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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.

Human composting is a thing.

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:

FDA Clinical Trial Phases 

CDC resource for understanding evidence

Levels of Evidence (US Preventative Services Task Force)

Levels of Evidence for Clinical Practice Guidelines

Evidence Pyramid 

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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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