{"podcast":{"title":"SIS: Sisters in Survivorship","slug":"sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291","podcast_index_feed_id":7520291,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/sistersinsurvivorship","website_url":"https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b652b322-8e5a-11f0-94da-0b1a792650c3/image/2e70ecbe2145cb4488731a48fbf72936.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sisters Network","episode_count":33,"summary":"SIS: Sisters In Survivorship amplifies the voices of Black women navigating breast cancer and gives every sister the tools to advocate, heal, and thrive. Presented by Sisters Network Inc., the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization, SIS: Sisters In Survivorship is where truth meets healing. Each episode amplifies real stories from survivors, caregivers, and advocates while bringing expert insight from leading doctors and researchers. Together, we break the silence on the Black breast cancer crisis and give you the tools to take action. From early detection and mammograms, to genetic risk, triple negative breast cancer, mental health, motherhood, and survivorship, SIS provides culturally relevant insight, resources, and sisterhood that speak directly to our community. Hosted by Caleen Allen, SIS is not just a podcast - it’s a lifeline. Because too many sisters are being diagnosed young, too many are being dismissed by the system, and too many are being lost before their time. Every sister deserves to be seen. Every sister deserves to be heard. Every sister deserves to be supported. Subscribe now and join the movement to stop the silence, amplify the…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T06:19:03.131942+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291"},"episode":{"title":"7: Your Care Should Fit YOU: How to Advocate for Treatment You Deserve | Dr. Nina Tamirisa","slug":"7-your-care-should-fit-you-how-to-advocate-for-treatment-you-deserve-dr-nina-tamirisa","published_at":"2026-01-07T16:06:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/7-your-care-should-fit-you-how-to-advocate-for-treatment-you-deserve-dr-nina-tamirisa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV7299762481.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV7299762481.mp3","summary":"In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen sits down with Dr. Nina Tamirisa, breast surgical oncologist and associate professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Known for her patient-first philosophy, Dr. Tamirisa breaks down what every woman should know about breast surgery, treatment options, and advocating for yourself. From lumpectomy vs. mastectomy to breast reconstruction, shared decision-making, fertility concerns, and the rise of breast cancer in younger Black women, Dr. Tamirisa offers practical, compassionate insight that could save lives. She explains why listening matters as much as treatment, how lifestyle factors like age and density influence care, and what questions women should be asking their doctors. This conversation is a must for survivors, caregivers, and women who want to understand their choices, reduce fear, and approach their treatment care with confidence. ✨ Learn more: sistersnetworkinc.org KEY POINTS: - [0:00] Introduction - [6:19] Meet Dr. Nina Tamirisa, breast surgical oncologist at MD Anderson - [7:46] The role of breast surgical oncologists vs. medical oncologists - [8:03] Why listening to patients is central to care - [9:07] Lumpectomy vs. mastectomy - [11:02] Options for women with large tumors and reconstruction choices - [14:01] Building trust with patients in moments of fear - [16:06] Questions every woman should ask her surgeon - [17:18] How age, fertility, and lifestyle affect treatment planning - [18:52] The rise of breast cancer in young Black women - [20:11] Treating women with multiple cancers in different breasts - [20:52] “Their outcome is my outcome” – Dr. Tamirisa’s philosophy - [22:22] Challenges after surgery, including lymphedema and healing - [35:34] Dr. Tamirisa’s vision for patient care and redu…","meta_description":"In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen sits down with Dr. Nina Tamirisa, breast surgical oncologist and associate professor at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1940,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/episodes/7-your-care-should-fit-you-how-to-advocate-for-treatment-you-deserve-dr-nina-tamirisa/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sis-sisters-in-survivorship-7520291/7-your-care-should-fit-you-how-to-advocate-for-treatment-you-deserve-dr-nina-tamirisa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}