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Oct 2023

1h 21m

#118 Breast Cancer, Heart Failure & Egg ...

About this episode

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33 and discovering that chemotherapy would likely make her infertile, Kreena Dhiman embarked on a journey to survive and become a parent in a way she had never expected.

In this podcast Kreena shares:

Her diagnosis at the age of 33
Why Kreena had acute heart failure
Finding the right surrogate for her first baby
The taboo around egg donors in the South Asian Community
Starting her family

This episode is heavy. But its story of hope as throughout this podcast Kreena's strength and determination are evident, and I am grateful that she shared her experiences with me and with you.

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