In this episode of Highlight Her, I talk with Timeya Rice & Kathryn Selinga who are both breast cancer survivors. This is a raw and unfiltered conversation gives insight into the life of a breast cancer survivor. Timeya and Kat hope to not only advocate, but also educate. I was honored to have this conversation.
00:00 - Intro with Timeya & Kathryn
01:10 - How did you find out that you had breast cancer?
05:21 - Kat's experience with thyroid cancer
06:44 - Timeya’s experience with hodgkin's lymphoma at 15 yrs old
08:43 - Prevalence and Projections
09:45 - Mindset after finding out you have cancer again
15:30 - How did going through chemo affect your life?
21:42 - You don't come out the other side the same person that you came in
23:18 - Life changes after cancer
27:03 - The importance of self checks “Feel it on the first”
28:36 - When to start a mammogram
30:16 - Young Survival Coalition in NH
31:34 - Communities, groups, and resources to know
37:58 - What's positive to come of your battle with cancer?
41:07 - Advice & how other people can help?