034: Surviving Breast Cancer (Part 3) - W/ Akwi Tah, Dr. Munoh Foma & Gwendolyn Ngu

<p class="p1">We continue our discussion on breast cancer and this time we talk extensively about the history and science of cancer treatment. Using Akwi's and Gwendolyn's cases, Dr Foma explains treatment procedures and medications used for different kinds of cancer. </p> <p class="p1">We talk about the healthcare system in Cameroon, where Dr. Foma started practice. Akwi and Gwendolyn present their different non-profit organizations that work with cancer patients in Cameroon and advocate for cancer awareness. </p> <p class="p1"><strong>[00:01 - 02:40] Opening segment</strong></p> <p class="p1"><strong>[02:40 - 08:21] Akwi's Experience with cancer treatment</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">The diagnosis and testing process</li> <li class="li1">The steps she had to take before starting treatment</li> <li class="li1">The treatment process and reaction to medications</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>[08:31 -<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> 10:33]<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Discussion on Breast Reconstruction</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">The healthcare factors of breast reconstruction</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>[10:33 - 25:00] Preparing patients for treatment, different cancer medications and their applications</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Kinds of cancer and treatment methods</li> <li class="li1">Different drugs, uses and side effects</li> <li class="li1">Comparing and contrasting Gwen and Akwi’s cancers and treatment processes</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>[25: 01 -<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> 38:22] History of Cancer treatment and myths</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Evolution of cancer treatment</li> <li class="li1">Improvements in chemotherapy</li> <li class="li1">Scientific developments in cancer treatment</li> <li class="li1">Treatment practices</li> <li class="li1">Alternative treatment myths</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><strong>[38:23 - 50:45] Life with and after breast cancer (Akwi’s Story)</st