Early Impact – Early-Diagnosed Breast Cancer

When Roxana first found a lump in her breast, she dismissed it as just another harmless cyst. But her situation soon took a turn for the worse.

Roxana was diagnosed with breast cancer, the same disease that her mother died of. Luckily, because it was caught early, she was able to undergo effective treatment. But it still took a toll on her, affecting her schooling as well as her fertility.

As Roxana shares her experience, she emphasizes the importance of her loved ones, whether it was her breast cancer support group, or her brother, Ronney.

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Carmen Calfa, MD, Breast Medical Oncologist and Medical Director, Sylvester Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute, and Mandy Hathaway, MD, Medical Oncologist, University Cancer & Blood Center.