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Author: Tina Conrad

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Tina's inspirational journey through breast cancer, with episodes on diagnosis, chemo, radiation and life after cancer. A girlfriend's guide to breast cancer for those facing breast cancer or adversity. As a 7 year cancer survivor, Tina describes the challenges and beauty from a life altering diagnosis. DJBreastcancer is dedicated with love to the memory of Sandy Clausen, a beautiful pink sister, who never stopped fighting!
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Casey Head, was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 31, after noticing weakness, fatigue and rashes.  Casey’s cancer came back 3 times, leading to all kinds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy and even had a stroke during treatment. Casey underwent a brand new treatment resulting from a LLS conference after running out of all other options, asking the FDA and Pfizer to get on new treatment that was just approved and also underwent a stem cell transplant from her brother. We last spoke in 2019 (season 3, episode 3- I encourage you to check her out). Casey is a Cancer survivorship coach and founder of a signature program, A Happier Healthier you!https://www.thehappierhustle.com/
Husband and wife, Elijah and Celeste discuss his battle with cancer since 2005. In 2021, he received a heartbreaking Stage IV diagnosis. Throughout their family’s cancer journey, they have been inspired by nurses, doctors, philanthropists, family members, and friends who have been so generous with their time and talents. Elijah is still here because of his undying optimism and strength, scientific advancements, and the love of his family and friends. Each year, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) launches its “Visionaries of the Year” fundraising campaign, and this year Celeste is honored to be nominated as a candidate. She is asking for your support of LLS’s mission in its efforts to find cures for blood cancers and to assist patients and families as they battle this disease. Celeste has chosen the pillar of research as the foundation of their campaign because Elijah’s care team is at a research hospital, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. They are looking at this as a way to pay it forward.Their beautiful and inspirational story of love, support and resiliency will touch your heart.  To learn more about their campaign, see the link below for Celeste's page. https://lnkd.in/gACe_Jcf
https://pages.lls.org/voy/in/neindiana23/tconrad0za
Resources for help with Cancer: Resources:Metastatic Breast Cancer Network  Peer Support Hotline:  888-500-0370Living Beyond Breast Cancer Peer Support 888-753-5222Cancer Support Helpline 888-793-9355 (M-F 9-9 EST, Saturday/Sunday 9-5 EST)American Cancer Society 24/7 Help 1-800-227-2345
Poetry with a Purposehttps://www.blurb.com/b/10811731-from-c-to-c
All things books with Kim Harms & Tina Conrad! https://kimharms.net/@kimharmslifereconstructedhttps://www.blurb.com/b/10811731-from-c-to-c@djbreastcancer
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".   Lauren has amazing resources including a free ebook on nutrition.  Together, we discuss mental health and Lauren's challenges with food and her feelings on being overwhelmed and anxious.   You can find Lauren at @iambreastcancerthriver on IGPodcast:  Breast Cancer Thriverhttps://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-scorehttps://www.nutritiousdeliciouslife.com/blog/
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, listening ear program.  https://www.cancer.org/https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/reach-to-recovery.html
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 from her first marriage resulting in insomnia, medication and therapy.  Annette describes how she faces anxiety and sleeplessness still to this day.  Annette speaks of the breastie community and how she identifies herself as a breastie.https://thebreasties.org/IG:  netluna18
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 pain into purpose by helping others. Some books Nikki recommends are The Universe has your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein and Oprah's What I Know for Sure, links below.https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform-ebook/dp/B01GUIL13Khttps://fourminutebooks.com/what-i-know-for-sure-summary/IG:  just_bemore
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 Disorder.   Ann also describes manic episodes and the impact on her life.  Ann encourages others to take one day at a time and to not be afraid to ask for help.https://www.nami.org/HomeIG @luckygirlbyann_2
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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 funeral has been placed in her journey.  Kelly describes her favorite Bible Verse, Proverbs 16, "We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer."  Our lives are in God's hands.  Kelly also describes cold capping and the importance of listening to yourself and listening to your body.IG:  kelly_breast_cancer_journeyIG:  kellyogt
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 HEART!  If anyone is wanting to know how to pray, 1) Give Thanks 2) Ask for something (yourself and others) and 3) Confess, open your heart https://cplakewood.info/https://bibleproject.com/
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/life-with-little-ones-lauren-t-akpm9K2gW5f/http://blendedkidz.com/Lauren is Carolina born, a bourbon and travel enthusiast, loves cupcakes and making lists. She is a AYA Cancer Advocate.  She describes her recent cancer diagnosis, graduated from chemo on 1/21/21, still has radiation and her exchange surgery to go.  She describes that you have to be your own advocate, "I know me better than you!"Lauren describes feeling abandoned by God and didn't know why she was being punished.  She did ask God, What is the message?!  Lauren is also a podcast host of Blended Kids and Life with Little Ones. 
Donation for Rachel Engstrom, in honor of her late husband:https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/mn/MN21/rengstromBook Linkhttps://www.amazon.com/Wife-Widow-Now-What-Navigated/dp/B08KBV5DBLRachel Engstrom is the author  of “Wife, Widow, Now What?” which is based on her young cancer wife, then widow and beyond experience. It’s written to help those going through the cancer world, supporters, caregivers etc- with a plethora of resources, along with my journey.   It’s a pretty groundbreaking resource.  Rachel wants to help share her insights with the world.  Cancer is such an ugly and awful illness, and my story and resource guide offers a unique gift to those going through it all and any other all supporters. 
Kathy is a Jesus disciple, cancer survivor, resilient!Kathy was diagnosed with Stage 2, TNBC in July of 2016.  She shares her plans for her 5th cancerversary, a big milestone in the cancer community.  Kathy describes God experiences and the journey of consequence.  Kathy describes how she very clearly heard God speak to her, encouraging a friend to get a mammogram.  This friend was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 2 months after Kathy.https://www.instagram.com/kathyscancer/https://www.tiktok.com/@kathyscancerhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/magazine-24653643
http://happilyeveraftercancer.com/Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in April of 2015, Heidi was 34 years old.  Heidi underwent a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo.  Heidi is Stage 2, ER/PR+, HER2-.  Heidi describes how faith is truly a "practice", allowing the thought, the spirit and the feeling to lead her to action.  Heidi describes the vision that she had the day before her diagnosis and her experience that led her even closer in her faith.   She describes we can either be a victim or a victor.Heidi's fave Bible verse is Ecclesiastes 3:11, He has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the human heart.  Yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Heidi's tip is finding a sisterhood and being vulnerable. 
www.reelinyourcrazy.com
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