Today we are joined by Dr. Damon Shearer - a breast imager and general radiologist currently practicing at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He previously spent nearly a decade with Consulting Radiologists, Ltd., where he served on the Board of Directors, as Medical Director of CRL Women’s Imaging, and as Director of Physician Scheduling. He completed his breast imaging fellowship at the University of Iowa and his radiology residency at Loyola University Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident and earned multiple research and service awards. A former U.S. Navy Undersea/Dive Medical Officer and Submarine Medical Officer, he served in operational, clinical, and humanitarian roles both stateside and abroad. His clinical interests include breast imaging, patient-centered care, and medical education. He is married to Erica, a physician's assistant and they have 2 amazing daughters as well as 2 cute dogs. A random assortment of small animal pets come in and out of their household as well - guinea pigs, hamsters and even bearded dragons! As a family, they love to travel and often to National Parks, beach destinations or skiing in the mountains.

Jenna and Amy recall what it was like to be first diagnosed with breast cancer, and the treatments that followed. Listen in for tips on what to do after a diagnosis, and how your friends and family can best take care of you!

Steve is a small-business owner who specializes in sarcasm, stoicism, and pretending everything is totally fine—even when it absolutely isn’t. After 12 years of marriage, he’s become the family anchor, managing his wife’s breast cancer journey, two energetic little boys, and an emotionally clingy puppy with the calm confidence of a man who has seen some things. He served as his wife’s loyal (and surprisingly competent) “Chief Cold Cap Technician” during breast cancer treatment, proving that love sometimes looks like holding freezing equipment against someone’s head while pretending everything is fine. Off the sidelines of cancer care, Steve is an amazing father to two small boys and the undeniable favorite human of Morgan, the family puppy who follows him as if he’s handing out treats 24/7. When he’s not chasing kids, being shadowed by a dog, or running his business, Steve can be found golfing, watching football, or placing bets with the confidence of a man who definitely believes this is his lucky week. He brings humor, honesty, and a touch of sarcastic wisdom to today’s episode — because if anyone can find jokes in the chaos of caregiving, parenting, and puppy-wrangling, it’s Steve.