While the average age of a breast cancer diagnosis is 55, thousands of women under 40 are diagnosed each year—and many face challenges that are rarely talked about. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I sit down with Janelle Linares, a mentor with Women Guiding Women and a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at just 33 years old.
Janelle opens up about what it's like to face cancer in the middle of building a career, a family, and a future—and how navigating fertility, relationships, identity, and emotional recovery can feel especially overwhelming for younger women. We also discuss valuable resources and support systems created specifically for younger survivors, and how mentorship can make all the difference.
This episode is for you if:
You're a young woman navigating a breast cancer diagnosis—or supporting someone who is
You want to understand the unique emotional and physical challenges of early-onset breast cancer
You're looking for community, support, and mentorship tailored to younger survivors
You want to hear a raw, relatable story that reminds you healing is possible at any age
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