Ep: 29 The Power of Self-Advocacy w/ Breast Cancer Survivor, Tara Ehlert

Send us a textImagine facing breast cancer not once, but twice. Tara Ehlert, a breast cancer survivor, joins Jamie Vaughn to share her compelling story. Diagnosed at 30, Tara thought she had put cancer behind her until it returned, metastasized, and more aggressive. Her inspiring tale not only underlines the importance of being an informed and assertive patient but also ignites a conversation about the critical role of support systems and the power of using one's voice in the healthcare system.Tara's breast cancer journey had her navigating through various support and resource platforms, a process not without its frustrations. From her disappointment with a breast cancer group to her discovery of the Cancer Community Clubhouse , her experience sheds light on the resources available for women battling metastatic breast cancer. We also touch on the necessity of emotional support, reaching out, and the potential lifelines these platforms can provide during such trying times.The concluding part of our conversation has Tara offering valuable advice to those newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Contact Tara:[email protected] Find Tara on Instagram Find Tara on Facebook Resources Mentioned in the episode:Pinocchio's Mom's On The Run Podcast Episode with Natalie Stevenson @Cancer Community Clubhouse  Are you loving the Test Those Breasts! Podcast? You can show your support by donating to the Test Those Breasts Nonprofit @ https://testthosebreasts.org/donate/ Where to find Jamie:Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Test Those Breasts Facebook Group LinkTree Jamie Vaughn in the News! Thanks for listening! I would appreciate your rating and review where you listen to podcasts!I am not a doctor and not all information in this podcast comes from qualified healthcare providers, therefore may not constitute medical advice. For personalized medical advice, you should reach out to one of the qualified healthcare providers interviewed on this podcast and/or seek medical advice from your own providers .