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Have you ever had a question about your sexual and reproductive health that you were too embarrassed to ask your doctor about? I know I have. 

Each episode, join us and a special guest as we discuss pelvic floor health, puberty and menopause and everything in between! 

Episodes are released every 2 weeks on Fridays. 

Please note that this content is not intended to replace medical advice, but to provide you with some basic information for how to start the conversation with your healthcare provider. 

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Episode 25: Breast Cancer and BRCA (Part 1)

Jan 18, 2020

Join us as we explore the history of breast cancer treatment throughout the years- from the radical mastectomies of the 20th century to the less invasive lumpectomies and personalized therapies of today. We will be learning about the warning signs of early breast cancer, the various forms that breast cancer can take and how these differ in both their initial and ongoing management as well as their long- term prognosis.

Featuring special guest Dr. Peiris, an oncoplastic and breast cancer surgeon originally from Winchester, UK, now working in Edmonton specialising in Breast Reconstruction and Oncoplastic Breast Conservation. 

Resources:

(1) Breast Cancer Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/chronic-diseases/cancer/breast-cancer.html

(2) Canadian Task Force Guidelines https://canadiantaskforce.ca/guidelines/published-guidelines/breast-cancer-update/

(3) Canadian Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/breast/screening/?region=on

(4) Alberta Health Services - Cancer Guidelines https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/cancerguidelines.aspx

Summary Sheet: BreastCancerandBRCA_Part1_SummarySheet.html