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Young & Navigating Breast Cancer Together

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by The Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adults

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Hosted by Katie, living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, and Katrina, a breast cancer survivor, this podcast brings together young adults facing breast cancer along with organizations that support breast cancer communities. Through honest conversations and shared personal experiences, you'll hear real stories, discover helpful resources, learn how to advocate for yourself and so much more. Join us for the real, the raw, the hard, and the hopeful! Personal stories are shared for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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May 29, 2026

Young & Navigating Breast Cancer Together - Episode 4: Bright Spot Network

In this episode, Katie and Katrina talk with Carissa from <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJQHoZ1ma$"> Bright Spot Network</a> about the challenges navigating a cancer diagnosis when you have young children. Bright Spot offers <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/services__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJZaL2l23$"> free resources</a> for parents and guardians of young children who are on their cancer journey, including those diagnosed during pregnancy. Carissa highlights programs such as <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/support-groups__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJSgvdNBB$"> Virtual Support Groups and Meet-Ups</a> for parents and supportive <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/support-groups/virtual-support-group-for-partners__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJZSaNOwz$"> partners</a>, and kid-focused resources like <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/bright-club-and-bright-circle__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJdqOVFEg$"> Bright Club & Bright Circle</a>, the <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/teddybearclinic__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJbl8cBUH$"> Teddy Bear Clinic</a>, and <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/bright-reads__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJejzFmXi$"> Bright Reads</a>. Carissa emphasizes that kids do better and worry less when they know what is going on. Bright Spot Network has resources to assist with <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.brightspotnetwork.org/resource-center/talking-to-kids-about-cancer__;!!HJQ3hyyK!lkY54qe5ltMEH7Orz0Sw12zcYBkJvC5dEpsmdAuVPFjK2Om_7VGrHFwYOZpBx16AMGCc-6nb_AmYgE8jJVEtDYwl$"> talking about cancer</a> in simple and age-appropriate way so kids can understand how things will change. For resources and additional information for young adults with breast cancer, visit the Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adult's website <a href= "https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/cancer/breast-cancer-in-young-adults">here</a>. Personal stories are shared for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

May 1, 2026

Young & Navigating Breast Cancer Together - Episode 3: Young Survival Coalition

In this episode, we sit down with Brooks Fuentes from the <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxMSL-HAe$"> Young Survival Coalition</a> (<a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxMSL-HAe$">YSC</a>) to explore what young breast cancer survivors face—from <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/sex-and-intimacy__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxCk31DZ3$"> body image and dating</a> after mastectomy to <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/early-menopause__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxPRLyTNx$"> early menopause</a>, <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/fertility-and-family-planning__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxFJ837VI$"> fertility concerns</a>, and <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/financial-assistance__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxL3iSHbC$"> financial</a> stress. YSC offers powerful, free resources including <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/summit.youngsurvival.org/?_gl=1*2Aqskabc*2A_gcl_au*2AMTQ2MzU3MTczMy4xNzc1NTY5MTM5__;JSUl!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxFYy-yZE$"> summits</a>, <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/wellness.youngsurvival.org/?_gl=1*2Aoyrqov*2A_gcl_au*2AOTkwNjAyODI5LjE3NzU1NjA1Mzg.__;JSUl!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxCj4KCOh$"> wellness summits</a>, <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/virtual-hangouts__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxA64hvi1$"> identity‑affirming support groups</a>, <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/en-espanol__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxA7ZfxtL$"> Spanish‑language programs,</a> and <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/co-survivors__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxLk9ukn4$"> caregiver support</a>. If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer at 40 years old and younger, this episode is for you. Learn more at <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youngsurvival.org/__;!!HJQ3hyyK!hF161rO2URhrb3DhpSgbaO27KklHDk0ohMDeMb6xKbyH_849W4zwy5OX_pjI8bujl6jl6t5TSLpKU-MrxMSL-HAe$"> youngsurvival.org</a>. Personal stories are shared for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

April 10, 2026

Young & Navigating Breast Cancer Together - Episode 2: Living Beyond Breast Cancer

In this episode, we spotlight <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/family-relationships/parenting/books-kids__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpg_QnedR$"> Living Beyond Breast Cancer</a> (<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNprK5oMth$">LBBC</a>), a national nonprofit providing trusted information and a strong community of support. Listeners will learn about upcoming <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/community/events__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpr5ppUbW$"> conferences</a>, the <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/family-relationships/parenting/books-kids__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpg_QnedR$"> Reading for Reassurance book collection</a> for families with children ages 4-17, and the <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/about-us/what-we-do/lbbc-fund__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpiLYhqoe$"> Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund</a>, which offers <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/financial-help-resources__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpkaBZtHj$"> financial assistance and referrals</a> during treatment. We also highlight LBBC's <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/get-involved/volunteer/programs__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpogg9flh$"> leadership and volunteer advocacy trainings</a>, along with the <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/community/breast-cancer-helpline/peer-match__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpoRbOKNh$"> Breast Cancer Helpline</a> (1‑888‑753‑5222), which connects callers with trained volunteers for <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/community/breast-cancer-helpline/peer-match__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpoRbOKNh$"> peer support</a>, emotional guidance, and real‑world insight. Together, these programs offer hope, <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/community/breast-cancer-resources__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNprlA3rDA$"> resources</a>, and <a href= "https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/emotional-health/online-breast-cancer-support-groups__;!!HJQ3hyyK!ga5UTAG3HadUKYGWaeLMAy4yF97lYe7P_faNnvkLT16NRdOEvycUlK4RCF4DSui6fixMiPXmYpBqgVjNpq5OGl9-$"> meaningful connection</a> so no one faces breast cancer alone. For resources and additional information for young adults with breast cancer, visit the Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adult's website <a href= "https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/cancer/breast-cancer-in-young-adults">here</a>. Personal stories are shared for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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What is Young & Navigating Breast Cancer Together?: Hosted by Katie, living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, and Katrina, a breast cancer survivor, this podcast brings together young adults facing breast cancer along with organizations that support breast cancer communities. Through honest conversations and shared personal experiences, you'll hear real stories, discover helpful resources, learn how to advocate for yourself and so much more. Join us for the real, the raw, the hard, and the hopeful!

Personal stories are shared for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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