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Podcast Recommendations for Breast Cancer Patients

Podcast Recommendations

Kindred Spirits – featuring Cerap Can

Cerap Can, a columnist in her thirties at Billie who is herself battling advanced cancer, produces the podcast series *Hartgenoten* in collaboration with *Het Nieuwsblad*. In the series, she talks with fellow cancer patients about a specific theme. In each episode, powerful stories from resilient individuals alternate with interesting perspectives on coping with an uncertain future following a cancer diagnosis. This podcast gives a voice to people with various forms of cancer.

Available on Spotify, as well as via the apps or websites of Het Nieuwsblad, Het Belang van Limburg, and the Gazet van Antwerpen.

Confessions—with Ann Reymen and Annelies Troch

In the podcast series *Ontboezemingen*, Ann Reymen—who herself carries a hereditary breast cancer gene—talks with six women living with breast cancer. She discusses with them how they cope with the disease, the difficult and beautiful moments, and how it has changed their lives. After each conversation, medical oncologist Annelies Troch shares her perspective on the story and what strikes her about these women. The podcast is an initiative of the Heilig Hart Hospital in Lier, with support from Pfizer, Lilly, and Roche.

Available on all podcast channels.

Born a Princess, Becoming a Warrior with Delphine Rémy

With the podcast series “Born a Princess, Became a Warrior” by Delphine Rémy—an expert by experience, author, and breast cancer survivor—the goal is to break down the taboos surrounding the disease. The episodes feature testimonials from women affected by breast cancer and their loved ones, as well as interviews with medical experts on the impact of cancer, treatments, and life after cancer. This podcast won the Health Podcast Award.

Available on all major podcast platforms and via Delphine Rémy’s website: Cancer, je gère (https://cancer-je-gere.blog/podcast/)

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Triple-negative breast cancer, an outlier

Breast cancer is not a single disease, but a collective term for several malignant conditions of the breast tissue. One of the less common but most aggressive forms is triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This form occurs in about 15% of women with breast cancer and 5% of men, and remarkably often affects younger patients.
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Companies as a driving force in the fight against breast cancer

What do Carrefour and bpost have in common? Partnerships with companies, supported by employees and management alike, have had a significant impact in the fight against breast cancer.
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Hereditary breast cancer is a sword of Damocles

Author and columnist Nele Reymen - sister of radio host Ann Reymen - will soon undergo a preventive double mastectomy and reconstruction. Like both her sisters, Nele Reymen is a carrier of a breast cancer gene. The sisters previously opted for the procedure. True hereditary breast cancer is sometimes confused with familial breast cancer. Both involve genes and yet there is a world of difference.
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