INTERLUDE: Cancer Stories with Dr. Teplinsky

183. Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C (All About Gynecologic Cancer, Menopause and Survivorship)

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Rachel Frankenthal, a board-certified and licensed Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Masters in Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology, treating women with gynecologic cancers as well as women at high risk for cancer due to genetic mutations. Rachel has a special passion for menopause and cancer survivorship care. She developed the menopause clinic for cancer survivors at UCLA and has played an integral role in developing the gyn cancer survivorship program. Rachel is a certified yoga and pilates instructor and on faculty at the Heather Hirsch Academy where she teaches a course on hormone therapy for gynecologic cancer survivors. On today’s episode, we talk about gynecologic cancer, menopause, and survivorship. We break down some of the critical but often overlooked side effects after a gynecologic cancer diagnosis and how to care for our patients in a comprehensive and holistic way, discuss menopause management, knowing your cancer risk and risk reduction and much more. Follow Rachel on Instagram Follow Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram @drteplinsky, on TikTok, YouTube, or on any other social media platform. You can also visit her website at http://www.drteplinsky.com. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

182. Dani Binnington (Founder of Menopause and Cancer)

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dani Binnington, a leading advocate for women navigating menopause after cancer — a challenge many say is harder than treatment itself. She is the founder of Menopause and Cancer and host of the Menopause and Cancer podcast. Dani blends her own cancer and early menopause experience with expert guidance to help women understand their options when menopausal hormone therapy isn’t as straightforward or may not be an option. She is the author of the newly released, Navigating Menopause After Cancer, a #1 Amazon bestseller. On today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of menopause during and after cancer, how to help patients understand what truly is happening and available options. Follow Dani on Instagram Dani’s Website Buy Dani’s book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer Listen to the Menopause and Cancer Podcast Follow Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram @drteplinsky, on TikTok, YouTube, or on any other social media platform. You can also visit her website at http://www.drteplinsky.com. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

181. Dr. Jessica Zucker (Psychologist, Author and Breast Cancer Survivor)

On today’s episode, I am speaking with Dr. Jessica Zucker. Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning books NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives and I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement. Jessica is the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Vogue, and Harvard Business Review, among others. She’s been featured on NPR, CNN, The Today Show, and Good Morning America and earned advanced degrees from New York University and Harvard University. Jessica is also a breast cancer survivor and shares her personal experience including the challenges of post treatment life, endocrine therapy, and survivorship. Follow Jessica on Instagram Jessica’s Website Follow Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram @drteplinsky, on TikTok, YouTube, or on any other social media platform. You can also visit her website at http://www.drteplinsky.com. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

180. Maimah Karmo (Founder and CEO of Tigerlily Foundation, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor and Fierce Advocate)

On today’s episode, I speak with Maimah Karmo. Maimah is the CEO and Founder of Tigerlily Foundation, a national women’s health and oncology organization providing education, awareness, advocacy and hands-on support to young women before, during and after cancer. She founded Tigerlily Foundation after being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at age 32 and seeing firsthand the importance of this work. Maimah is a fierce advocate, a bestselling author, mother, speaker, transformational coach, and philanthropist. On today’s episode, we talk about the work she is doing, the challenges she’s faced, how Tigerlily came to be and how this incredible organization empowers and educates women every single day. Follow Maimah on Instagram Maimah’s Website Follow Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram @drteplinsky, on TikTok, YouTube, or on any other social media platform. You can also visit her website at http://www.drteplinsky.com. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

179. Dr. Alexandra Sowa (Obesity Medicine Specialist and Author of The Ozempic Revolution)

On today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Alexandra Sowa. Dr. Sowa is a board certified internal medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist and the author of The Ozempic Revolution, a comprehensive user guide to GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. She is also the founder of the SoWell Method: a 360 degree treatment plan for obesity that includes the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. On today’s episode, we talk all about weight loss medications, how they should be used, what to reasonably expect, who can use them, side effects and more! Follow Dr. Sowa on Instagram Dr. Sowa’s Website Follow Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram @drteplinsky, on TikTok, YouTube, or on any other social media platform. You can also visit her website at http://www.drteplinsky.com. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.