Sami Pickens is a clinical pharmacy supervisor of transitions of care at NFRMC in Gainesville and 2x breast cancer survivor. At 28, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and underwent an aggressive double mastectomy and reconstruction and started hormone therapy. Six months later, she was rediagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery, chemo, and radiation. Through this process, she has learned how to advocate for patients more than ever.

In this episode, we talk about:

:: Sami's diagnosis at a young age and how she navigated it

:: what she found most surprising during her journey

:: how her perspective in life has changed since her diagnosis

:: her advice for others, both personally and professionally

You can find Sami's blog at samistrong.com

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