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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 54 MIN

Breast Cancer at 29 While Breastfeeding: Joi Bowman’s Story of Faith, Motherhood, and Survival

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What happens when a joyful season of motherhood is interrupted by a life-changing diagnosis?In this heartfelt episode of The Unexpected Detour, Frances Hammond speaks with Joi Bowman, who was diagnosed with stage 1B invasive ductal carcinoma at only 29 years old, while breastfeeding her newborn son.Joi shares:what life was like during pregnancy and new motherhoodwhen she first realized something was wrongthe shock of being told to stop breastfeeding immediatelyher experience with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiationhow her son became her reason to keep fightinghow faith, mindset, and self-advocacy carried her throughthe emotional journey of grieving her old body and embracing a new version of herselfThis conversation is raw, honest, and full of wisdom for women navigating diagnosis, treatment, healing, and survival.The Unexpected Detour ❤️Where in life detours are inevitable.

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