Not Too Young: Shattering Stereotypes in Breast Cancer Diagnosis

What happens when a young mother finds a lump and is told it's nothing to worry about?

Trish Hayes was 36, had just finished breastfeeding, and kept hearing she was too young for breast cancer. She'll talk about:

• How she trusted her intuition and kept asking questions
• What it was like getting multiple opinions before treatment
• Why advocating for yourself is so important, no matter your age

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Key Questions Answered

• What led to Trish Hayes’s breast cancer diagnosis?
• How was Trish’s lump initially handled by medical professionals?
• What motivated Trish to persist in seeking medical answers?
• How long did it take for Trish to receive a breast cancer diagnosis?
• What type and stage of breast cancer was Trish diagnosed with?
• How did Trish choose her oncologist and treatment plan?
• What advice does Trish give about advocating for your health?
• How did access to care and insurance affect Trish’s experience versus others?
• What has Trish’s involvement in breast cancer advocacy and volunteering looked like?
• How did Trish balance her roles as a survivor, mother, and volunteer?
• What role did intuition play in Trish’s diagnosis and survival?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Joy School Board Experience Summary

03:32 Canadian to US: Career Journey

07:20 Unseen Threat: A Growing Lump

10:49 Breast Cancer Diagnosis Journey

14:15 Triple Negative Cancer Diagnosis

18:42 "Life's Path After Cancer"

19:36 Breast Cancer Fundraiser Sparks Community Connection

24:52 Advancements and Gaps in Women's Health

26:44 "Trust Intuition in Healthcare"

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