Young & Navigating Breast Cancer Together - Katie & Katrina's Stories

For our first episode we're introducing our hosts, Katie, and Katrina, two women sharing their journeys with breast cancer and being diagnosed as young women: Katie was diagnosed at 39 and has been living with stage 4 metastatic triple‑positive breast cancer for nine years. While cancer shapes her life, she refuses to let it define her. Katrina was diagnosed with stage 3 HER2‑positive breast cancer at 30. After moving through aggressive treatment, participating in a clinical trial, and confronting medical mistrust, she embraced a "new normal." Together, Katie and Katrina create a space of honesty, strength, and encouragement—reminding listeners that hope exists in community, in research, in science, and in the stories of others. Their message is clear: move past fear, pursue screenings, seek treatment, and know you're not alone. For resources and additional information for young adults with breast cancer, visit the Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adult's website here. Personal stories are shared for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.