Explant Breast Surgery & Recovery

Episode 119: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness and Holistic Recovery with Dr. Tania Ash and Andi Lew

June 5th, 2025  |  54 mins 43 secs

andi lew, autoimmune conditions, bii, breast cancer, cfs, dr. robert whitfield, dr. tania ash, environmental toxins, holistic health, mast cell activation syndrome, mcas, silicone implants

Welcome to a transformative episode of our podcast, where we delve into the world of breast implant illness (BII) with leading experts and personal stories that will captivate your attention! Join us as Dr. Robert Whitfield, a renowned board-certified plastic surgeon, unravels the complexities of BII alongside wellness expert Andi Lew and functional medicine specialist Dr. Tania Ash.

Today, Dr. Whitfield underscores the critical importance of understanding BII and advocates for comprehensive, patient-centered care. Andi Lew shares her personal journey with BII, highlighting the challenges she faced in finding knowledgeable providers and the emotional toll it took on her. Meanwhile, Dr. Tania Ash delves into diagnostic approaches and emphasizes the role of detoxification in the recovery process.

If you’re trying to understand the intricacies of BII, holistic treatment, and supportive care for women affected by this condition, tune in to this engaging conversation that promises to inform, inspire, and empower.

Episode 118: Unlock the Ancient Secrets of Plant Stem Cells with Jenn Payeur

May 29th, 2025  |  32 mins 51 secs

biofilm, black walnut, breast cancer, detoxification, dog rose, dr. robert whitfield, environmental stressors, healing power of nature, health topics, holistic health, immune support, jenn payeur, plant stem cells, plant-based therapies

In today’s episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield sits down for a chat with Jenn Payeur, a stage four breast cancer survivor and the founder of Nature Provides, a company focused on plant stem cells. Jenn shares her incredible journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a passionate advocate for natural healing. She also discusses her new documentary, Unlock the Ancient Secrets of Plant Stem Cells. They dive into the fascinating science behind plant stem cells, exploring how they might help with genetic mutations and their role in detoxifying and rejuvenating the body. The conversation also touches on the hurdles of securing funding for research in this field and why taking a holistic approach to health is so important. Jenn's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of nature and plant-based therapies. Tune in to hear more!

Episode 110: Uncovering the Health Risks of Breast Implants with Dr. Monisha Bhanote

April 3rd, 2025  |  29 mins

breast cancer, breast implants, cellular health, chronic inflammation, dr. monisha bhanote, immune response, integrative medicine, oncologic reconstruction, pathology, plant-based health, silicone leakage, tissue samples

Today, Dr. Whitfield speaks with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a specialist in integrative medicine and plant-based health, about the critical role of pathology in understanding the health implications of breast implants. They explore how the body responds to implants, highlighting the importance of sending tissue samples for pathological examination to detect issues like chronic inflammation and rare cancers such as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The episode emphasizes the need for comprehensive patient history, awareness of implant-related risks, and the significance of detoxification in maintaining overall health. This episode is one you won’t want to miss, so tune in!

Episode 86: From Breast Augmentation to Explantation with Tiffany Blackmon

October 3rd, 2024  |  43 mins 12 secs

breast cancer, breast explant surgery, breast imaging, breast imaging limitations, breast implant illness, chronic inflammation, dr. robert whitfield

In this podcast episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield, who specializes in breast reconstruction, and Tiffany Blackmon, a patient, discuss breast implant illness and explantation. Tiffany shares her journey with breast augmentation, complications, and eventual explantation, highlighting her health struggles and recovery process. Dr. Whitfield provides insights into the surgical and recovery protocols, emphasizing the importance of detoxification, supplementation, and proper surgical techniques. They also discuss the detection of breast cancer during Tiffany's explant surgery and the challenges of diagnosing cancer in patients with implants. Tune in to hear more about Tiffany’s journey and expert advice!

Episode 58: ENCORE: Is There a Link Between Breast Implants and Cancer?

March 21st, 2024  |  9 mins 31 secs

breast cancer, breast implant illness, breast implant problems, breast implant toxicity, lymphoma, silicone breast implants

I can’t emphasize enough the fact that breast implant illness remains to be a topic that’s not often talked about by many, especially in the medical community, despite its several effects. Usually, women undergo explant surgery in an effort to heal their breast implants.

Today, we’ll be talking about the link between breast implants and cancer and I hope you learn more about breast implant illness as we continue to delve into the symptoms, latest surgical techniques for exploitation, and the recovery process for breast implant illness in my podcast series.