Fighting to Be Believed: Cancer Survivorship, Advocacy, and Health Equity | Megan-Claire Chase

When Megan-Claire Chase — known to many as Warrior Megsie — began experiencing symptoms, she spent more than two years fighting to be believed.By the time she was finally diagnosed with Stage 2A invasive lobular breast cancer, the battle had already taken a deep emotional toll.In this episode of Who We Become — Life Beyond Change, Amanda sits down with Megan-Claire to talk about what survivorship actually looks like after treatment ends — the trauma, the identity shifts, and the emotional realities that are rarely discussed openly.They explore the anger and grief that can surface after cancer, the impact of infertility and surgical menopause, and the mental health challenges many survivors face — including PTSD, chronic pain, and depression.Megan-Claire also shares how writing became her lifeline, why representation in clinical trials can be life-saving, and how she now uses her platform Warrior Megsie to advocate for survivors whose stories are often overlooked.Recently selected as an ASCO Voices speaker, Megan-Claire continues to amplify the message that guides her work:Every story matters.This conversation is for anyone who has struggled to be believed in their health journey, anyone navigating life after cancer treatment, and anyone learning how to rebuild identity after life changes in ways they never expected.Because survivorship isn’t just about living.It’s about finding your voice again.