In this episode of All Talk Oncology, Kenny Perkins, AKA Your Cancer Guy, speaks with Carly and Dr. Saahil Mehta about Carly’s breast cancer journey, the challenges of mastectomy and reconstruction, and the research that inspired Bloom43, an innovation designed to support breast surgery recovery.

Carly shares how she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 37 in December 2019. She discusses her BRCA1 mutation, family history, treatment experience, and decision-making around breast surgery and DIEP flap reconstruction. Her story highlights the emotional and physical challenges patients may face while navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and planning treatment.

Dr. Mehta explains the clinical problem that inspired his research: mastectomy skin can sometimes lose its blood supply and develop skin necrosis, creating complications during recovery and reconstruction. He discusses his work investigating whether controlled heat applied to the skin before surgery could help prepare the tissue and improve its response to the surgical process.

In this episode, Carly and Dr. Saahil Mehta discuss:

• Carly’s triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis at age 37.
• The role of BRCA1 and family history in her cancer journey.
• Navigating breast cancer treatment and surgical decisions.
• Carly’s experience with mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction.
• The challenges of mastectomy skin necrosis.
• Dr. Mehta’s research into preparing skin before breast surgery.
• How controlled heat may support blood flow and the skin’s response.
• The clinical thinking behind the development of Bloom43.
• The importance of patient education and informed decision-making.
• How personal experiences and medical research can inspire innovation in cancer care.

Carly and Dr. Mehta’s conversation highlights the importance of research, patient advocacy, and exploring ways to improve the surgical experience for people undergoing breast cancer treatment.

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