank you!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of qualified health professionals. Please and thank you!

If you get nothing else from this episode:

• Check the References below for websites and resources that we mention in this episode.
• Request a bone scan to benchmark and check your bone density, especially if you’re going through chemo and any hormonal treatments.
• If you’re interested in incorporating natural medicine with more traditional medicine as part of your overall care, a naturopathic doctor could be an option to research. Naturopathic doctors are accredited and go through rigorous training, and you can check your state government website for licensing. Your insurance may cover naturopathic medicine, or you can also ask your provider if they offer a sliding scale as a payment option.
• Try to remember your why and your motivating factors when starting something new, and be gentle with yourself.

In this conversation:

• Aimee sits in the dark as she talks about Excel TikTok, reviews math with Kat and reminisces about eating dough as a child
• Babs is a new tita (Yay! Congratulations, Sweet Cheese B-bestie!)
• Mentioning that you have cancer only once while attending a holiday party
• Babs is 45% done with radiation and she’s feeling way happier these days
• Aromatase inhibitors, tamoxifen, fatigue
• Answering the questions, “What is exercise?” and “Are you ready for the holiday?”
• Growing hair back like a calico cat and babies born with tons of hair
• Naturopathic doctors, testing, and an upcoming New Year cleanse for Kat
• Radiation treatment soundtracks and Spotify wrapped

My Breasties Podcast Tracks: Full Playlist

References: Parents Share Pics of Babies Born with Full Heads of Hair (Bored Panda); 10 Common Myths About Naturopaths (AANMC.org); Hormonal Therapy (BreastCancer.org); Eat Clean, Play Dirty book; Eric Kim, Korean American

Honorable mentions: limb alert bracelets, Excel and pivot tables, public libraries, Eric Kim gochujang cookies; #notsponsored TinyBeans, Elysian Wellness, Sakara, BetterUp, Spotify, Nike Training Club