Pregnant With Breast Cancer: A Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story with Allie Kubik, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor
Release Date: 03/11/2026
The Registry That Puts Cancer Patients First and Takes the Guesswork Out of Asking for Help with Elissa Kalver, Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver and Founder of We Got This
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
When Elissa Kalver was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer just days before her daughter’s first birthday, she was thrown into a reality no one is ever fully prepared for. Alongside the shock and fear came something many patients experience but rarely talk about: not knowing how to ask for help or what support actually looks like in real life. In this episode, Elissa shares what those early days were really like, raising a young child while navigating treatment and the emotional weight that comes with it. She opens up about the moments that felt overwhelming and the realization that...
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Celebrating 5 Years of Dear Cancer, I’m Beautiful With Guest Host Dana Donofree, Breast Cancer Survivor and Founder of AnaOno Intimates
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
Dear Cancer, I’m Beautiful turns 5 this year! To celebrate, Dana Donofree joins me as guest host for this special milestone episode. Dana is a breast cancer survivor, fashion designer, and founder of AnaOno Intimates, creating chest-inclusive lingerie, loungewear, and post-surgery essentials that help women feel confident and supported after breast cancer surgery. In this episode, Dana and I reflect on the past five years of the podcast. We talk about why it started, unforgettable moments, lessons learned from incredible guests, and what’s ahead. It’s a heartfelt celebration of the...
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Your Menopause Can’t Be Ignored - A Guide for Survivors and Previvors with Rachel Frankenthal, Gynecologic Oncology PA-C
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
Breast cancer and its risk can dramatically disrupt hormones and often trigger early or surgical menopause, yet menopause care is still too often treated as an afterthought. In this episode, Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C and gynecologic oncology specialist, makes the case that menopause should be a non-negotiable part of every cancer care plan from the very beginning. She explores how survivors and previvors can navigate hormonal changes, manage menopause safely, and protect long-term gynecologic health. From understanding genetic risk and prevention options to taking control of your body and...
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Pregnant With Breast Cancer: A Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story with Allie Kubik, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
Being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while pregnant is a reality few can imagine. In this episode, Allie Kubik, triple negative breast cancer survivor and creator of @allieaftercancer, shares her journey of undergoing chemotherapy at 11 weeks pregnant after previously completing IVF, long before she knew she would face cancer. She opens up about fear, grief, fertility, and fighting for both her life and her unborn child. Now years out from treatment, Allie reflects on survivorship and how she supports others facing aggressive or high-risk breast cancers through honest...
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Scalp Cooling: Empowerment Through Hair Preservation with Kia Lee, Breast Cancer Advocate
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
In this episode, guest Kia Lee shares her experience using scalp cooling during chemotherapy, keeping most of her hair while reclaiming control at a time when so much felt out of her hands. She talks about advocating for herself, navigating insurance reimbursement, and why representation matters for Black women and other underrepresented patients in cancer care. Kia also highlights the emotional and practical challenges of treatment, from hair regrowth to self-confidence, and how initiatives like Paxman’s Simple Switch program and advocacy efforts are helping more patients access cold...
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Fashion That Supports You During Your Cancer Experience with Paloma Soledad, Cancer Thriver and Founder of LuxCare
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
In this episode, host Melissa Berry sits down with Paloma Soledad, a three-time stage IV melanoma thriver, designer, and founder of LuxCare, a fashion line dedicated to creating chic, functional garments for cancer patients. Paloma shares how her experiences during treatment inspired her to create clothing that blends luxury, style, and functionality. She opens up about her background as a designer, her journey as a survivor, and the process behind creating garments that are port-accessible, scan-friendly, and built for comfort, including elegant headscarves and built-in bralettes....
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SABCS 2025: What a Stage 4 Breast Cancer Thriver Wants You to Know with Annie Bond, Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocate
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
Join Melissa Berry as she welcomes Annie Bond, metastatic breast cancer thriver, advocate, and comedian, to share her first-time experience at SABCS 2025. Together, they explore the moments, conversations, and insights that matter most for metastatic patients and advocates, focusing on advocacy, representation, and the power of patient voices. This episode highlights the urgent need for more data and research in metastatic breast cancer and shows how patient advocacy can drive meaningful change. As part of the “Your Guide to SABCS” series, produced with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer...
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How to Change Your Lifestyle After Breast Cancer with Jen Delvaux, Breast Cancer Survivor & Certified Integrative Health Practitioner
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
Life after a breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming with so many “must-dos,” advice, and pressure to find a new normal. In this episode, Melissa Berry sits down with Jen Delvaux, breast cancer survivor and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, to explore a practical, sustainable approach to resetting your lifestyle after breast cancer without burnout or overwhelm. Jen shares her personal story and the lessons she’s learned about real healing after treatment. She discusses how to focus on what matters most, make lifestyle changes that are realistic and sustainable, and create...
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The Impact of Breast Cancer on LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Relationships with Patient Advocate Chelsey Pickthorn and Dr. Don Dizon, Chief of Hematology and Oncology, Tufts Medicine
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
This episode is part of the special series Empowered Intimacy: Getting Your Sexy Back After Breast Cancer, where getting your sexy back is about reclaiming confidence, connection, and desire after a breast cancer diagnosis. Melissa Berry sits down with Chelsey Pickthorn, a patient advocate living with stage four triple-negative breast cancer, and Dr. Don Dizon, Chief of Hematology and Oncology at Tufts Medicine and a national leader in sexual health and inclusive cancer care. They explore the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face with intimacy, dating, body image, and relationships after a...
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Mastectomy Prep 101: What to Ask, Know and Understand with Dr. Anne Peled, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Breast Cancer Survivor
Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Anne Peled, a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast cancer survivor, to answer the questions patients often wish they had asked before their mastectomy. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience, Dr. Peled guides listeners through the emotional and physical considerations that can be overlooked before surgery. This conversation is essential for anyone preparing for a mastectomy, including patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, offering the insights needed to feel informed, confident, and ready for a...
info_outlineBeing diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while pregnant is a reality few can imagine. In this episode, Allie Kubik, triple negative breast cancer survivor and creator of @allieaftercancer, shares her journey of undergoing chemotherapy at 11 weeks pregnant after previously completing IVF, long before she knew she would face cancer. She opens up about fear, grief, fertility, and fighting for both her life and her unborn child. Now years out from treatment, Allie reflects on survivorship and how she supports others facing aggressive or high-risk breast cancers through honest storytelling and community on Instagram. This conversation honors resilience, motherhood, and life after TNBC.