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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 25 MIN

Episode 13 - Breast Cancer during Pregnancy - Part 4 - 'The People who Stayed, and the Hair that Didn't'

from Diaries of a Breast Cancer Baddie · host Louisa Samasuwo

Send us Fan Mail'The People Who Stayed, The Hair That Didn't'In the final episode of our Two Heartbeats, One Diagnosis, Zero Surrender series, we're talking about the stuff that doesn't always make it into the brochures.The friends who showed up. The people who disappeared. The completely unhinged things people say to cancer patients. The products that got us through treatment. And yes, the miraculous tale of Eloise somehow keeping her hair through chemotherapy despite being told it probably wouldn't happen.Jess and Eloise share the moments of kindness they'll never forget, the awkward comments they'd happily forget, and why sometimes the best support isn't having the perfect thing to say—it's simply showing up.We also dive into cold capping, cancer beauty hacks, Aussie brands we love, and the reality of navigating breast cancer while pregnant, raising babies, and trying to hold onto a sense of normality when life feels anything but normal.Most importantly, this episode is packed with advice for anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or simply trying to understand their body better. If something feels off, trust yourself. Ask questions. Push for answers. Advocate for yourself.Because early detection saves lives.This conversation is funny, raw, emotional and full of the kind of honesty that only fellow cancer baddies can bring.In this episode:The friends who became unexpected heroesWhy some people disappear after a cancer diagnosisThe most awkward things people say to cancer patientsCold capping and keeping your hair through chemoFavourite cancer-friendly products and skincarePregnancy and breast cancerSelf-advocacy and trusting your instinctsWhy getting checked could change everythingSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail 'The People Who Stayed, The Hair That Didn't' In the final episode of our Two Heartbeats, One Diagnosis, Zero Surrender series, we're talking about the stuff that doesn't always make it into the brochures. The friends who showed up. The people who disappeared. The completely unhinged things people say to cancer patients. The products that got us through treatment. And yes, the miraculous tale of Eloise somehow keeping her hair through chemotherapy despite being told it probab...

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