Podcast appearances and mentions of maggie kudirka

Melissa sits down with patient advocate and ballerina Maggie Kudirka for an eye-opening discussion about preventative bone health treatment options as it relates to metastatic breast cancer. Learn all about Maggie's career as a dancer, her breast cancer story, and why she is so passionate about preventative bone health treatment.

Get out the tissues, Immersive Content Creator, Andy Cochrane, of Springbok Entertainment talks with host Cirina Catania about the first in a series of mixed media films about cancer survivors. “The 100%” premieres at Tribeca the week of April 22nd as part of this groundbreaking anthology. The immersive project used over 130 cameras for some scenes to tell the story of Maggie Kudirka, a ballerina stricken with Cancer. Andy tells us how the project was filmed and why. We cried.

Maggie Kudirka, aka “Bald Ballerina,” was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 23. The diagnosis put her ballet career with the Joffrey Concert Group on hold. Here is her incredible story. For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv Tiler Peck Steps Outside Her Comfort Zone in Hulu’s ‘Ballet Now’: http://bit.ly/2LzGBT2 Peter Martins’ Departure From New York City Ballet: The Game-Changing Moment In Ballet: http://bit.ly/NYCBMartins Interview with ballerina Joy Womack: http://bit.ly/2CxQhYT HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of t --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Balancing Pointe Podcast's new mini series is called "Where are they now?".  On this series some of the earliest and most popular guests to were asked to send an update on what is gong on in their lives right now. On this episode of "Where are they now?", previous Balancing Pointe guest Maggie Kudirka, otherwise known as the Bald Ballerina shares with us her amazing life updates.  Maggie was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer when she was only 23.  At that time, the statistics were not in her favor as the life expectancy of a person with her diagnosis was only three years.  We are all so thrilled to learn that Maggie recently celebrated her 3 year anniversary of survival after her difficult diagnosis.  Maggie's passion for dance, education and spreading the word about metastatic is inspirational to all!  Maggie certainly is an example on living life to the fullest!   If you would like to show your support for Maggie, please stop by her website at:   Bald Ballerina For more episodes and more dance related shows, visit the Premier Dance Network: Premier Dance Network Today's show was sponsored by: Bodywrappers  

23 years young, Maggie Kudirka was a member of the Joffrey Concert Group in NYC when she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in June 2014.

Maggie Kudirka was a member of the Joffrey Concert Group in NYC when she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in June 2014. She was only 23 years old and had no risk factors for breast cancer other than being female. Results from a subsequent genetics screening showed that she did not carry the genes linked to breast cancer. Maggie had a large, aggressive tumor that grew very quickly and spread to her bones and lymph nodes. She moved back home to be with her family and began treatment at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Fortunately, her type of breast cancer (positive for Her2, ER & PR) responds very well to the drug Herceptin. Maggie's tumor began shrinking after her first chemo treatment on 7/1/14 and continued to shrink until it was completely gone. The pathology report following her double mastectomy on 12/26/14 found no cancer in either breast or lymph nodes. She had a pathological complete response. Six days after surgery, Maggie was back in the studio working to regain my strength, stamina, and technique. Maggie hopes to return to dance in NYC again. Once breast cancer metastasizes to another body part, it is very difficult to know if all the cancer has really left the body after treatment. Tiny, undetectable cancer cells could be lurking dormant in the body. If these cells come to life, the cancer will return. That is why metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer is considered incurable. To keep the cancer cells dormant, Maggie will remain on medications for the rest of her life or until a cure is found. The cost of these medications is enormous: $4,000 to $9,000 per dose, per drug. She receives two drugs every 3 weeks, and a 3rd drug every 4 weeks. Maggie is hoping to join a clinical trial testing a treatment that will keep her cancer from returning. Since the day of her diagnosis, Maggie began spreading the word about metastatic cancer by starting the "Bald Ballerina" campaign.  She now travels the country speaking and teaching to help educate and inspire young dancers.    The costs of battling cancer are enormous even with health insurance which does not cover all expenses. Maggie greatly appreciates donations in any amount for her medical expenses. If you would like to help, tax deductible donations can be made at: http://www.theyoungandbrave.com/warriors/maggie-k/#sthash.NoVcxbRI.dpuf Bald Ballerina Website  BalancingPointe.com   Twitter/Instagram Please leave Rate and Review this show