A Thousand Miles Podcast

Bonus Episode - Breast Cancer Awareness

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October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Tyler opens up about how Breast Cancer has affected her family and how she has become an advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness.

In this episode you will hear

  • Tyler’s experience finding a tumour
  • Tracy’s (Tyler’s mum) cancer diagnosis & treatment process
  • Practical advice about who, what, when, where, why and how you should be checking your chest each month

    • Resources that may be useful…

     

    🩷 UK-Based

    • CoppaFeel! – fun, accessible info on how to check your chest + free text reminders
      • 👉 https://coppafeel.org
    • Breast Cancer Now – support services, helpline, and detailed medical info
      • 👉 https://breastcancernow.org
    • Macmillan Cancer Support – practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected
      • 👉 https://macmillan.org.uk
    • NHS Breast Cancer Info – symptoms, screening, treatment, and when to see a GP
      • 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer

      🌍 International

      • American Cancer Society (US) – breast cancer facts, screening guidelines, and support
        • 👉 https://cancer.org
      • World Health Organization (WHO) – global breast cancer statistics & resources
        • 👉 https://who.int/health-topics/breast-cancer

        📱 Apps & Reminders

        • CoppaFeel! Self-Check Reminders (UK) – sign up for monthly text reminders
          • 👉 https://coppafeel.org/remind-me

          • • Know Your Lemons (global) – app with education tools, self-check reminders & symptom tracker

          👉 https://knowyourlemons.org

           

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          Hosts:

          Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

          Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

          Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

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