Ep. 660 Breast Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky | Breast Cancer, Genetic Testing, Breast Health
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Today, I’m honored to speak with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic cancer, with over a decade of practice. She is Head of Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Valley Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center in Paramus, New Jersey, and a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She also hosts the Interlude podcast, where she shares stories from people affected by cancer, and is the author of Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer.
In our conversation, we discuss breast cancer risk, genetic testing, cancer incidence in older and younger women, and treatment options following a new diagnosis, including surgery, chemo, and medication therapies. Dr. Teplinsky shares her approach to fertility preservation, menopause after cancer, body image, and the emotional aspects of diagnoses and care. We also explore lifestyle factors, survivorship, long-term cardiovascular risk after cancer treatment, DEXA scans, lipids, coronary artery calcification scoring, and the importance of advocacy, quality of life, and long-term goals.
Stay tuned for a thoughtful conversation about breast cancer and breast cancer survivorship, informed by Dr. Teplinsky’s expansive approach to care. Her book, Beyond the Pink, is one of the most thoughtful books I’ve read on breast cancer and survivorship, and a beautiful testament to the quality of care she provides.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Common misconceptions about breast cancer risk
The future of personalized breast cancer screening
How genetic testing can help clarify breast cancer risk and inform screening decisions
What may be contributing to the increase in breast cancer among younger women
How Dr. Teplinsky approaches a new breast cancer diagnosis and treatment planning
How Dr. Teplinsky helps patients navigate body image, grief, and surgery
How Dr. Teplinsky approaches fertility preservation and treatment for younger women
Which options are available, and which remain debated, when navigating menopause after breast cancer
How cancer treatment side effects can make it difficult to start or maintain an exercise program
How patients can advocate for themselves and how loved ones can provide support
Bio:
Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic cancers. Through her clinical work, media presence, and digital platforms, she has built a reputation for translating complex medical information into clear, compassionate, and actionable insights—empowering women to navigate cancer, survivorship, and long-term health with confidence.
Her forthcoming book, Beyond the Pink, represents a critical shift in how breast cancer is understood, discussed, and lived through—moving beyond diagnosis and treatment to address the full scope of survivorship and long-term health. The book fills a significant gap in patient education by focusing on what happens after cancer care ends. Blending clinical expertise with patient-centered guidance, Beyond the Pink offers a comprehensive, actionable roadmap for navigating menopause, fertility, cardiovascular health, sexual health, mental well-being, and life after cancer.
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