An afternoon of yard work changed her life.

Uninsured and discovering she had breast cancer, 37-year-old Ana Henriquez talks about her challenges and what it took to survive. With raw honesty, she dives into the emotional toll of losing her hair, saying goodbye to her breasts, and the unwavering love and encouragement she received from her husband and family.

Ana emphasizes the critical importance of self-examination and urges all women to listen to their bodies, heeding the subtle signs that could potentially save lives and how The Rose’s help allowed her to concentrate on getting well.

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Key Questions Answered 

1.) How does being uninsured add additional challenges to a breast cancer diagnosis?

2.) Why is open communication with loved ones important during treatment?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Diagnosis

03:19 Dealing with Uninsured Status

05:45 Finding Support at The Rose

06:14 Patient Navigation Program

07:43 Support from Family

08:41 Losing Hair and Self-Image

10:11 Support from Spouse

11:39 Talking to Children about Diagnosis

13:12 Maintaining Normalcy and Working

14:11 Hispanic Community and Cancer

20:51 Saying Goodbye to Breasts

22:00 Support from Spouse

23:00 Treatment as a Younger Patient

24:30 Importance of Self-Examination

25:29 Shift in Priorities

27:22 Support from Clients

28:21 Ongoing Surveillance and Staying Positive

29:12 Closing Remark