October ends, but living with breast cancer or hereditary cancer risk doesn’t.
In the finale of BRCA & Beyond’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month series, host Marisa Stachelski reflects on what remains when the pink comes down: the physical reminders of mastectomy, scan anxiety, changes in body image, and emotions that don’t follow a calendar.
Drawing on her experience as a BRCA2 previvor, Marisa explores why awareness month can feel both comforting and triggering, where previvors fit within the breast cancer community, and why people living with metastatic breast cancer deserve recognition and support throughout the year.
Whether you’re navigating treatment, survivorship, preventive surgery, or high-risk surveillance, this conversation offers room to feel whatever you’re feeling...without the pressure to be inspiring.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Series | Episode 6 of 6 — Finale
Helpful resources:
• FORCE: Hereditary cancer information, peer support, and community for people with inherited cancer risk.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Breast cancer education and a community of support.
• METAvivor: Metastatic breast cancer research, advocacy, and support.
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This podcast shares personal experiences and educational information and does not replace medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team for guidance specific to you.
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