In this empowering episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy welcomes breast cancer survivor, cancer advocate, and executive director of the Pinky Swear Foundation, Erica Neubert Campbell. Erica shares her deeply personal journey through breast cancer, detailing the emotional, mental, and practical challenges faced during her diagnosis and treatment. She reflects on her 15-year struggle with scanxiety over mammograms and the moment of her diagnosis. Listeners are encouraged to embrace hope, openness, and long-term mental health benefits of their choices. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion filled with practical support, powerful mantras, and Erica's inspiring journey.

✨Highlights from the show:

09:35 Erica's Personal Breast Cancer Journey

12:56 The Diagnosis and Sharing the News

19:25 Facing Surgery and Finding Hope

31:32 Choosing Reconstruction Options

46:10 Caregiving and Compassion

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript151

Blog: https://bit.ly/nctmastectomyblog

📖Connect with Erica:

Website: www.EricaNeubertCampbell.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.neubert/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.n.campbell/

Book: https://a.co/d/ejutj8Y

Pinky Swear: https://pinkyswear.org

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