One Of Eight with Jillian Wagner
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<p>As of 2025, one in eight women in Canada will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. This is the story of just one of those women. </p><br><p>Jillian Wagner is a community builder and event planner based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who was diagnosed with DCIS (Stage Zero) breast cancer at 30 years old. This series follows her real-time journey through the diagnosis, from the first undeniable symptoms, to navigating referrals, tests, waiting rooms, and lead-up to a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Jill shares what it’s actually like to move through the healthcare system while still building her life and showing up for work, friends, and the world.</p><br><p>You’ll hear her honest thoughts about self advocacy, mental health, and the frustration of being told “you are too young”</p><p>This is a story about a path you never planned to walk and the reminder that you do not have to walk it alone. </p><br><p>**The experiences shared in this podcast reflect personal journeys navigating healthcare, in Nova Scotia, and may not represent all systems or outcomes. This podcast is based on lived experience and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own health.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 8, 2026
When You Are Preparing To Lose Part Of Yourself
<p>How do you prepare for a surgery that changes both your body and your future? </p><br><p>In this episode of One of Eight, Jill faces the reality of her diagnosis head-on. After learning she has stage zero breast cancer hidden within branching papillomas, she begins preparing for a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Before she can even fully prepare for surgery, a frightening complication from her lumpectomy sends her to the ER. </p><br><p>With surgery only days away, Jill is navigating major decisions around reconstruction, recovery, future treatments, and preparing for the biggest surgery of her life.</p><p>At the same time, she’s reflecting on fear, body image, fertility, future plans, and the overwhelming realization that life now has a clear “before” and “after.”</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 13, 2026
When Peace Of Mind Doesn't Last
<p>What if the thing meant to give you peace of mind…changes everything instead?</p><br><p>In this episode of One of Eight, Jill prepares for surgery with cautious relief. After being told her biopsy results were benign, the plan feels straightforward: remove the problem area to stop the discharge and move on. But as the process unfolds, from seed placement to surgery and a difficult recovery, things don’t go as expected.</p><p>Complications arise. Healing doesn’t go smoothly. And when pathology results from surgery come back earlier than planned, Jill is faced with a diagnosis she wasn’t prepared for</p><p>.</p><p>This episode marks a turning point.</p><br><p>What was supposed to be the end of one chapter…becomes the beginning of something much bigger.</p><br><p><strong>Sources & Additional Information:</strong></p><p><a href="https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/breast/what-is-breast-cancer/cancerous-tumours/ductal-carcinoma?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=alwaysonsearch2025&utm_content=ao-EN&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21882855554&gbraid=0AAAAAC8G2ibuHAG-6UK118iMzLTtgHBFj&gclid=CjwKCAjwhe3OBhABEiwA6392zNVo_fqice16mzE2m6Q2tUOr6_IJ5ovZt3Bm-zZX3UxY5wu6v-dJsxoCDrYQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canadian Cancer Society Information on DCIS</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 24, 2026
When You’re Told It Might Be Cancer
<p>What do you do when you’re told there’s a 50–95% chance it could be cancer…</p><p>but no one can actually tell you what it is yet?</p><br><p>In Episode 4 of One of Eight, Jill moves from uncertainty into something heavier. We follow Jill through her biopsy, a traumatic physical experience, and the mental toll of waiting for answers that still aren’t clear. After her MRI is flagged as highly suspicious, she’s left trying to understand her results on her own while preparing for the next step. </p><br><p>As the waiting continues, Jill reaches a breaking point.</p><p>The anxiety she’s been pushing through is no longer manageable.</p><br><p>For the first time, she asks for help and makes the choice to take control of her mental health before what comes next.</p><br><p>This part of the story isn’t about answers. It’s about getting through the not knowing.</p><br><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>BI-RADS classification system: https://www.cancercenter.com/cancer-types/breast-cancer/diagnosis-and-detection/mammography/results-bi-rads</p><p>Core needle & vacuum-assisted biopsy: https://cancer.ca/en/treatments/tests-and-procedures/core-biopsy</p><br><p>Follow One Of Eight on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/oneofeightpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@oneofeightpodcast</a></p><br><p>**The experiences shared in this podcast reflect personal journeys navigating healthcare, in Nova Scotia, and may not represent all systems or outcomes. This podcast is based on lived experience and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own health.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is One Of Eight with Jillian Wagner?
<p>As of 2025, one in eight women in Canada will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. This is the story of just one of those women. </p><br><p>Jillian Wagner is a community builder and event planner based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who was diagnosed with DCIS (Stage Zero) breast cancer at 30 years old. This series follows her real-time journey through the diagnosis, from the first undeniable symptoms, to navigating referrals, tests, waiting rooms, and lead-up to a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Jill shares what it’s actually like to move through the healthcare system while still building her life and showing up for work, friends, and the world.</p><br><p>You’ll hear her honest thoughts about self advocacy, mental health, and the frustration of being told “you are too young”</p><p>This is a story about a path you never planned to walk and the reminder that you do not have to walk it alone. </p><br><p>**The experiences shared in this podcast reflect personal journeys navigating healthcare, in Nova Scotia, and may not represent all systems or outcomes. This podcast is based on lived experience and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own health.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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