S6 Ep21: Lucy on being diagnosed as a younger woman
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S6 Ep21: Lucy on being diagnosed as a younger woman
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In this episode she talks to Laura about her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer as a younger woman, and having fertility preservation treatment as a result of her breast cancer diagnosis. They talk about the importance of sharing positive stories, pregnancy, and starting a family after breast cancer.
They also talk about the importance of spreading awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and having the confidence to advocate for yourself in a medical setting.
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Key Topics:
02:00 Lucy's diagnosis
08:40 How are you now?
09:05 Family history of breast cancer
10:55 Support services for younger women
12:42 Fertility preservation treatment
16:45 Starting a family
20:00 Pregnancy after breast cancer
22:05 Breastfeeding
23:25 How did pregnancy feel for you?
25:00 How are you finding motherhood
25:45 How did your partner cope throughout your cancer and pregnancy
26:34 What would you say to other younger women facing fertility challenges as a result of breast cancer treatment?
27:30 Advocating for herself as a younger woman to be diagnosed and being confident in a medical setting.
34:41 How do you look after your mental health
39:43 Posters of the signs & symptoms of breast cancer in M&S changing rooms.
43:00 Taking part in BCN's Pink Ribbon Walk
44:10 What does it mean to Lucy to 'live well'.
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