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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 7 MIN

Hugs, Panic, and Perseverance: A Cancer Survivor’s Truth

from The Funny Things About Cancer · host Kerri

In "Pushing Through," the host shares her journey from a stage 0 breast cancer diagnosis to extended treatment, then returning to work at the cancer center where she was treated. She discusses the emotional toll of supporting patients while managing her own mental health, recounts a panic attack that led to an ER visit despite good physical test results, and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, mammograms, and moments of both struggle and triumph.

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