What happens when a young mother finds a lump and is told it's nothing to worry about?

Trish Hayes was 36, had just finished breastfeeding, and kept hearing she was too young for breast cancer. She'll talk about:
How she trusted her intuition and kept asking questions
What it was like getting multiple opinions before treatment
Why advocating for yourself is so important, no matter your age

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Key Questions Answered
What led to Trish Hayes’s breast cancer diagnosis?
How was Trish’s lump initially handled by medical professionals?
What motivated Trish to persist in seeking medical answers?
How long did it take for Trish to receive a breast cancer diagnosis?
What type and stage of breast cancer was Trish diagnosed with?
How did Trish choose her oncologist and treatment plan?
What advice does Trish give about advocating for your health?
How did access to care and insurance affect Trish’s experience versus others?
What has Trish’s involvement in breast cancer advocacy and volunteering looked like?
How did Trish balance her roles as a survivor, mother, and volunteer?
What role did intuition play in Trish’s diagnosis and survival?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Joy School Board Experience Summary

03:32 Canadian to US: Career Journey

07:20 Unseen Threat: A Growing Lump

10:49 Breast Cancer Diagnosis Journey

14:15 Triple Negative Cancer Diagnosis

18:42 "Life's Path After Cancer"

19:36 Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sparks Community Connection

24:52 Advancements and Gaps in Women's Health

26:44 "Trust Intuition in Healthcare"

What happens when a young mother finds a lump and is told it's nothing to worry about?
Trish Hayes was 36, had just finished breastfeeding, and kept hearing she was too young for breast cancer. She'll talk about:
<ul>
<li>How she trusted her intuition and kept asking questions</li>
<li>What it was like getting multiple opinions before treatment</li>
<li>Why advocating for yourself is so important, no matter your age</li>
</ul>
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Key Questions Answered
<ul>
<li>What led to Trish Hayes&rsquo;s breast cancer diagnosis?</li>
<li>How was Trish&rsquo;s lump initially handled by medical professionals?</li>
<li>What motivated Trish to persist in seeking medical answers?</li>
<li>How long did it take for Trish to receive a breast cancer diagnosis?</li>
<li>What type and stage of breast cancer was Trish diagnosed with?</li>
<li>How did Trish choose her oncologist and treatment plan?</li>
<li>What advice does Trish give about advocating for your health?</li>
<li>How did access to care and insurance affect Trish&rsquo;s experience versus others?</li>
<li>What has Trish&rsquo;s involvement in breast cancer advocacy and volunteering looked like?</li>
<li>How did Trish balance her roles as a survivor, mother, and volunteer?</li>
<li>What role did intuition play in Trish&rsquo;s diagnosis and survival?</li>
</ul>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Joy School Board Experience Summary
03:32 Canadian to US: Career Journey
07:20 Unseen Threat: A Growing Lump
10:49 Breast Cancer Diagnosis Journey
14:15 Triple Negative Cancer Diagnosis
18:42 "Life's Path After Cancer"
19:36 Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sparks Community Connection
24:52 Advancements and Gaps in Women's Health
26:44 "Trust Intuition in Healthcare"

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.

Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

Let's Talk About Your Breasts

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.


Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
 Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.