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Episode 162: Empowered Through Cancer with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval

Maria Angelova Episode 162

🎙️ Hey everyone, it’s Maria Angelova, and welcome back to the Mind Body Podcast!
In this deeply empowering episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval - a double board-certified medical oncologist, nationally recognized speaker, and founder of Winning The Cancer Journey and Second Look Oncology. With 25+ years of experience, including at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dr. Tiffany brings a powerful message to women facing cancer: You Come First.

We talk about shifting from fear to clarity, the importance of patient advocacy, and how to take control of your journey — whether you’re facing a diagnosis or just want to feel more empowered with your health. This episode is a must-listen for women ready to own their voice, their body, and their healing path.

✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
💥 What “You Come First” really means in healthcare
🧠 Why patients need more than just a treatment plan
💡 The gap in communication between doctors and patients
🙋‍♀️ How to advocate for yourself with confidence
🌸 Hope, mindset, and what truly supports healing

💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Be Your Own Advocate – Ask questions, demand clarity, and stay informed
✔️ Emotions Matter – Medicine should care for both body and spirit
✔️ You Have Options – Even when it doesn’t feel like it
✔️ Empowerment is a Skill – And it can be learned

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:10 – Meet Dr. Tiffany & her mission for women with cancer
00:04:50 – The importance of being heard as a patient
00:09:33 – “You Come First” — shifting the doctor-patient dynamic
00:12:18 – From fear to clarity: how to process a diagnosis
00:16:45 – Emotional wellness & mindset during cancer
00:20:00 – What Second Look Oncology is all about
00:23:49 – The truth behind second opinions and advocacy
00:25:15 – Where to connect with Dr. Tiffany & final thoughts

🌐 Connect with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval:
📞 Book a Call: https://www.drtiffanytroso.com/book-a-call
📱 Text “Cancer” to (516) 271-4114
📸 Instagram: @drtiffanytroso
🎥 YouTube: @drtiffanytroso
👥 Facebook Group: Winning the Cancer Journey
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval
🎵 TikTok: @winningthecancerjourney

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