Breast Cancer
Experts and Patients Discuss Breast Cancer in Podcast Series
Clinicians from the Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program appear in a series about the many facets of breast cancer, including body image, support for caregivers, and post-mastectomy reconstruction.The program, "Bridging Philly" on KYW Newsradio, is hosted by journalist Racquel Williams, who is also being treated for breast cancer at the Penn-Virtua program in South Jersey. She shared her health journey while talking with fellow patients, including a man who had breast cancer, and our cancer experts.
The "Stories from the Journey" series, which aired last month, is now available on Bridging Philly or wherever you get your podcasts. It includes:
- Body Changes After Breast Cancer with Dr. Priya Gor, Penn Hematology Oncology; and Elizabeth Kusturiss, APN, Virtua Sexual Wellness & Pelvic Health
- Support for Caregivers with Natalie Conboy, licensed clinical social worker with the Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program
- Decisions About Breast Reconstruction with Dr. Lori Timmerman, Virtua Breast Care; Dr. Alexander Au, Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; and two patients from the Penn-Virtua program.
Local Breast-Cancer Survivor Treks Historic Pilgrimage Route
Danielle DiRenzo celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her 2014 breast cancer diagnosis and successful treatment by embarking on a different kind of journey. The Cherry Hill resident decided to walk the Camino de Santiago—a 500-mile pilgrimage in Europe. She completed 280 miles before foot problems forced her to finish the route by bus."Danielle's determination and positive outlook helped her during her cancer journey, so it's no surprise that she took on this challenge," said her Virtua breast surgeon, James Crawford, MD. "She is an inspiration to me and many others."
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