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Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jacquie Carter Angell, a remarkable woman who has not only survived non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as a teenager but is now living with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTBBC).

Jacquie shares her incredible journey with us, from being told she wouldn't live past her early 20s to becoming a mother, a wife, and a successful entrepreneur in the beauty industry. Despite her initial diagnosis of HER2-positive breast cancer and later, the more challenging triple-negative metastatic disease, Jacquie's spirit remains unbroken.

In our conversation, 's emphasized the importance of self-examination, noting that both times she discovered her breast cancer, it was through accidental self-discovery rather than routine mammograms. She highlighted the need for women, regardless of age, to be vigilant about their breast health.

Jacquie also opens up about the difficult decision of whether to disclose her cancer diagnosis to colleagues at work. She reflected on her first experience with breast cancer, where she prioritized her career over her health, and contrasted it with her current approach, which puts her well-being first! Welcome to the Conversation. 

00:02:05 - Jacquie's Personal Story and Cancer Experiences
00:09:06 - Deciding Whether to Share Diagnosis at Work
00:18:28 - Discovering the Recurrence of Cancer
00:23:06 - Experience on Trodelvy
00:24:01 - Understanding Triple Negative Breast Cancer
00:29:19 - Finding Positivity and New Interests During Cancer
00:31:28 - The Role of Caregivers and Family Support
00:32:38 - Advice for Those Recently Diagnosed


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