In Episode 28, we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Bassema. Statistically - less than 2% of all women diagnosed are in their early to mid 30’s and in a series of unfortunate events, Bassema became part of that statistic.
In an extremely vulnerable episode, she walks us through how she dealt with her mother's breast cancer diagnosis, the signs she began noticing on her own body, her experience with doctors who at first didn't taker her pain seriously and the aftermath of learning she, indeed, had breast cancer, too. Alongside her diagnosis, Bassema also shares another unfortunate surprise that will change her life forever.
Bassema proves that cancer isn't an end, but the start of a long, treacherous, but beatable journey. Numerous surgeries later, Bassema is on the road to recovery (alhamdillah).
Her passion for helping others in similar situations has led to the start of her own advocacy for breast health and the push for women to get annual check-ups.
Join us and listen to this powerhouse of a woman as she talks about her renewed faith in God and learning how to listen to our own bodies, despite what others may suggest instead.
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Resources:
Bright Pink: The only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, while providing support for high-risk individuals.
Breastcancer.org: Provides patients and family with essential information to help them make sense of a diagnosis
Cancer Resource Foundation: A national nonprofit organization that advocates and provides support for the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of cancer through patient assistance, education and research.
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