Meet Shanee, creator and founder of Fighting & Fabulous. Cancer survivor and mother of 3, she is sharing her mission to bring strength, passion, and the needed umph through her amazing cancer boxes. These boxes contain helpful items for fighters at all stages of the cancer journey. Needing a box for yourself? Or someone you know? Even more, want to donate to a cancer patient who would absolutely love this option? Shanee has created such an elegant, empowering platform to help other fight and be fabulous. 

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www.fightingandfabulous.com to order and donate cancer boxes

Follow along as we discuss the side of depression, real time, as Brooke describes her rollercoaster and the pain she's been dealing with as of late. It's not an easy journey for anyone. This episode will let you see in to the lives, thoughts, and conversation of these two friends who get to support each other. 

In August, I (Jesi) had the most amazing opportunity to kayak the Rogue River in Oregon with a program called First Decents. What does that mean to you? Probably nothing, until you hear this podcast. First Decent is a non-profit helping young adults who have been affected by cancer or MS. Here is what they are about straight from their website:

First Descents is a recognized leader in outdoor experiential programming. Through outdoor adventures, skills development, and local adventure communities FD improves the long-term survivorship of young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.

Our participants experience free outdoor adventure programs that empower them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same.

 Are you interested in applying for the program for yourself, want to donate to the amazing cause, or want more information? Here is the website, check it out. 

https://firstdescents.org

When using medical intervention in battling cancer, there also comes along with it, the LONG list of side affects. What are options? How do we deal with these side affects? Is it life long or temporary? All these and more are discussed in the episode. There is plenty of TMI happening. So beware, we aren't holding back. 

When you hear those words, "you have cancer," the mind starts whirling. How? Why? Why me? What caused this? What could I have done different? Is there anything I could have done to prevent this? Brooke and Jesi discuss their cancers, reoccurrence, and scares of being diagnosed. They discuss the whirlwind of thoughts they deal with as they navigate their treatments and care. 

Whether you have, had, or know someone who has cancer, this episode helps dive in a bit deeper to help support yourself or your loved one.