Sharing our survivor stories from Breast cancer gives us a voice in a voiceless system and helps equip others diagnosed how to fight the Battle Ahead. As we share we help others know how to fight, how to find hope, and how to advocate for themselves along the way. It helps you know that you can fight and do hard things too! As a survivor I found the health system left me feeling unheard, unseen, and dismissed. I turned to the internet to find the answers I didn't get from my health team. I found very little outside from medical facilities. This led me on the journey to give back and provide what I was searching for. What better way to know how to fight than to hear from others warriors who fought and won! It will look different for each person facing Breast Cancer, but you will not be alone. Connect with me on all other social media platforms as well.
Sharing our survivor stories from Breast cancer gives us a voice in a voiceless system and helps equip others diagnosed how to fight the Battle Ahead. As we share we help others know how to fight, how to find hope, and how to advocate for themselves along the way. It helps you know that you can fight and do hard things too! As a survivor I found the health system left me feeling unheard, unseen, and dismissed. I turned to the internet to find the answers I didn't get from my health team. I found very little outside from medical facilities. This led me on the journey to give back and provide what I was searching for. What better way to know how to fight than to hear from others warriors who fought and won! It will look different for each person facing Breast Cancer, but you will not be alone. Connect with me on all other social media platforms as well.
The conversation covers the personal journey of Felicia Mahone, including the impact of genetic factors on breast cancer, navigating the healthcare system without insurance, the emotional impact and coping strategies, advocacy and patient support, treatment experience and complications, the impact of treatment on daily life, insurance and healthcare provider experience, and challenges and decisions regarding ovarian cancer risk. The conversation covers the challenges of fertility and reproductive health, the impact of cancer on quality of life, and the importance of advocating for oneself. It also delves into the financial burden of fertility treatments, the emotional toll of cancer treatment, and the need for support and advocacy. Additionally, it explores the cultural and historical influences on women's roles, the sacrifices of women in the face of illness, and the impact of illness on employment and financial stability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of choosing oneself, the lack of financial guidance for cancer patients, and the power of faith and hope. It also highlights the importance of seeking help and support, empowering young girls and women, and turning trauma into advocacy and support through a nonprofit organization.
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Tammy Lynn shares her battle with Stage 3 Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer. Estrogen, Progesterone positive Her2 negative. Tammy Lynn's faith has deeply inspired me as she openly shares her Journey with Jesus to make it through the Breast Cancer diagnosis. She took a leap of faith to step out from all she knew into full time ministry. After her diagnosis with Breast cancer it left her seeking answers and trusting God's plan for her life. God worked out all the details and she walked away strengthened from the journey and she is leading others in their own faith journeys. What an incredible story of faith in the hard times. Beauty from Ashes. This journey with Breast Cancer has also led her to eating healthier and being more aware of what she is putting in and on her body.
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Crystal is a 10 year breast cancer survivor! Her passion to heal and to come off the prescription meds led her to Cannabis. She shares her journey and how it's going. When faced with stage 2B invasive Ductal Carcinoma she sought treatment from her medical oncology team. After Cancer treatments ended she found herself facing depression. As many survivors do. Her Oncology and medical team placed her on many prescription meds that took a negative turn. She has found a solution that works for her and shares her journey that has led to her being and advocate for cannabis. She has started a Mardi Gras Krewe here locally and teaches others the journey she has found. If you have any questions for Crystal please reach out in the questions or message me on Facebook.
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Warrior friend Tina Piser shares her journey with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Her determination and positivity play a huge role in her ability to face this diagnosis. She encourages and inspires with her outlook on life and how we should all have open conversations with the people we love. She lives with no regrets and loves deeply. You may never face a stage 4 diagnosis but you will certainly look at life a little more beautifully after hearing her story!
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You will be so inspired as Tiffany Dodson Shares her Battle story with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma stage 2 Breast Cancer. She is open and honest about the struggles she faced and how she over came them! She is a warrior and her story will help so many others facing the same battle field. You won't want to miss her story and be amazed how this wife, mom, friend, and entrepreneur forges forward after facing cancer.
Warrior Stories will inspire hope and courage. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. So many women and men face this battle, but you don't have to face it alone. By sharing these inspiring stories it will equip you in how to face the battle and enter into it feeling better equipped and encouraged by those who have fought and won! And those who continue to fight daily. After this diagnosis you are never the same, the battle changes you. How you go into the battle will determine your success. Mindset is everything and being your own advocate is a must!
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This beautiful Warrior Sarah shares her battle with Stage 1 Infiltrating Ductal Mucinous Carcinoma and how she has stayed cancer free for 11 years! She shares her life story and how it plays a part of it all for her. She has learned to "take back the power" over her life and it shows in her message.
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I post at least one survivor story a month to get the voices of the people who have faced it and won out there! In doing so I hope to equip and inspire someone else. This journey is hard. It is demanding. And you will find just how strong you are when being strong is the only choice you have. If you want to see more content like this video make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss these warrior stories.
Jennifer is a Light in this world! She faced DCIS ER+ PR- Her2 - Breast cancer. Her story encourages us to listen to our bodies and always be your own advocate! She is a pastors wife, mom of 3 wonderful kids, teacher, friend, sister, and so much more! She has not let cancer define her and instead she is now using her journey to help others. She and her friend Dr. Lasharon faced Breast cancer together and decided they have a call to help others going through this horrible battle. You don't have to go it alone! They started Table Talk, a now national breast cancer support group. It started just before the Pandemic and then survived from turning to Zoom meetings. This has allowed the group to continue to grow over the years and now has members from all over who would not be able to attend if face to face. The group meets once a month and you can do it from the comforts of your home or in a park or where ever you'd like! If you'd like to join Table Talk and be encouraged along your journey then I will post the link below. The best way to contact Jennifer is through her email and she will send you the dates so you can connect with a Zoom link.
Jennifer's Email:
jenniferkughn@gate-waycoc.org
ZoomLink for the Support Group Table Talk:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84560653554?pwd=lVvfsPK1JSim1Xx9tBTDDauzrlNPA1.1
the next scheduled meeting is 4/30/24 @7:30p.m. central time
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I post at least one survivor story a month to get the voices of the people who have faced it and won out there! In doing so I hope to equip and inspire someone else. This journey is hard. It is demanding. And you will find just how strong you are when being strong is the only choice you have. If you want to see more content like this video make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss these warrior stories.
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Sharing In Loving memory. Mahala was a fighter till the very end. A true warrior and beautiful soul. May she rest in peace. Mahala passed away this October 2024 after a long battle with Breast Cancer. Losing her makes us all stop and look at life a little more beautifully knowing just how precious time here with our loved ones is. Never take a day for granted. She left an impact on everyone she met. Her memory will live on here on earth while she is in her eternity.
Mahala is fought Breast cancer not once but twice! After over a decade being cancer free she received the news that she now has Stage four Metastatic Breast cancer and possibly a year to live! This can be devastating news, but Mahala decided that nobody is going to tell her when she will die! Facing death and big decisions she is forced to look with in herself and decide that she will live and she will heal! She shares her holisitc journey and how her mind set is everything! She is healing and fighting her cancer naturally! Hear her story and know that sometimes healing means leaving this world behind and going on to heaven. She was a beautiful soul and she left behind a wonderful little boy. Our prayers to her family! we all miss her so much. She was such a bright light.
Josh from Beahbilly Lifestyle joins me in today's episode to talk about Life after Loss. Josh lost his mom to Cancer in 2016. He shares her legacy, how she fought and loved, and how her loss of life lead to him finding his life path. His Mother Martha left a beautiful and inspiring legacy behind as she left this earth and entered her heavenly home. Josh and his family share her love for life and are determined to live a life well lived! His vulnerability and honesty will inspire you to live your life to the fullest and aspire to leave a legacy behind like his beautiful mother.
Death is inevitable in this life, none of us make it out alive. So, let's talk about it and what it looks like for those who have lost a loved one! Sharing her story is healing and keeps her story alive. After this interview I am certainly inspired to live life to the fullest and be the best version of myself I can.
Follow Josh Brown and his family from moving off-the-grid to starting a lifestyle brand about country living on the beach! Take adventures with us from the Florida Keys to Nashville, Tennessee, as we learn how other Beachbillies live the lifestyle, and witness the growth of a brand along the way. Beachbilly Lifestyle is all about sharing a southern good time with the people you love. Slow on down, you’ll fit right in, we’re all a bunch of Beachbillies!
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I post at least one survivor story a month to get the voices of the people who have faced it and won out there! In doing so I hope to equip and inspire someone else. This journey is hard. It is demanding. And you will find just how strong you are when being strong is the only choice you have. If you want to see more content like this video make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss these warrior stories.
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Hearing the word Suspicious is scary, hearing the word biopsy is scary, hearing the words "you need diagnostic imaging" is scary! lets be real! Breast Cancer is scary and because of all the wonderful awareness we are all aware of the high incidence rates. So hearing these word can send fear into even the strongest person! So, let's talk about it! Nikki shares her journey with needing a lumpectomy, hearing it isn't cancer, and what the aftermath looks like. She is open and vulnerable and willing to share her experiences wit a female making her fell "less than" based on her decisions!
She is an inspiration and she reminds us all how to be better for each other!
I post at least one survivor story a month to get the voices of the people who have faced it and won out there! In doing so I hope to equip and inspire someone else. This journey is hard. It is demanding. And you will find just how strong you are when being strong is the only choice you have. If you want to see more content like this video make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss these warrior stories.
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In this Episode I interview local Artist Melissa Korel with Pensacola Permanent Makeup. She is doing AMAZING things for Survivors! She is celebrating her 7th year in her industry.! She is such a joy to be around and I KNOW she has changed the lives of so many survivors! When I met her I just knew you needed to meet her too! Her art is so realistic and beautiful! She is doing 3-D Areola nipple tattoos that are so realistic and look like the nipple is raised! its simply beautiful! Also, If you have experienced hair loss in your eye brows as a result of Chemotherapy she can fill them in a they look so real! And Natural! She is partnered with the Sauler Institute and together after application you may qualify to get her services for free! And if you aren't local to Pensacola they will pair you with an artist near you. How amazing! Melissa is so sweet and just a joy to be around! I hope you love this episode as much as I loved recording it.
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Join us to hear Dawn's Battle with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. She survived her five years and then two years later the cancer returned! She shares her journey with positivity and joy! Her story will encourage YOU to face your battle ahead with he same mindset of positivity and how you can be a blessing through it all to every one around you!
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I post at least one survivor story a month to get the voices of the people who have faced it and won out there! In doing so I hope to equip and inspire someone else. This journey is hard. It is demanding. And you will find just how strong you are when being strong is the only choice you have. If you want to see more content like this video make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss these warrior stories.
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In this episode best selling Award winning Author Dawn Barton shares of her battle with Triple negative Breast Cancer. Her story will inspire you to keep a positive mindset, but mostly how to do your own research and be your own advocate on your Breast cancer Journey! She shares of multiple tragedies in her life and how she overcame each with the mindset of Joy! She is simply a Warrior and you will Love her story!
Here are the Links to her two current books:
https://www.amazon.com/Laughing-Through-Ugly-Cry-Unstoppable-ebook/dp/B07TBXYNNY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X0LHDXQUCNGH&keywords=dawn+barton+laughing+through+the+ugly+cry&qid=1698925380&sprefix=dawn+Barton%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Midlife-Battle-Cry-Redefining-Mighty-ebook/dp/B0B5DDP7F7/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2X0LHDXQUCNGH&keywords=dawn+barton+laughing+through+the+ugly+cry&qid=1698925380&sprefix=dawn+Barton%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-4
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Tune in to our latest episode on Power Over Pink. A channel where warriors share their stories to help others warriors fight and find hope on their battle fields. Triple Negative Breast cancer Invasive ductal carcinoma Insitu won't keep Leslie from staying positive and fighting not just for her self but her family as well. You won't want to miss her story.
I post at least one survivor story a month to get the voices of the people who have faced it and won out there! In doing so I hope to equip and inspire someone else. This journey is hard. It is demanding. And you will find just how strong you are when being strong is the only choice you have. If you want to see more content like this video make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss these warrior stories.
