Lucy Dawson was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 25. 

In this episode she talks to Laura about her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer as a younger woman, and having fertility preservation treatment as a result of her breast cancer diagnosis. They talk about the importance of sharing positive stories, pregnancy, and starting a family after breast cancer.

They also talk about the importance of spreading awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and having the confidence to advocate for yourself in a medical setting.

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Key Topics:

02:00 Lucy's diagnosis

08:40 How are you now?

09:05 Family history of breast cancer

10:55 Support services for younger women

12:42 Fertility preservation treatment

16:00 Starting a family

19:15 Pregnancy after breast cancer

21:20 Breastfeeding

22:40 How did pregnancy feel for you?

24:15 How are you finding motherhood

25:00 How did your partner cope throughout your cancer and pregnancy

25:49 What would you say to other younger women facing fertility challenges as a result of breast cancer treatment?

26:45 Advocating for herself as a younger woman to be diagnosed and being confident in a medical setting.

33:56 How do you look after your mental health 

38:57 Posters of the signs & symptoms of breast cancer in M&S changing rooms.

42:15 Taking part in BCN's Pink Ribbon Walk

43:25 What does it mean to Lucy to 'live well'.