In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Alexea Gaffney, who is a triple board certified infectious disease specialist, about her breast cancer journey. We discuss:
-When she was diagnosed & how she felt
-How she broke the news about her diagnosis to her daughter
-Why it's important to have a good relationship with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Gynecologist
-How treatment makes her feels
-Getting second opinions
-Why it took cancer for her to prioritize herself
-How breast cancer affected her work life
-When you should get a mammogram
-How to perform self-examinations and how often you should do them
-What her support system is like
AND MORE
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