"Jordanna's Story, Part One" - with Jordanna Nadritch, President of Sharsheret's Board of Directors
On this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Fox speaks with Jordanna Nadritch, President of Sharsheret's Board of Directors. Jordanna shares her mother’s battle with aggressive breast cancer, her own BRCA1 diagnosis, and the difficult choice to undergo a double mastectomy at just 34. With honesty and strength, she reflects on how her mother’s story ultimately saved her life and inspired her path to advocacy and leadership within Sharsheret.
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“Breast Cancer, Part 3: Diagnosis and Treatment” – with Dr. Christina Weltz
In the final episode of this miniseries, Dr. Fox and Dr. Weltz discuss diagnosing breast cancer through mammograms and biopsy, as well as, treatment options for women who are diagnosed.
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“Breast Cancer, Part 2: Screening and Mammograms” – with Dr. Christina Weltz
In the second part of Dr. Weltz and Dr. Fox’s discussion on breast cancer, they cover treatment and therapies, improving recovery rates, and why breast cancer screening remains important.
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“Breast Cancer, Part 1: Overview of Breast Cancer” – with Dr. Christina Weltz
In part one of a discussion of breast cancer, Dr. Fox introduces Dr. Christina Weltz, an assistant professor of surgery and surgical oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital. In this episode, they discuss Dr. Weltz’s path to medicine, why breast exams are difficult for doctors, and more.
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“Jewish Fast Days: Can Pregnant Women Try to Fast?” – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox discuss whether it’s safe for pregnant women to fast, particularly with regard to Jewish fast days. On fast days, observers do not eat or drink for up to 25 hours, depending on the holiday. Dr. Fox and Dr. Melka explain when it is and isn’t safe for pregnant women to fast and how they advise their Jewish patients.
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