Young Breast Cancer Survivors: Janelle Linares Shares Her Journey
Every day is a gift and a challenge. Exercise makes it better. It brings more lubrication to your joints, gives you more energy, and helps you feel emotionally positive because it brings out all those endorphins and more so.
Imagine facing a breast cancer diagnosis in your 30s, just as you're building your career or thinking about starting a family. In this episode of 'The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach', Laura Lummer sits down with Janelle Linares, a mentor with Women Guiding Women and a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at the age of 33. Janelle opens up about the unique hurdles young survivors face, from fertility worries to financial strains and emotional battles.
This conversation isn't just about the struggles, though. Janelle and Laura dive into the importance of self-advocacy and finding a supportive network, whether it's through medical professionals or fellow survivors. They also touch on the surprising benefits of exercise for those recovering from breast cancer, such as boosting energy levels and improving emotional well-being. If you're a young survivor or know someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of community.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that might just change how you view the recovery journey.