Fighting Breast Cancer in Antarctica

In 1999, Dr. Jerri Nielsen landed her dream job at the South Pole, only to face a life-threatening diagnosis when she discovered a lump in her breast. Trapped in the frozen wilderness with no immediate access to medical help, she and her crew had to rely on their resourcefulness and courage to survive in one of the most extreme and isolated places on earth. This is a story of extraordinary determination, community, and the power of human resilience when the odds seem unbeatable.  Follow us on Instagram ⁠@watchhercookpodcast ⁠ Sources: Nielsen, Jerri, and Maryanne Vollers. Ice Bound: A Doctor’s Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole.  ⁠The Oprah Magazine ⁠ ⁠National Geographic– The South Pole⁠ ⁠Physician recalls breast cancer at the south pole ⁠ ⁠Ice Bound: One woman’s battle for survival at the south pole ⁠ ⁠The Antarctic Sun- 1999⁠ ⁠The cancer network ⁠ ⁠Rescued from the south pole ⁠ ⁠The Guardian: The Ice Doctor⁠ ⁠Journal of ethics: telemedicine assisted self-treatment ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices