Episode 392: When Your Voice Saves Your Life

At just 32 years old, Keisha Kinison was working in women's health when she suddenly found herself as the patient. In this episode, we'll talk about what it was like to discover her diagnosis before a physician had the chance to call, why she made the difficult decision to change doctors during treatment, how her experience transformed her and the incredible support that helped carry her through. Woven throughout every chapter of her story is one powerful message: trust yourself, advocate for yourself, and never be afraid to seek the care you deserve. Key takeaways: Breast cancer can happen at a young age Self-advocacy is essential A strong support system makes a difference Treatment can involve unexpected setbacks Know your body and don't ignore changes Chapters 00:00 Keisha's breast cancer diagnosis at age 32 01:52 Testing, imaging, and receiving the diagnosis 05:12 Triple-negative breast cancer and treatment challenges 09:15 Advocating for herself and changing oncologists 12:11 The support that carried her through treatment 15:33 How cancer changed her career and advice for others Learn more at realpink.komen.org and komen.org Real Pink, by Susan G. Komen, shares real stories and expert insights to support people navigating breast cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship.