Mortal And Strong - Episode 23 - Anjlee

In this episode we share the conversation with Anjlee, Voice No. 21 of the Spotlight Campaign for Mortal And Strong.Anjlee shares her journey from being a mum in her 30's with two young children, working as a pre-school teacher and enjoying life. After seeing a post on social media raising awareness on the importance of being breast aware, Anjlee checked her breasts and discovered a lump. Months later her journey with primary triple negative breast cancer began. Following treatment with a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy Anjlee was followed up with regular scans. Anjlee shares how her world was turned upside down when her primary diagnosis became a secondary diagnosis and she was found to have lung metastases. After initially find a good response to treatment whilst on a trial, a week before this interview Anjlee was told there was further disease progression. In true format with our podcasts we talk about the highs and lows, the challenges of self identity with breast reconstruction, hair loss and navigating talking to children about such complex issues. We focus on messages of hope and strength and where Anjlee finds joy despite facing her mortality before sharing her advice to anyone beginning their own journey. We share Anjlee's story along with her Kintsugi inspired Scars of Gold photography as part of our National campaign on our online platforms. Thank you to Anjlee for being one of our voices and we continue to follow her journey and raise awareness for the charities mentioned.Mortal and Strong is a campaign shining the spotlight on women facing their own mortality - those affected at a young age by a life changing illness or disease. 100 artworks produced by artists across the country along with a powerful photography series ‘Scars of Gold’ inspired by kintsugi.Founder & concept - Dr Liz MurrayPodcast Presenters for this episode - Dr Liz Murray & Laura Middleton-HughesFor more information on support available for these issues discussed in todays episode, including direction to medical information, visit our website. This episode is not intended as specific medical advice, always see your own GP/physician if you have any concerns regarding your own health.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.