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http://www.hopeamongusbook.com About the book: Three local breast cancer survivors and friends from Elk Grove just published a new book, Hope Among Us: Stories of Three Young Breast Cancer Survivors. They provide raw, honest accounts of our breast cancer journeys. They were diagnosed with the same kind of breast cancer, and were treated at the same hospital. They also interviewed their mothers who...

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Lauren is a breast cancer thriver, a returning guest (LOVE HER) and studied holistic healing.  Leaving a life of accounting, she became an entrepreneur focused on helping others during and after breast cancer journeys.  Lauren describes "Radical Honesty" and owning our truths.  She describes how we are all our own best healers.  I also loved the phrase "what's coming is going&q...

Ginger is the Director of Corporate Relations for American Cancer Society, in Grand Rapids Michigan.  Ginger was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, working in the non-profit sector.  After the impact of non-profit organizations and Covid, Ginger found a position with ACS and is now a Reach to Recovery Volunteer.  This pairs survivors and newly diagnosed people together, almost as a mentorship,...

Michelle is a mom of 3 amazing girls and a health psychologist by trade.  Michelle conducted research for underserved cancer survivors.  In a twist of fate, she was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of '21, 15 years after her research.  This was following a move to a new city, covid diagnosis with pregnancy (when Covid was just emerging and no protocols on pregnant women with Covid.  W...

Annette describes her family history with cancer, her mother is a 2 time breast cancer survivor, her father battled bladder cancer twice and maternal aunt and cousin also faced breast cancer.  Annette describes her cancer diagnosis and her deep fear of a recurrence, given her family's experience.  Annette describes how her mental health concerns started in her 20's after a separation fro...

Natalie is a wellness and lifestyle coach, mom of 3 beautiful children, a public speaker and a faith filled servant.  After hearing on multiple occasions not to use a loofah for washing, Natalie noticed a lump while washing with her hands.  Natalie was diagnosed with Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma at the age of 38.  Natalie describes complications with Taxol, despite being a fit and active pers...

Nikki was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago.  She discusses the impact of cancer on her husband and caretaker.  His fears of a recurrence and depression changed him.  Nikki describes how she perseveres,  she is an self-proclaimed eternal optimist, but she lost the love of her life and then faced Covid shutdowns, causing her plans with friends to be delayed.  Nikki is looking to turn her pai...

Ann was the first person to reach out when I announced I was taking guests for mental health.  Ann experienced a series of events in 2012 starting with her mother's death from endometrial cancer in 2012 and then diagnosed 4 months later with Stage 2, Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  Before breast cancer, Ann experienced mild depression with anxiety, however was recently diagnosed with Bipolar...

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Kelly was diagnosed with breast cancer originally in 2012, with a double mastectomy.  Just recently, Kelly was diagnosed with a recurrence, this time Her2+.   Kelly describes the impact that breast cancer has had on her family (mom diagnosed in 1986, and sister diagnosed in 2020 with metastatic breast cancer).  Kelly describes the faith journey and how Sister Mary, a nun from her aunt's funer...

Pastor John Scott, is a devoted Cubs fan, an amazing father and husband and pastor to Crosspoint Lutheran Church.   Pastor John describes how God shows up in incredible ways and how faith is the foundation of hope to help in the difficult and dark days. Pastor John reminds us that the Word of God advises us that there are hard times.  It states that in this world, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE, BUT TAKE H...

Trish co-hosts Hip Hop Happy Hour, an amazing community of Breasties that find love, fun and energy in hip hop music.  Trish reached out to Tina regarding this theme of faith as she describes how she lost religion along the way of life.  Her son's battle with leukemia, followed by a diagnosis of breast cancer made her question why a God would allow cancer to happen (especially to children). ...

Gina of Rise Resolute is a positivity princess and a movement motivator (Every Woman has a Runner Within!).  Gina was impacted by the tragic loss of her mother, and is the host of Rise Resolute Podcast.  Gina is the founder and CEO of ARC (Active Resolute Connected) and is a doctor of Physical Therapy.  Gina describes how running boosts resiliency (even in the midst of a cancer diagnosis).   Gina...

Boy mom and investigate reporter, Kim Harms describes her journey with breast cancer and the impact of losing her breasts. Kim describes the emotional, physical, spiritual and relational challenges that come with losing a significant body parts, your breasts.  Kim describes the impact and power that Isaiah 41 had on her breast cancer journey "Fear not for I am with you" along feeling the...

https://www.amazon.com/50-Days-Hope-Inspiration-Journey/dp/1414364490 Mindy is candid, vulnerable and real.  Despite being private, she has gone public with her breast cancer journey and navigating life after breast cancer.  Diagnosed at the age of 29, she refused to let cancer steal her joy.   Mindy describes the impact the poem "Footprints" had on her cancer journey.  She had a family...

Lauren Neuberger https://www.nutritiousdeliciouslife.com/about-me Tina Conrad https://www.djbreastcancer.org/ Tina & Lauren discuss all things faith, having a faith practice and how life before and after cancer changed their thoughts on faith.

https://www.youngsurvival.org/ Ria is a 2x cancer survivor (Skin Cancer and Breast Cancer).  She is a cofounder of Glowing up with Cancer.  She is a social butterfly, a workout addict, a prayer warrior.  She loves to give to others (Ambassador for the American Heart Association and Helping Parent for other parents with newly diagnosed autistic children).   Ria is faith filled.  Her fave Bible vers...