How I Got Through My Breast Cancer Treatment & Became Cancer-Free | Lucy's Breast Cancer Story

Lucy E. was diagnosed with grade 3 triple negative breast cancer when she was just 24 years old. After finding a lump in her breast, and knowing she carried the BRCA gene, she insisted on getting a biopsy. Even after doctors told her it was just fibrous tissue. In this conversation, she discusses her fertility preservation process, navigating hair loss, undergoing a double mastectomy and how it impacted her body image.

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The interview has only been edited for clarity.

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Contents of this Video:
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Fertility preservation
04:45 - Being a part of a clinical trial
06:53 - Describe your side effects
10:10 - Experiencing hair loss
15:23 - Double mastectomy and implant
20:34 - Words of advice

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