Trusting your instincts can change everything.

Dorothy Gibbons and Jenny Fitzpatrick talk about early breast cancer diagnosis, persistent self-advocacy, and navigating treatment as a young mother. Jenny Fitzpatrick describes celebrating survivorship, building community, and creating new traditions. Stories connect lives. Experiences shape what comes next.

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Key Questions Answered

1. How old was Jenny Fitzpatrick when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and how was it discovered?

2. Was Jenny initially misdiagnosed, and what was the medical response?

3. What symptoms or clues made Jenny pursue a second medical opinion?

4. What was unusual about Jenny’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experience?

5. What treatments did Jenny receive, and did she undergo radiation therapy?

6. Why did Jenny opt for a prophylactic second mastectomy, and how did her doctor respond?

7. How long did Jenny’s reconstruction process take, and why was it prolonged?

8. How does Jenny celebrate her breast cancer survivorship annually?

9. What inspired Jenny to start organizing adventure trips, and what are some examples?

10. How did Jenny first learn about the Rose, and why did she become a supporter?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Discovering Health Concerns

04:41 Realization in the Mirror

07:03 Treating Mind and Body

12:12 Breaking Patterns, Trying New Things

16:12 92 Years of Friendship

19:50 The Car Wash Chronicles

22:41 Adventurous Roots in the Northwest

23:43 Empowering Adventures for Women

27:59 Extra Years, Extra Love

30:06 Gratitude and Politeness