We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting.Let’s be Upfront about breast cancer in young women. Well known TV personality and business owner Sally Obermeder was 40 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with triple negative Stage 3 breast cancer. One week after her daughter was born, she returned to hospital to begin chemotherapy. In this episode, Sally speaks candidly about her personal experience; from diagnosis to treatment, including her decision to use a surrogate for her second child.This episode covers:the shock and emotional impact of diagnosisthe effect of diagnosis on relationships and the importance of a support networkfinding joy and happiness in dark times and being honest with yourself and others throughoutthe experience of treatment and post-treatment, including decisions around surgerythe impact of diagnosis, treatment and surgery on body image and self-confidencefertility and surrogacy.RESOURCES:Sign up for the My Journey online tool BCNA online networkUpfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan.Want to get in touch? Visit our website at bcna.org.au, email us at [email protected], or call our Helpline on 1800 500 258.

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