Rachel Rosen, DDS joins Holly Thacker, MD in the Sunflower House to talk about the importance of caring for your little ones teeth starting at a young age. Dr. Rosen specializes in pediatric dentistry, airway dentistry, and Myofunctional therapy. She works with local lactation consultants, Myofunctional therapists, chiropractors, speech therapists, orthodontists, and other experts to support her patients in achieving the best outcomes.

Learn more about Dr. Rosen and her dentist office Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry. You can also call their office at 330-425-1885 and follow them on Instagram @gbpdsmiles.

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Chef Jim has been with the Cleveland Clinic for 39 years.  He has collaborated with physicians to develop the first evidence-based, technique-driven culinary medicine initiatives for the Cleveland Clinic.  He has developed culinary curricula for six patient programs and is the creator and provider of the first Cleveland Clinic Culinary Medicine patient consult to help patients execute prescribed nutritional plans.  He provides culinary medicine education for physicians,…

Guest Podcast Host Sylvia Morrison shares Dr. Thacker's insider tips on how to be best prepared for doctor appointments and how to make the best use of the time you have with the doctor.

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Dr. Alexa Fiffick and Dr. Holly Thacker dive into the myths and facts of hormone pellets and testosterone treatment in women. 

OASIS 1 and 2 pivotal studies evaluating investigational compound elinzanetant met all primary endpoints demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in frequency and severity of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) compared to placebo in postmenopausal womenBoth studies also showed superiority over placebo for all key secondary endpoints with a statistically significant reduction in frequency of VMS at week 1, as well as improvement of sleep disturbances and menopause-related…

Positive findings from the KEYNOTE-A18 trial support the approval of pembrolizumab, radiotherapy, and concurrent chemotherapy in patients with high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer.

Dr. Ula Abed Alwahab joins Dr. Holly Thacker in the Sunflower House to talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Abed discusses common PCOS symptoms treatment options and lifestyle modifications.

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Dr. Sharon Sutherland joins Host Dr. Holly Thacker in the Sunflower House to raise awareness about cervical cancer screening and prevention in honor of January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

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You don't want to miss this episode! Executive Director of Speaking of Women's Health and host of the SWH Podcast shares the latest and greatest in women's health. Everything you didn't know you needed to know about women's health!

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Germline Testing in Patients With Breast Cancer: ASCO–Society of Surgical Oncology Guideline

An expert panel has developed new guideline recommendations for germline testing in patients with breast cancer.

Recommendations:

• All patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer with stage I-III or de novo stage IV/metastatic disease who are 65 years or younger at diagnosis should be offered BRCA1/2 testing.

• All patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer with stage I-III or de novo stage IV/metastatic disease who are older than age 65 should be offered BRCA1/2 testing if:
  • they are candidates for poly(ADP–ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor therapy for early-stage or metastatic disease
  • they have triple-negative breast cancer
  • their personal or family history suggests the possibility of a pathogenic variant
  • they are males
  • they are of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry or are members of a population with an increased prevalence of founder mutations

