Cynthia's Breast Cancer Story: "I got YEARLY Mammograms | The Patient Story

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Cynthia J. had normal mammograms for 13 years without any signs or symptoms of cancer and was unaware she had a walnut sized tumor in her breast. In 2018, she got a letter that said there was something suspicious in her breast and underwent an ultrasound and biopsy. She was then diagnosed with stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer.

Her doctors told her the tumor may have been growing for 5 years, but was missed in previous mammograms because she had dense breasts.

Out of feeling alone and uneducated about her diagnosis, Cynthia began Learn Look Locate, a growing global community for those with breast cancer that champions cancer education and support.

In this conversation, she discusses the shock and uncertainty she felt when getting the diagnosis and the emotional toll it took on her. She describes the physical pain and challenges of recovery, including nerve pain, skin allergies, and stiffness and emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support.

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Content in this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 I had no symptoms
01:25 Learning I had a walnut sized tumor
02:42 Getting an ultrasound & biopsy
04:19 Getting the diagnosis
05:29 Undergoing a double mastectomy
08:18 Radiation side effects
09:25 Survivorship
11:52 Starting Learn Look Locate
13:50 Words of advice
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