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This week I welcome back humor writer and memoirist Gila Pfeffer, the author of "Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences."
Gila shares her journey from losing her parents to cancer, discovering she carried the BRCA1 gene, and undergoing a preventative double mastectomy that turned out to be life-saving. Through humor and resilience, Gila tells me how she uses her experiences to advocate for breast cancer awareness and prevention. She also opens up about the role of her Orthodox Jewish faith in her life and writing, offering listeners a unique perspective on community and ritual.

We explore the importance of self-advocacy, the power of knowledge, and how small acts of courage can lead to significant personal growth. 

✍️ Episode References

Gila Pfeffer
https://www.instagram.com/gilapfeffer

Link to Book:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nearly+departed+adventures+in+loss%2C+cancer%2C+and+other+inconveniences&crid=446B9Z83KETT&sprefix=nearly+departed%2Caps%2C83&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_15

Sharsheret
https://www.sharsheret.org

Today.Com Article
https://www.today.com/parents/essay/hid-breast-cancer-treatment-kids-rcna160169

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