What happens when breast cancer appears with no warning? Jeanne thought it would never happen to her—there was no family history, and heart attacks ran in her family. But a routine mammogram changed everything. After just losing her husband to cancer, Jeanne faced her own diagnosis, navigated treatment, leaned on her support system, and became an advocate for herself and others.

• She learned the power of early detection.
• She discovered why being your own advocate matters.
• She shares what it really looks like to move forward after cancer.

Key Questions Answered

1. How was Jeanne’s breast cancer discovered?
2. What type of breast cancer did Jeanne have?
3. What treatments did Jeanne undergo for breast cancer?
4. Did Jeanne experience any major side effects from treatment?
5. How did Jeanne’s recent experience with her husband’s cancer affect her own diagnosis and treatment decisions?
6. Who was Jeanne’s support system during her breast cancer journey?
7. What changes did Jeanne make in her professional life after her diagnosis?
8. Did Jeanne have genetic testing, and was there a family history of breast cancer?
9. What advice does Jeanne give to other women regarding mammograms?
10. What did Jeanne learn about advocating for herself or others in the medical system?
11. How did Jeanne deal with the emotional impact of cancer and loss? How did the pandemic affect breast cancer screenings in her circle?
12. What are some ways friends and family supported Jeanne?
13. How did Jeanne’s outlook and attitude affect her journey through cancer?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Unexpected Health Diagnosis in January

04:20 Missed Mammograms' Consequences

06:27 "Switch to Boutique Agency Benefits"

10:50 Transplant Journey Trauma

13:57 Tamoxifen Facebook Support Groups

16:24 Advocacy in Breast Cancer Community

20:07 A Mess of Illness, 2019-24

24:42 Coping with Loss and Regret

26:28 Staying Positive Amidst Challenges

29:15 Embracing 'No Pony Day

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