• Patients undergoing BRCA1/2 testing should also be offered testing for other cancer predisposition genes as suggested by their personal or family history. Consultation with a provider experienced in clinical cancer genetics can help guide this decision-making and should be made available to patients when possible.
• All patients with recurrent breast cancer (local or metastatic) who are candidates for PARP inhibitor therapy should be offered BRCA1/2 testing regardless of family history.
• BRCA1/2 testing should be offered to patients with a second primary cancer either in the contralateral or ipsilateral breast.
• All patients with a personal history of breast cancer diagnosed ≤65 years who are without active disease should be offered BRCA1/2 testing if the result will inform personal risk management or family risk assessment.
• All patients with a personal history of breast cancer diagnosed over age 65 with no active disease, who meet one of the following criteria, should be offered BRCA1/2 testing if the result will inform personal risk management or family risk assessment:
  • their personal or family history suggests the possibility of a pathogenic variant,
  • they are males
  • they had triple-negative breast cancer
  • they are of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry or are members of a population with an increased prevalence of founder mutations
• Testing for high penetrance genes beyond BRCA1/2, including PALB2, TP53, PTEN, STK11, and CDH1, could inform medical therapy, influence surgical decision making, refine estimates of risks of second primary cancer, and inform family risk assessment, and thus should be offered to appropriate patients.
• Testing for moderate penetrance breast cancer genes currently offers no benefits for treatment of the index breast cancer but may inform risks of second primary cancer or family risk assessment, and thus may be offered to appropriate patients who are undergoing BRCA1/2 testing.
• If a multi-gene panel is ordered, the specific panel chosen should take into account the patient's personal and family history. Consultation with a provider experienced in clinical cancer genetics can be helpful in selecting a specific multi-gene panel or interpreting its results and should be made available to patients when possible.
• Patients undergoing genetic testing should be given sufficient information before testing to provide informed consent.
• Patients with pathogenic variants should be provided with individualized post-test genetic counseling and offered referral to a provider experienced in clinical cancer genetics.
• Variants of uncertain significance should not alter management. Patients should be made aware that variants of uncertain significance may be reclassified as being pathogenic, and they should understand that periodic follow up is necessary. Consultation with a provider experienced in clinical cancer genetics can be helpful and should be made available to patients when possible.
• Patients without a pathogenic variant on genetic testing may still benefit from counseling, if there is a significant family history of cancer, and referral to a provider experienced in clinical cancer genetics is recommended.

Host Holly Thacker, MD rings in the New Year with Season 2 of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast! 

On this episode, Dr. Thacker shares 12 health tips for a healthy new year, a delicious and easy-to-make new year's recipe, and 3 at-home beauty tips to be your best self in 2024.

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Holly L. Thacker, MD talks with guest Dr. Silvia Perez-Protto about end of life care. Dr. Perez-Protto discusses how to make this topic more comfortable for your loved ones and how planning for your death is an important part of your life.

Below is more information on the topics Dr. Perez-Protto discussed throughout the podcast:

• Cleveland Clinic Advance Care Planning Resources
• Having the converation!
• Organizing death over dinner with friends and families
• The Pause App 
• Abrepaso flamenco website - stay tuned for clips of Dr. Perez-Protto dancing in the December recital!

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Dr. Rachel Novik  shares highlights from the 2023 Menopause Society Meeting. In part two of this Podcast series, Dr. Novik discusses the latest medications, cancer screening guidelines and osteoporosis therapy.

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Dr. Madeline Cohn sits down with Host Holly Thacker, MD to discuss the highlights from the 2023 Menopause Society Meeting. Dr. Cohn shares updates on cardiovascular health, cognitive health, sexual health, menopause treatments, and combating medical misinformation in menopause.

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Certified Nurse Practitioner Dana Leslie discusses vulvar disorders and how women can properly care for their vulvas.

Host Holly L. Thacker, MD discusses why women experience dizziness and how it can be related to headaches and other conditions. She also shares why we shouldn't use those earbuds at such a high volume and more tips.

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Dr. Thacker shares her healthy, holiday wreath Caprese Salad recipe filled with fresh basil, mozzarella, grapes and red onions. Perfect to share at your next holiday get together!

So are you feeling more tired lately? Women tend to think that feeling tired is just a normal side effect from being busy or taking on too many responsibilities. However, if you live a healthy lifestyle and are generally healthy, you should not be bothered by daily fatigue. There is often an underlying cause of daily fatigue. 

Guest Podcast Host Sylvia Morrison shares six common causes of fatigue in female patients and tips for a good night's sleep.

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Also known as vitamin H, biotin is one of the B complex vitamins that help the body convert food into energy. Biotin helps keep your skin, hair, eyes, liver, and nervous system healthy. Biotin is also a crucial nutrient during pregnancy, as it’s important for embryonic growth. The Truth About Biotin Supplements Biotin supplements are frequently taken and promoted for improving nails, skin and hair. So, are biotin vitamins worth taking? There's little scientific evidence that biotin…

Want to improve the way you eat during the holidays and in the new year? Guest podcast host Leigh Klekar shares ways to get started on eating healthy and foods not to eat before bed.

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