Archive for August 2021

Most breast cancers are not related to genes or family history. However, if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your family members, especially sisters, daughters and mothers may have an increased risk of getting breast cancer. When cancer does affect multiple generations in a family, the impact can be far greater reaching than just the physical symptoms. Today we are joined by a mother/daughter duo to talk to us about their family’s breast cancer journey and how their shared BRCA2 positive gene mutation has impacted their family and their medical decisions. Carolyn and Brianna, welcome to the show!

It’s often thought that breast cancer only affects women over 40. But, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Breast cancer is rare in young women, but it does happen. And, when a young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be shocking. At a time in life when most young women are focused solely on family and career, all of a sudden issues of treatment, recovery, and survivorship suddenly take top priority. Alli Coleman was diagnosed at the age of 28, while 2 months post partum, and is here today to share her story. Alli, welcome to the show!

A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a wide range of emotions including shock, fear, sadness, and anger. The support of family, friends, and others can be helpful as you go through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond, but many cancer patients and survivors will tell you that despite that support, cancer can be a lonely journey. However, it is important to know that you are not alone. Here to share her story and what she has learned is Sarah Sanders…

Adam Walker: [00:00:00] From Susan G Komen. This is real pink, a podcast exploring real stories, struggles, and triumphs related to breast cancer. We’re taking the conversation from the doctor’s office to your living room. On real pink. We often speak with breast cancer survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer. And we hear…