377. She Treats Breast Cancer—Then Got It Herself - Dr. Sue Hwang
MAR 19, 202643 MIN
377. She Treats Breast Cancer—Then Got It Herself - Dr. Sue Hwang
MAR 19, 202643 MIN
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Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Dr. Sue and I talk about what it’s like to go from treating breast cancer to becoming the patient herself, and how fear, uncertainty, and loss of control can linger long after treatment ends. We also dive into practical coping strategies like shrinking time to 24 hours, building a strong care team, and prioritizing lifestyle pillars such as sleep, nutrition, and stress reduction. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Sue Hwang is a breast radiation oncologist based in Orlando, Florida, who was diagnosed with her own breast cancer after a routine mammogram revealed multiple tumors. During her treatment journey, she began journaling as a therapeutic outlet, which eventually led to publishing essays and writing her book, From Both Sides of the Curtain. Her experience transformed how she practices medicine, placing greater emphasis on empathy, survivorship care, emotional healing, and lifestyle medicine.We discuss the following: Who is Dr. Sue HwangBiopsy and confirmed diagnosisEmotional toll of diagnosisTaking time off to processTherapy and self-care toolsLifestyle medicine after treatmentSurvivorship fears explainedCancer and controlQuestions to ask doctorsAdvocacy and early screeningChanges in life after cancer_____EPISODE RESOURCESInstagramFrom Both Sides of the Curtain BookAmerican Cancer SocietySusan G. Komen Foundation23andMe (genetic testing)_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 📫 Tips and Weekly Updates FIND JUDY CHO⛑️Work with Us 🎙️ Podcast 📺 YouTube 📸 Instagram 👥 Facebook NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES📫 Weekly Newsletter 📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet 📚 Articles🎁 Free Resources 📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners_____*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.