Breast Surgeon Becomes Breast Cancer Patient: Dr. Liz O’Riordan

Dr. Liz O’Riordan, a breast surgeon who faced breast cancer not once but three times, joins me for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Liz shares her own journey through diagnosis, treatment, and multiple recurrences, offering a unique perspective as both doctor and patient.We talk about the emotional and mental challenges that come with cancer, the importance of education and support, and how treatment can impact intimacy and relationships. Liz opens up about the need for honest conversations, why quality of life matters as much as survival, and how to find purpose and reinvention after cancer.This episode is full of resilience, honesty, and hope and it is a must listen for anyone affected by cancer.Listen to Dr. Liz’s YouTube channel where she shares brilliant, practical tips to help you through cancer and beyond. She’s also the author of three amazing books, all available now on Amazon. See Below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t0jGeR8M4vCPSb68itjRQhttps://www.amazon.ie/Cancer-Roadmap-science-backed-treatment-ORiordan/dp/0008659087/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HCF9ZKVZR5IF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Cd8e2Go0SfGGfvL3qJImPR2cYINLb-e4ezkxfgsfu0strb3-BDnQFy5rHz9DTvqbWpKZ0Tzbo8ffsuRLxlUjqT9xf6LzVZAuSab8gt2p85RwQmnLc-FAl28WgqvEtLChWOjyaFdTgAtdmGN4gDU6NE-0ekug_ldtG1-pFuZ7kKOh9hsKvkLLQcaCAK4h7cc4gR5WJ9OkzbE0UlaglQndnJu-kySjgeojz_UstjS3Gy4.VzsR_S36bOu-F4OIDZe5CCzSLe7DDQNHikmsOTGnHW4&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr+liz+o&psr=EY17&qid=1757785646&s=todays-deals&sprefix=dr+liz+o+%2Ctodays-deals%2C47&sr=1-1Sound Bites"I was floating thinking this is happening.""I felt like an alien during chemo.""It's a mental roller coaster."Chapters00:00The Diagnosis Journey03:25The Emotional Impact of Cancer06:24Understanding Recurrences and Treatment Options09:14Navigating Mental Health Challenges12:07The Importance of Community and Support14:54Quality of Life vs. Treatment Side Effects17:48Planning for the Future and Mental Well-being24:39Navigating Grief and Acceptance26:50The Impact of Cancer on Relationships30:36Reconnecting Intimacy After Cancer37:22Embracing Change and Self-Discovery42:11Finding Positivity and Purpose Post-Cancer45:25Vanessa-Outro.mp3https://www.instagram.com/someonelikeme_cancerapp/