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Melanie is a warrior of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma! She is vulnerable and brave as she shares her story to help inspire and equip others faced with the same battle. She shares several tips on how she faced this disease and overcame it! You are not alone on the journey with breast cancer!
I post at least one survivor story a month to get the voices of the people who have faced it and won out there! In doing so I hope to equip and inspire someone else. This journey is hard. It is demanding. And you will find just how strong you are when being strong is the only choice you have. If you want to see more content like this video make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss these warrior stories.
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My beautiful warrior friend Mary Ann shares of her battle with Genetic BRCA2 Positive. How Covid kept her from getting necessary scans. How she is now living disabled and how you can go that route if needed. But mostly HOW she is fighting to live and thrive with Joy and appreciation of life and everything it throws at you. She is a loving mother of 2 miracle boys after going through fertility issues she had given up because of her genetic factor for breast cancer only to be given the miracle of life twice! She is the definition of a Warrior! you will not want to miss this Episode
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The heartbeat behind this page is YOU! I believe that there is POWER in your story! Our stories and sharing it allows us to feel heard in a voiceless system and helps us to heal! But even more than that It will help others who are diagnosed with breast cancer search their diagnosis and instead of countless medical pages coming up, Survivor stories will pull up too! Hearing another warrior's story and how they fought will help them have hope, encouragement to be their own advocate, know they are not alone, and equip them before they enter the battle field that is breast cancer!
I will be interviewing and filming Warriors and posting the videos here and on other platforms. I will also be sharing health tips and advice. I will be interviewing others in the medical fields and asking advice from their perspectives.
Stay tuned and feel free to share with anyone you think could benefit from hope and encouragement.
Blessings
Marcella Powell is Survivor of Her2 positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and she shares her story!! She is a native of Pensacola, Florida. She has founded Motivate The Youth, Inc., WinniesBox, and Author of Beyond The Smile, published in 2020. She is Co-Authoring two book to be released in the 2025 year! Hosting several Breast Cancer fundraisers like I Cancervive the year in Atlanta Ga. Etc. She is unstoppable and Cancer can't keep her down!!
Having overcome childhood trauma, Marcella is a renowned community activist who dedicated her early adult years to serving her community and mentoring. She is a Breast Cancer Survivor who intends to share her healing message worldwide. She has written a book about her Journey called "Roar, Feeling Defeated, Becoming Victorious" to learn more, you can connect with Marcella on all social media platforms or by going to www.Marcellaspeaks.com
I am beyond excited to share my new friend Marcella’s interview! Ever just meet someone and know you’re gonna be good friends. Well, today I was blown away by her presence, Her Joy, Her heart, and soul!! Her story will inspire everyone who hears it!! You won't want to miss her story!
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This is MY story. I have shared many warrior stories on here and Youtube, and I filmed myself one day. It was kinda like therapy. I said some thing that surprised me! The fight was real and it was hard! After facing so many obstacles from diagnosis to treatment it left me wondering how our medical system could be this broken. So I started asking God how I could help....and Power Over Pink was born. It has been so healing for me to meet so many incredible warriors of Breast Cancer! Each has a unique story to tell that inspires Hope and healing in themselves and others! It's different when It's My story. I hope you enjoy it and it inspires you to keep fighting and as always, be your own advocate! Speak UP!
At just 36 years old Heather found out she had Breast Cancer. She just finished nursing her daughter and found a lump. She listened to her intuition and had it checked out only to find out it was Breast Cancer. With no genetic family history it never crossed her mind that she could have to face this battle. Heather is a Nurse Practitioner and she knows this medical field well. Heather decided to seek treatment at M.D. Anderson and radiation locally. Now because of her facing this battle she looks at life with a wonderful perspective that life is worth celebrating! You will be so inspired to hear her story!
Can wearing Ice Gloves and Socks during Chemo Administration prevent Neuropathy? My Oncologist told me that one of my chemo's was KNOWN to cause Neuropathy in hands and feet!! I'm a Dental Hygienist and THAT can NOT happen! I need my hands to work! So, I gave it a try! In this video I share my thoughts on whether it Worked or Not!
++this is not medical advice! Always seek clearance from your medical provider+++ this was filmed for a video if it does make sense. check it out on YouTube
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