Staying Abreast, brought to you by The National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Staying Abreast, brought to you by The National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

This new podcast dives deep into the impact of breast cancer, featuring real conversations with women, families, & medical experts. We’ll discuss living with a diagnosis, life after treatment, and how to support loved ones through the journey. Across these episodes, we’ll explore inspiring personal stories, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We’ll talk to experts who will update us on the latest medical advancements in breast cancer treatment and care. You don’t want to miss this!

Episodes

November 19, 2024 58 mins

In this empowering episode, Johanna from Dublin opens up about her unexpected following a rare breast cancer diagnosis. While enjoying a holiday, always mindful of her health and wearing factor 50 sunscreen head to toe, Johanna realised something was wrong. What followed was a life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer.

 

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Aoife, a vibrant 30-year-old Galway native, who shares her deeply personal journey of battling breast cancer.   Diagnosed with breast cancer just a month after sitting her PhD, Aoife is now undergoing chemotherapy and facing a series of life-changing decisions. Aoife opens up about how she first discovered the lump that changed everything, and the importance of paying attention to your bod...

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In this insightful and powerful episode, Amanda opens up about her personal experience as part of a family with a strong history of breast cancer. Diagnosed in July 2018, Amanda shares her journey through the initial shock, the treatments, and the numerous medical appointments that followed.   Reflecting on the highs and lows over the past few years, Amanda offers insights into how she has navigated the challenges of living with br...
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In this compelling episode, Tara from Cavan tells shares her personal battle with breast cancer, diagnosed at the young age of 36 – when she believed breast cancer was a concern later in life. After discovering a lump during a routine self-exam, she was shocked by the diagnosis but choose to stay positive. Tara discusses her experience with various treatments, including radiotherapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and lobectomy.   Ta...

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In this heartwarming episode, Karen, a mother of three, opens up about her deeply personal story following her breast cancer diagnosis in early 2023. She walks us through the stages of her diagnosis including the many challenges she faced including physical injuries.   Karen highlights the incredible support she received from her family, especially her youngest son, who – together with his friends – organised a heartfelt fundraisin...

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In this insightful episode, Rachel shares her unexpected journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, despite feeling young, fit and healthy. As part of a clinical trial at the University Hospital in Galway under the care of Prof Michael Kerin, Rachel reflects on the wonderful care and monitoring she received over the years.   Rachel opens about the impact of loss in her family, revealing how it compounded her struggles d...

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In this deeply emotional episode, Tammy, a biomedical researcher from Dublin, shares the personal story of her late mother, Deirdre, who passed away from breast cancer three years ago. Tammy reflects on her mother’s journey, from routine mammograms to an unexpected stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, and the challenges Deirdre faced during treatment and clinical trials.   Tammy shares the highs and lows, from the impact of hair loss t...
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In our first episode of ‘Staying Abreast’, host Aileen Hickie interviews Aisling Keogh, a Galway native and former hockey umpire, about her journey with breast cancer. Diagnosed shortly after her wedding in January 2018, Aisling shares her life before the diagnosis, the importance of body awareness, and the challenges she faced during treatment. The conversation highlights the significance of early detection, family health history,...

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