Just Talk with Justine

Jessica Baladad is a five-year cancer survivor who transformed her pain into power, becoming a passionate advocate for women globally. She founded “Feel For Your Life”, a free mobile application that provides resources on how to perform self breast exams and when to get screenings, while allowing users to track and monitor their changes and set reminders to do self exams. Jessica’s own history with cancer drove her dedication to personally building her app. 

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to The WISDOM Study, a national study that seeks to revolutionize the way breast cancer is detected by determining the safest and best ways to screen by comparing two different approaches. An annual mammogram or a personalized screening approach.   

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Aylin loves Everything outdoors on ground and in water (no skydiving), playing
the piano, triathlons, rowing single and crew,dragon boating (have to get back),
ceramics, painting, Drawing, biohacking, volunteering, reading non-fiction -
binge watching shows while eating Whitman chocolate.

Raised between 2 countries Turkey and US. Grew up as a major tomboy, Mother of 2,
recently became a grandmother. Changed professions from Money Market to IT Support
then went on to Education she has a pet peeve about efficient training delivery.In between
dabbled in selling baked goodies to cafes, and fondant birthday cakes.
She was a trigeek between 2003 - 2007 and competed in 4 Iron man distance triathlons. Was
a spinning teacher at LA Fitness and subbing for other classes as well. She says "Somehow
I qualified for the USA Long Distance triathlon in 2004 and was in Team USA competing in
Sater, Sweden in 2004" ( I am not fast just determined) - although I came in dead last

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Rocio shares here Stage 4 diagnosis and Kim shares her breast cancer journey 

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Today my guest lives in Orlando Florida and is married and Thankful for her amazing husband “ She says he is of the good ones” She is a Christian, a Grandmother, loves spending her time with her family.

Her hobbies include: Dragon Boating, Kayaking, Walking and loves to be challenged physically.  She is not only a survivor but a true Thriver!

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Today my guest lives in Orlando Florida and is married with 2 adult sons that are both Orange County Deputy Sheriffs as well as her husband.  She has one miraculous grandson who will be turning 5 years old.

Her hobbies include: Dragon Boating, bike Riding and spending quality time with her family.
Just wants to return to Normalcy during and after her Breast Cancer Journey.

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Vanessa Echols WFTV  Orlando Florida, News Anchor Journey with Breast Cancer..

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Triple negative IDC, 2009, age 44

Found out in 2019 I was BRCA2 positive so had preventive surgery last year all is well.

Hobbies reading, weightlifting, hanging with my dog,Dragon Boat paddling, travel. 

Bio. Have been a teacher for 25 years, the last 21 at Winter Park High School where I currently teach us government . I really enjoy what I do, but am looking forward to someday being able to retire! I grew up mostly in the Orlando area, but spent high school and college years in the Atlanta area  

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17 year survivor/thriver, healthy, active, blessed and grateful.  Original member of Orlando Warriors on Water Breast Cancer Dragon boat Team!

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My guest was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, IDC, stage 2B, HER2+Jan became an “accidental” breast cancer advocate. She had ten girlfriends who had breast cancer before her, and she created a secret Facebook group where she could get her questions answered by them. But those girlfriends ended up inviting newly diagnosed girls to the group, and the rest is history! The Booby Buddies has served more than 2,000 women with breast cancer over the years. And that was just the beginning. Jan also created two other private Facebook groups: The Living Room which is a safe place for stage 4 women to share and get encouragement, and Sex After Breast Cancer where women can safely discuss and find answers about the issues that affect their intimate lives after breast cancer. Jan also founded Provision Project, a non-profit that provides financial relief to women in active treatment for breast cancer in 2015. And this year, Jan has launched her newest project, Hope After Breast Cancer, a place where women who have experienced breast cancer can be encouraged and empowered to reclaim their lives and THRIVE!

Please Welcome my Warrior Sister Jan James

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