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Decoding Breast Cancer
by Ettienne
Welcome to Breast Cancer Decoded: Where Medical Expertise Meets Real-Life TriumphWhen one of Cape Town’s most respected breast cancer surgeon joins forces with a remarkable survivor who defied impossible odds, the result is ground-breaking conversations that could save lives.They tackle all the topics around breast cancer from the risk factors one should look out for, diagnosis and treatment strategies. Meet your hosts: Dr. Ettienne J Myburgh, the pioneering oncology surgeon who established PACSO – South Africa’s first integrated multidisciplinary surgical oncology unit. Based at Mediclinic Panorama, he’s revolutionizing cancer care through personalized medicine and educates thousands through his YouTube channel covering breast cancer topics.Lori-Ann Biebuyck received the devastating Stage 4 HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis with liver metastasis in October 2018. Against overwhelming odds she had a complete response from her treatment, becoming what her doctor called a ”medical unicor
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Fear vs. Facts: Making the Right Choice Between Mastectomy and Breast Conservation
Think mastectomy guarantees better survival? Dr. Ettienne reveals surprising 20-year data showing breast conservation surgery actually offers slightly better outcomes for small tumors. Learn why fear-based decisions may not serve you best, how to evaluate your options objectively, and why individualized care matters more than one-size-fits-all approaches. 🎧
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DCIS vs. Invasive Cancer: Your Biopsy Results Explained
Biopsy results decoded! Dr. Ettienne explains what your pathology report means, the difference between DCIS & invasive cancer, and why not all breast cancers are treated the same. Essential listening for patients navigating their diagnosis journey. New episode live!
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Breast biopsies and choosing the right team
Found an abnormality? Don't panic. Dr. Ettienne & Lori-Anne decode what happens next: who does biopsies, who should deliver results, accessing multidisciplinary care & key questions to ask. Turn anxiety into informed action with expert guidance from SA's leading breast surgeon & survivor advocate.
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Meet your hosts
Dr Etienne Myburgh and survivor Lori-Anne introduce themselves in this episode of "Decoding Breast Cancer." Dr. Myburgh shares his journey from curious child to breast cancer surgeon and founder of Panorama Center for Surgical Oncology. Lori-Anne recounts her stage 4 HER2+ diagnosis, treatment challenges, and 7-year survival story, highlighting how targeted therapy has transformed outcomes for metastatic breast cancer patients.
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Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Join Dr. Ettienne Myburgh, a leading breast cancer surgeon from Cape Town's Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology, and Lori-Anne in this eye-opening second episode of "Conversations around Breast Cancer." Together they share insights in the some of the reasons breast cancer has become to frequent, breaking down complex medical information into actionable knowledge every woman needs to know.
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Pilot: Breast Cancer screening
Lori-Ann and Dr Ettienne Myburgh starts this Podcast series by having a conversation about breast self-examination, doing mammograms and debunking some myths. During this series, they will explore all the questions you have about breast cancer but don't know who to ask. They share their own experiences and knowledge on the topic.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Breast Cancer Decoded: Where Medical Expertise Meets Real-Life TriumphWhen one of Cape Town’s most respected breast cancer surgeon joins forces with a remarkable survivor who defied impossible odds, the result is ground-breaking conversations that could save lives.They tackle all the topics around breast cancer from the risk factors one should look out for, diagnosis and treatment strategies. Meet your hosts: Dr. Ettienne J Myburgh, the pioneering oncology surgeon who established PACSO – South Africa’s first integrated multidisciplinary surgical oncology unit. Based at Mediclinic Panorama, he’s revolutionizing cancer care through personalized medicine and educates thousands through his YouTube channel covering breast cancer topics.Lori-Ann Biebuyck received the devastating Stage 4 HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis with liver metastasis in October 2018. Against overwhelming odds she had a complete response from her treatment, becoming what her doctor called a ”medical unicor
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Welcome to Breast Cancer Decoded: Where Medical Expertise Meets Real-Life TriumphWhen one of Cape Town’s most respected breast cancer surgeon joins forces with a remarkable survivor who defied impossible odds, the result is ground-breaking conversations that could save lives.They tackle all the...
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