Breast Cancer Was This Woman's Gift. Really?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/You've met Holly Bertone before in our episode about Gratitude, and she is with us again this week to talk about her personal journey through breast cancer. Holly is her usual, bubbly self and we are so grateful to HER for sharing her personal story.Each year in the United States, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed.  Different people have different symptoms and some don't have symptoms at all. That's why breast cancer screenings are so important.Join us for this touching and informative conversation with Holly Bertone about breast cancer.00:02:46 Breast cancer at 38, initial dismissal. Takeaway: Trust your instincts, seek immediate attention.00:07:14 Small tumor, lazy growth. Successful surgery. Uncertainty on treatment. Hair loss during chemotherapy. Surreal moment. Realization of support system. Motivation to overcome for her stepson.00:11:32 Supportive ax, stepson finds solace in SpongeBob, lightness in cancer journey.00:14:32 Ignorance of health during cancer treatment contributed.00:18:51 Breast cancer became my defining gift.00:21:12 Holly's life is awesome, with hardships.00:28:22 Forced to slow down after rock bottom.00:29:39 Stress response impacts decision-making. Take care.00:34:51 Women's month raises awareness for health challenges.00:36:36 Contact info in show description, talk later.Connect with Holly Bertone, PMP, CNHPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/ https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/podcast-landing-welcomehttps://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/gratitude-quiz-podhttps://academy.pinkfortitude.com/blogStay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️