Waiting for results after a biopsy or a new breast cancer diagnosis can feel like the hardest part of the entire journey.

This in-between time is often filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and questions about what comes next.

In this episode of Off Your Chest: Breast Health Unfiltered, Dr. Caitlin Holmes walks through what she calls the “waiting period” and how to use this time in a productive, informed way.

She explains how to start choosing your care team, what actually matters when doing your own research, and why staying close to home for treatment is often the right choice.

Dr. Holmes is joined by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Stalder, who shares how patients can explore breast reconstruction options and make sure they’re being given the full picture when it comes to their care.

“This is planning time, not panic time.”

• Why the waiting period after a biopsy feels so difficult
• How to use this time to make informed decisions
• What to look for in a breast surgeon and cancer center
• Why you don’t always need to travel for high-quality care
• How to start researching your treatment team
• The three main types of breast reconstruction
• How to know if you’re being given all of your options
• When it makes sense to get a second opinion

The Breast Center at Thomas Hospital:

https://www.infirmaryhealth.org/locations/the-breast-center-at-thomas-hospital/

Call: (251) 279-1633

Learn more about Dr. Stalder and his work in breast reconstruction:

https://stalderplasticsurgery.com/dr-mark-stalder

Instagram: @AlabamaBreastDoctor

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider.

Finding something in your breast can feel overwhelming.

Whether it’s a lump, a callback after a mammogram, or a recommendation for a biopsy, this moment is often filled with uncertainty.

In this episode of Off Your Chest: Breast Health Unfiltered, Dr. Katelin Holmes walks you through what she calls the “ground zero” moment — when something is found and you don’t yet have answers.

With clear, compassionate guidance, she explains what to expect, what matters, and how to navigate the next steps without unnecessary fear.

“A biopsy is a pause. It’s not a verdict.”

• What a callback after a mammogram really means
• Why most findings are not cancer
• What happens during a breast biopsy
• How long results take and how to manage the waiting
• What questions to ask your care team
• How to choose the right breast center
• The truth about whether biopsies spread cancer

The Breast Center at Thomas Hospital:

https://www.infirmaryhealth.org/locations/the-breast-center-at-thomas-hospital/

Call: (251) 279-1633

Instagram: @AlabamaBreastDoctor

• This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider.

Finding something in your breast can be overwhelming.

Whether it’s a lump, a callback after a mammogram, or a recommendation for a biopsy, this is often the moment where uncertainty takes over.

Off Your Chest: Breast Health Unfiltered is here to guide you through it.

Hosted by Dr. Katelin Holmes, breast surgical oncologist and Medical Director of Breast Surgical Services at Thomas Hospital, this podcast offers clear, compassionate guidance through every step of the breast health journey.

In this short trailer, you’ll get a preview of what to expect from the show and how it can help you move forward with clarity instead of fear.

• What to do after finding a breast lump
• How to handle the waiting period after imaging or biopsy
• What real support looks like for patients and families
• Conversations with specialists across the care team
• Myth-busting around common breast cancer misinformation

If you’re navigating uncertainty, waiting for answers, or supporting someone who is, this show is for you.

Follow Off Your Chest to stay informed, ask better questions, and move forward with confidence.

The Breast Center at Thomas Hospital

https://www.infirmaryhealth.org/locations/the-breast-center-at-thomas-hospital/

To schedule an appointment:

(251) 279-1633

Follow Dr. Holmes on Instagram:

@alabamabreastdoctor