E.221 Breast Cancer at 30: What Every Young Woman Needs To Know with Katie Wallwork

In this episode, Katie shares what first made her realise something wasn’t right, what led her to get a lump in her chest checked, and what happened next. From chemotherapy to navigating difficult treatment decisions, Katie opens up about a year that completely changed the way she thinks about health, her body and her life.

What made her diagnosis especially difficult to process was that Katie had always considered herself incredibly health-conscious. She ate well, took supplements and had built her lifestyle around looking after her body, so being diagnosed with cancer so young forced her to question what “being healthy” really means.

We talk about the emotional reality of receiving a diagnosis when you feel like you’ve done everything “right”, the complicated relationship between lifestyle and cancer, and how Katie learned to advocate for herself while navigating a world of conflicting information.

Talking points:

Being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30Her journey and treatment plan Questioning medical recommendations and advocating for yourselfNavigating conflicting information around conventional and holistic healthThe complementary practices Katie explored alongside her medical treatmentHow her lifestyle has changed since her diagnosisThe emotional impact of cancer and the importance of your support system How to become more familiar with your breasts and notice changes

This episode shares Katie’s personal experience and is not intended as medical advice. If you notice a new lump or any unusual change in your breasts, speak to a qualified healthcare professional.

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This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds