42: How Firsthand Breast Cancer Experience Shaped a Surgeon's Mission to Educate Colleagues and Empower Patients: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Liz O'Riordan, FRCS, PhD

How This Is Building Me
18/06/2025 56 min Episodio 42
42: How Firsthand Breast Cancer Experience Shaped a Surgeon's Mission to Educate Colleagues and Empower Patients: With D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD; and Liz O'Riordan, FRCS, PhD

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Camidge and O'Riordan discussed how O'Riordan's breast surgery career intersected with her personal experience with breast cancer. She shared the stories behind her initial diagnosis, subsequent treatments, and disease recurrences. She also emphasized the importance of open communication with patients about aspects of cancer survivorship, such as emotional wellbeing and sexual health. O'Riordan also talked about her career transition from the surgery field to patient advocacy, as well as her future plans for writing, speaking, and offering support to the breast cancer community. 

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