• S5 Ep9: Erin Kennedy on early detection of breast cancer

  • Apr 12 2024
  • Length: 57 mins
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S5 Ep9: Erin Kennedy on early detection of breast cancer

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  • In this episode, Laura talks to Paralympic athlete Erin Kennedy, member of Team GB's Paralympic rowing squad and breast cancer awareness campaigner.

    Erin speaks about how she continued competing to win a gold medal during chemotherapy, then winning again after a double mastectomy the following year. She also voices her strong support for breast awareness, and the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Finally, Erin shares some insightful thoughts about how she felt it was important to write her own narrative, and not let breast cancer define her.

    You can follow Erin on Instagram @erinmwj and on X/Twitter @erinwysocki

    Visit Breast Cancer Now's website for more information on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

    Listen to the previous episode with Dr Liz O'Riordan, mentioned in this episode.

    We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. For information and support, visit our website or phone our free helpline on 0808 800 6000 (UK only).

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Key Topics:
    0:24 Laura introduces Erin Kennedy
    1:38 Erin talks about her life as a Paralympic athlete
    10:11 Erin's breast cancer diagnosis
    14:04 The impact of cancer on Erin's career as an athlete
    19:26 Erin's treatment for breast cancer
    20:26 Continuing to train through chemotherapy
    23:34 Telling family, friends and colleagues about your breast cancer diagnosis
    30:00 Adjusting to life after breast cancer
    31:23 Erin's tips for a good mental approach to a diagnosis
    33:16 Why Erin felt it important to talk about her breast cancer
    36:28 The importance of early detection of breast cancer
    39:36 Breast cancer and body image
    42:28 The challenges Erin experienced with her diagnosis
    44:35 Erin describes her 'prehab' routine before breast cancer surgery
    46:03 Erin looks to the future with her rowing now breast cancer treatment is finished
    49:43 Writing your own narrative in the face of adversity
    52:34 What needs to change in breast cancer?
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