Ep 08 - Johanna’s Story: Rare Diagnosis, Strong Spirit

In this empowering episode, Johanna from Dublin opens up about her unexpected following a rare breast cancer diagnosis. While enjoying a holiday, always mindful of her health and wearing factor 50 sunscreen head to toe, Johanna realised something was wrong. What followed was a life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer.   Johanna shares her treatment experience, including extensive chemotherapy and numerous medical appointments. She reflects on how grateful she is for the progress in research specific to her cancer type, highlighting how the outcome has significantly improved over the past five years.   The episode also features Garry Kelly shinning a light on the amazing work that is happening in breast cancer research with special guests Grainne McDonnell, Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Nurse along with Dr Roisin Dwyer, Associate Prof of Translational Science at NBCRI.   Join us on a moving conversation with Johanna about her breast cancer experience, offering hope and inspiration to others.   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie