Muchos pensamientos cruzaron por mi mente cuando me diagnosticaron con cáncer de mama, tales como “Me voy a enfermar mucho y tengo miedo de no ser una buena madre como lo fui antes”.
From cancer survivor to fierce advocate: Overcoming systemic medical bias and fighting insurance obstacles. Join us on this empowering journey of resilience, self-discovery, and community building.
Bri candidly shares her journey dealing with her mother’s misdiagnosis and the inequities that POC face in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She highlights the need for inclusivity and representation in the community and emphasizes the importance of recognizing systemic inequities.
In her breast cancer journey, Tan not only had to face the physical challenges, but also the emotional toll of dealing with past traumas and strained relationships. Despite setbacks, she continues to give herself grace and take time for herself. Tan’s story reminds us of the power of resilience in navigating difficult times.
I was discouraged from sharing my breast cancer story, but I knew I had to be an advocate for others. My journey has taught me the importance of supporting each other and breaking down barriers for women of color facing breast cancer.
To me, being a survivor means living my best life, not taking things for granted, and being present in the moment.
How are thrivers, survivors, and previvors navigating their relationships?
There is still this lack of addressing medical history, passing general history, and education from generation to generation. We are still in the early awareness stage in some Asian communities when it comes to women’s health.
She was told there was nothing more to do and to just go home and prepare herself.
If I had sought out support, I would have been better informed about my options, about what to ask the oncologist, about what would help me during treatment. I wouldn’t have felt so ignorant. I wouldn’t have been alone with this new normal.
Your voice, your story, and your support can make a difference. Join For the Breast of Us in our mission to empower, support, and advocate for women of color across the globe. Together, we can create a future where every woman has the resources and support she needs to overcome breast cancer.
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www.breastofus.com
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Welcome to our community—where hope thrives, strength is found, and sisters in the fight become family.
