Episode 15: Interview With My Pink Sister and Author, Zainab Sow!

Send us a textIn this episode, my "Pink Sister", Zainab Sow graciously takes us through her breast cancer journey, which includes how she was diagnosed, what type, familial genes, genetic testing, donation of breast tissue,  menopause/weight gain, and more! Zainab is an author, acquisition specialist, and humanitarian who is committed to empowering women in the US, Africa, and the Caribbean. When it comes to breast cancer, she wholeheartedly believes that educating women is the key to lowering risks and deaths associated with the disease. A mother of two daughters who also has daughters, she wrote her breast cancer memoir with them in mind. She has also left her prior nonprofit to start another that provides education and necessities to women with breast cancer. Questions:Can you share how you found your breast cancer/ what stage/type? Do you have a family history of breast cancer?Can you share any preliminary information about your upcoming book? Can you share your knowledge about genetics and breast cancer? Familial GenesDonation of breast tissueBreast Cancer Etiquette/ name the one thing that bothered you the most…Can you share some information about your upcoming non-profit for breast cancer?What are  your thoughts on lowering the age to get mammograms? What advice do you have for breast cancer patients to help with mental support? (ie. Mona Lisa); Meditation/Positive Affirmations Side effects of Anastrozole 5 year pill…Why did you choose to get a mastectomy after you had a lumpectomy?Any complications? Any tips to help with recovery? Exercise? Must haves?Menopause and Breast Cancer weight What’s the best safeguard against breast cancer in your opinion?Share an excerpt from your bookContact Zainab:Zainab_HeirToBreastCancerResources:Link to "Heir To Breast Cancer" coming soon!  Are you loving the Test Those Breasts! Podcast? You can show your support by donating to the Test Those Breasts Nonprofit @ https://testthosebreasts.org/donate/ Where to find Jamie:Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Test Those Breasts Facebook Group LinkTree Jamie Vaughn in the News! Thanks for listening! I would appreciate your rating and review where you listen to podcasts!I am not a doctor and not all information in this podcast comes from qualified healthcare providers, therefore may not constitute medical advice. For personalized medical advice, you should reach out to one of the qualified healthcare providers interviewed on this podcast and/or seek medical advice from your own providers .