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You are not prepared for the genius, the hilarity, the sheer enjoyment that is Ginny (@shudlucky), our very special guest on this week’s episode. We’re talking social media, working out (or not), why the only mastectomy titties you can find online are white and so, so much more.
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One pill to make you larger, one pill to make you small, one pill to stave off a cancer recurrence that would prevent you from going to Paris, and one pill to help with the anxiety you feel about having to take a pill to stave off a cancer recurrence that would prevent you from going to Paris. We’re talking drugs, ya’ll.
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No way around it, this one’s about death. If you’re not here for it, no prob. If you are, it’s going to be fun, sad, difficult and encouraging. No one should have to talk about death alone, so join us.
Some general info on living wills and MPOAs.
Info on donating your body to science.
Eight hours of peaceful birdsong to calm you after listening to this episode and thinking on the inevitability of your own bodily demise.
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Well, did you? Because we missed you. Join us as we kick off this season with an update on what we’ve been doing the past few months, our hopes and dreams for the rest of the year and a sneak peak at what’s coming for BCIB S4.
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Lauren and Joselyn discuss the flawed research studies and empty cancer cure promises that seem to flood our internet feeds, and how these false claims can turn good girls bad. Do you know how to spot shoddy research studies? You will after listening to this.
What is your villain origin story?
Receipts:
CDC resource for understanding evidence
Levels of Evidence (US Preventative Services Task Force)
Levels of Evidence for Clinical Practice Guidelines
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From our breasts to our bones, there’s a whole lotta scans to be done for those of us with a history of cancer. But how do you know which scans you need? This episode breaks down the current guidelines, as well as some questionable coping strategies to help manage scanxiety. Thoughts? Comments? Concerns? Join us on IG @breastcancerisboring.
References:
Guidelines for breast cancer screenings for people at average risk: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/pdf/breast-cancer-screening-guidelines-508.pdf
Guidelines for breast cancer screening for people at high risk (halfway down page): https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html
Breast Cancer risk assessment tool: https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/calculator.html
Bone density and estrogen deficiency: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-and-management-of-aromatase-inhibitor-induced-bone-loss
What is a Dexa scan and what do the scores mean: https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/osteoporosis
Now that you’re good and stressed, here’s a video of a baby monkey making friends with a baby pig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrYQbWwHKVo
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We discuss the books we’re reading, the state of our boobs (and what a state they are), and the many scars that are left behind to remind you “remember that time you had cancer – hahaha!” Hilarious.
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Not great, thanks for asking! Things are colossally shitty right now and we’re going to talk about it, and by “it” we mean abortion, religion, politics, not showering and our hair falling out. You know, just your basic female hysteria.
Receipts:
Some facts on abortion from actual doctors and shit: https://www.acog.org/advocacy/abortion-is-essential/come-prepared/abortion-access-fact-sheet
Maternal mortality rates are three times higher for black women: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2020/maternal-mortality-rates-2020.htm
Delaying abortion increases the risk to the pregnant person: https://www.guttmacher.org/evidence-you-can-use/medicaid-coverage-abortion#:~:text=The%20risk%20of%20abortion%20complications,at%2018%20weeks%20or%20later.
People do not regret their abortions: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/01/416421/five-years-after-abortion-nearly-all-women-say-it-was-right-decision-study
Facts about fetal development from actual doctors and shit: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/how-your-fetus-grows-during-pregnancy
Susan G. has been garbage for a while now: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/karen-handel-susan-g-komen-decision-defund-planned-parenthood_n_1255948
Cancer foundations respond to SCOTUS strike-down of Roe (check out Stupid Cancer’s response if you want to see how it’s done): https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20220701_6/
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It’s the annual god episode everybody, so sit back, relax and prepare to be either offended or elated. Either way, let us know what you think!
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When a nurse gets cancer, it’s a whole other thing and no one knows that better than Theresa Brown; she’s a nurse, a best-selling author and a person living with a breast cancer diagnosis. She’s also our special guest on this episode!
Theresa Brown’s website: https://www.theresabrownrn.com/
Theresa Brown’s NYT Article on Bullying in Healthcare: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/opinion/08Brown.html