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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2025 · 50 MIN

EP35: The Truth About Cancer Nobody Talks About | Dr. Wisam Ismail

from Something to Consider · host Dana Alhanbali

What if the most powerful thing a doctor could offer isn’t a diagnosis — but presence in your most terrifying moment?Dr. Wisam Ismail is an oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeon trained in the UK, Iraq, France, and Germany, with over a decade of experience treating women at their most vulnerable.In this deeply human episode, we explore:- Why breast cancer is rising in younger women — and what’s really causing it- The hidden psychological toll doctors carry, and why many are silently burning out- The 3 most powerful support systems every patient needs to survive- How AI is transforming cancer diagnostics — and why it can’t replace empathy- The ethical grey zones doctors face behind closed doors- Why shame and silence are making cancer deadlier — and what needs to change- How patients reclaim their identity and agency after the scar- The 1-minute monthly ritual that could save your lifeThis episode is for anyone facing illness, supporting a loved one, or rethinking their relationship with their body.We hope you will find something to consider.Connect with the Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_wisam_ismail/Website: https://www.ahdubai.com/doctors-profile/wisam-ismailFind us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/Listen to us (all available platforms)Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCljHoBEeO3I_BpXCcijingQ

What if the most powerful thing a doctor could offer isn’t a diagnosis — but presence in your most terrifying moment?Dr. Wisam Ismail is an oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeon trained in the UK, Iraq, France, and Germany, with over a decade of experience treating women at their most vulnerable.In this deeply human episode, we explore:- Why breast cancer is rising in younger women — and what’s really causing it- The hidden psychological toll doctors carry, and why many are silently burning out- The 3 most powerful support systems every patient needs to survive- How AI is transforming cancer diagnostics — and why it can’t replace empathy- The ethical grey zones doctors face behind closed doors- Why shame and silence are making cancer deadlier — and what needs to change- How patients reclaim their identity and agency after the scar- The 1-minute monthly ritual that could save your lifeThis episode is for anyone facing illness, supporting a loved one, or rethinking their relationship with their body.We hope you will find something to consider.Connect with the Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_wisam_ismail/Website: https://www.ahdubai.com/doctors-profile/wisam-ismailFind us at (Instagram podcast page) https://www.instagram.com/somethingtoconsider.podcast/Listen to us (all available platforms)Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-to-consider/id1674861838Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618zDVAJO0teMngLOzyKz4?si=8bfddd1364d34fc7Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCljHoBEeO3I_BpXCcijingQ

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