A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Changed Her Life — and Her Life’s Work
A 26-year-old’s cancer diagnosis exposed a gap in care — and inspired her to advocate for the unique needs of other young adult patients.
A 26-year-old’s cancer diagnosis exposed a gap in care — and inspired her to advocate for the unique needs of other young adult patients.
Breast cancer is a major driver of rising cancer diagnoses among adults under 50. In this Next Question episode, presented by Eli Lilly and Company, Katie speaks with Dr. Mary Beth Terry, professor of epidemiology and environmental sciences at Columbia University and Executive Director of the Silent Spring Institute, about what may be fueling this troubling trend, and Ali Feller, host of the Ali on the Run Show, who shares her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer at 38.
How to prepare for appointments, navigate tough conversations, and ensure your voice is heard.
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