She thought she was setting the example by signing up for a mammogram appointment, only to discover her next step would be treatment.

As an HR professional, Morgan Muraca sets up employee benefits and upon hearing about The Rose’s Mobile Mammography Program, she was determined to bring this life saving service to her company. Little did she know that step would also save her life.

Morgan has learned so much throughout her diagnosis and treatment including what it means to take care of herself while handling a full-time job and being a mother. She talks of genetic testing and functional medicine. One of the most important experiences she shares is what it means to have ‘cold cap’ therapy. She says this is one therapy every woman facing breast cancer treatment needs to understand and have.

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Key Questions Answered

1.) What is cold cap therapy, and how did Morgan experience it during her chemotherapy?

2.) What tests did Morgan undergo during her cancer treatment, and what were their purposes?

3.) What symptoms did Morgan experience during chemotherapy, and how did her employer support her?

4.) How did Morgan manage to maintain normalcy for her teenage daughters during her cancer treatment?

5.) How did Morgan's scheduling of mammograms for her employees lead to her own cancer diagnosis?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Morgan becomes a breast cancer advocate.

05:38 Concerned about dense breasts, self-diagnosed fibroadenomas.

08:55 Mammogram was not painful, explained well.

10:42 Encourage employee health with preventative health opportunities.

14:35 Maintaining normalcy through cancer for children's sake.

18:09 Family handled cancer diagnosis and treatment well.

22:21 Understanding body reactions while using cold cap.

25:20 Wellness tests revealed food sensitivities and gene mutation.

27:52 Employer showed support with unexpected care package.

30:42 Parents supported and helped during cancer treatment.