The Series
An inspirational look inside a patient's journey healing from Stage 2 breast cancer, and the multiple lessons learned along the way. Each episode pulls back the curtain on cancer, delivering candid perspectives, while aspiring to educate and encourage others.
1. The Discovery
Angela recalls what she experienced when she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer. Also hear from the physician's point of view as Dr. Kristi Funk, shares what it is like to discover and then deliver the diagnosis.
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2. Sharing the News
There is an internal struggle with who to share the news with and when. Angela shares what she felt searching for the courage to share her diagnosis with others.
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3. Mindset
Angela and her doctors discuss how one's mindset can impact healing, decisions and overall recovery.
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4. Decisions
Flooded with information, the idea of chemotherapy being part of her treatment plan is inconceivable. With each decision that needed to be made even among all the feelings of fear, Angela learns to trust her own judgment again.
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5. I'm Ready
Facing chemotherapy with some fear and grief, Angela finds determination to prepare for treatment.
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6. Chemotherapy Part 1
Learn about cold cap preparation and how Angela felt physically and mentally after her first treatment. Every day is a new day full on unknowns.
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6. Chemotherapy Part 2
While using cold cap therapy, Angela shares her first hair loss, hair care tips, and how she faced tense and overwhelming moments.
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6. Chemotherapy Part 3
The compound feelings from treatment are treated with acupuncture to help her body and immune system recover between sessions.
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6. Chemotherapy Part 4
Challenges set in with her stamina and energy. After the last treatment, Angela acknowledges what she has learned and remains grateful.
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7. Reconstruction Part 1
Angela has her first surgery, the nipple delay procedure and faces a rare complication.
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7. Reconstruction Part 2
Reflecting before surgery to accept her feelings of loss and grief, Angela anchors her mindset in resilience, strength and peace.
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7. Reconstruction Part 3
Post surgery Angela shares her physical changes, the drains from surgery and how she chose to manage the pain during her recovery.
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8. Now What?
No more appointments, procedures and treatments so now what do you do? How can you support a loved one through recovery?