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Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Breast Cancer

“You have cancer” is one of the most frightening statements a person can hear. This week we meet four ladies who have travelled the challenging journey of diagnosis, treatment and survival of breast cancer. They’re here to tell us about support resources available that you might not be aware of, that can help someone you know and love get assistance that can make their experience a little (or a lot) better. Make sure to share this show with folks you know. You just might make a difference in their situation.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

GUESTS:

Janet Beebe

• 31 year, 2 time breast cancer survivor, and 4 time cancer survivor
• President, Founder and Director of The Breast Cancer Survivors’ Network
• Recipient of multiple awards including, “Volunteer of the Year” from the American Cancer Society and United Way, and “Business Woman of the Year” by the National Association of Business Women
• Frequently spotlighted by numerous publications and media outlets, including Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Fayette Woman’s Magazine, and others

Cookie Aftergut

• 12 year Stage II breast cancer survivor, treated with chemotherapy and radiation
• Founder of ChemoChic and ChemoFlage
• Recipient of “Yoplait Champion” award and recognized by the Susan G. Komen Foundation and SELF Magazine for her community work

Lynn Wyatt

• Survivor of metastatic breast cancer
• Elected double mastectomy/TRAM reconstruction
• Experienced subsequent cancer diagnosis/treatment of brain, liver, and spine requiring additional chemotherapy/radiation
• Today, cancer free

Judy Koeppen

• 10 year recipient of high-dose estrogen/progesterone therapy of menopause
• Stage 0 breast cancer found on follow up exam, treated with lumpectomy and ongoing Tamoxifen
• Subsequent abnormal uterine cell findings on exam leading her to elect for hysterectomy
• Today, cancer free