1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, Terri Coutee, Founder and Director of DiepCFoundation, sits down with Dr. Priya Jadeja, board‑certified breast surgeon with Premier Surgical Network in New Jersey. Dr. Jadeja brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise, advocacy, and compassion to her work in this episode of the DiepCJourney® podcast, and she shares why fertility preservation must be part of comprehensive cancer care for young patients. Episode Highlights Dr. Jadeja’s path to breast surgery She reflects on what drew her to the field and how joining Premier Surgical Network has strengthened her ability to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care. Why fertility preservation matters With more young women facing breast cancer diagnoses, Dr. Jadeja explains how fertility considerations became a defining part of her practice and why this issue is gaining national attention. A patient story that sparked change Dr. Jadeja discusses the moment a 32‑year‑old patient declined chemotherapy because fertility preservation was financially out of reach and a turning point that ignited her advocacy. Partnering with Assemblywoman Brittnee Timberlake Hear the behind‑the‑scenes journey of the New Jersey Fertility Preservation Law, including traveling to Trenton with her patient to support the bill. Dr. Jadeja shares what this experience meant to her personally and professionally. Fertility preservation as essential cancer care As a female breast surgeon caring for young women with highly treatable disease, Dr. Jadeja outlines why fertility must be integrated into treatment planning; not treated as an optional conversation. Legislation shaping the future of patient‑centered care With New York becoming the first state to mandate private insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems, Dr. Jadeja discusses what this signals about the evolving landscape of supportive cancer care. Advice for advocates and clinicians Dr. Jadeja offers guidance for anyone - surgeons, patients, caregivers, or advocates, who want to create legislative change and amplify patient voices. Where to Find Dr. Jadeja Follow Dr. Priya Jadeja on Instagram for accessible, educational content on breast cancer surgery, fertility preservation, and patient advocacy. Listen &amp;amp; Watch You can listen to DiepCJourney® Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and watch full episodes on the DiepCFoundation YouTube Channel when published. &amp;nbsp; DiepCJourney Podcast https://diepcjourney.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42270560/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/204626605