In this episode we welcome Jacquelyn Svoboda an amazing breast cancer survivor and the founder of Friends Thru the Fight. Take a listen to hear her story and remember this Sunday she will be answering questions.

Friends Thru the Fight:

This season we will be hearing survivor stories from other breast cancer survivors. All stories and experiences are valid, there is no "Just" in cancer.

If you want to share your story or know someone who may want to share their story please message me through the Facebook page described below.

Search @KeepingUpWithYourBreasties on Facebook or in Facebook Messenger.

This episode goes into depth about my taxol chemotherapy treatment journey. Warning: menstrual cycle mentioned briefly. 

Keep in mind what worked for me may not work for others and my experience is my own. Not every cancer patient is undergoing this kind of treatment and if they are not everyone feels the way I do.

Thank you for listening. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas you want to share feel free to look up Keeping Up With Your Breasties on Facebook and leave a comment or send me a message.

This episode is dedicated to all of the organizations and companies that made an impact in my cancer journey.

Organizations: Elephants and Tea, Lacuna Loft, Stupid Cancer, True North Treks, Epic Experience, First Descents, Friends Thru the Fight, Classes4confidence by Sephora.

Companies: Sephora, Walgreens Heartbeat Program, Kendra Scott, Modere.

There are so many more organizations and companies that support the cancer community these are only a few that have personally made a difference in my treatment journey.

This episode delves into the Adriamycin and Cytoxan chemotherapy treatment I underwent. I also mention some organizations and retailers that do amazing work with the cancer community. If you want me to shout out all of the amazing companies I have found on my journey wait no more, the podcast will be up tomorrow. Warning we also talk about how saline was added into my expanders at the end.

Elephants and Tea

How I started my chemo journey, the hair loss, and the side effects. This episode may not be for everyone but I hope it helps someone going through chemo, starting chemo, or a caregiver.

I want everyone to know that if you want children and you get diagnosed with cancer and have to go through chemotherapy, ask you doctor about fertility issues that may arise. Even if you don't know if you want kids ask. Doctors are worried about the here and now, and beating the cancer. You need to worry about your future after you beat the cancer. 

Warning***grown up talk

My mental health experience, going through chemo. Cognitive testing, Brain MRI, and the continued feelings I have on the subject. The last few minutes might be a PSA for all of us living on the internet as a reminder to be Kind and spread love not hate.

Hate only hurts you, and frankly you have to know someone to hate them so how about saying "dislike".

Sometimes the only reason they get away with it is because they are family. This episode is dedicated to my family for being with me during the roughest year we have had together.

Anyone else have a story like this? For me it was the male nurse the morning after my surgery tugging my gown closed which happened to pull on my drains. Modesty comes at a price, but it shouldn't cause physical pain.

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