Why I Became a Breast Cancer Advocate

In the very first episode of My Breast Cancer Advocate, host Jill Frank—two-time breast cancer survivor and founder of MyBreastCancerAdvocate.com—shares the deeply personal story that transformed her from patient to advocate.Diagnosed thirteen years ago with Stage 2B ER/PR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, Jill walks listeners through the shock of diagnosis, the complexity of lymph node involvement, and the overwhelming process of assembling a medical team. She opens up about a pivotal moment—a life-changing phone call delivered in the wrong way—that became her wake-up call to step into her power and advocate for herself.From navigating surgical decisions and reconstruction changes to ultimately transferring her care to MD Anderson, Jill reflects on the lessons that shaped her mission: trust your doctors, but never give up your voice.This episode is about empowerment, informed decision-making, and reminding every woman facing breast cancer that she is not alone.Because knowledge is power—and advocacy makes all the difference.