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D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD sat down with Liz O'Riordan, FRCS, PhD, who describes herself as a breast surgeon who has had breast cancer.
How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life’s experiences.
In this episode, Dr Camidge sat down with Liz O'Riordan, FRCS, PhD, who describes herself as a breast surgeon who has had breast cancer.
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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