• Sisters4Prevention Breast Cancer Stories and Survival

  • By: Judy Fitzgerald
  • Podcast

Sisters4Prevention Breast Cancer Stories and Survival

By: Judy Fitzgerald
  • Summary

  • Since my diagnosis fourteen years ago, I have been dedicated to researching lifestyle changes and supporting clinical research to achieve the prevention of breast cancer. My goal is to raise awareness of the need for research funding for the primary prevention of women's cancers and to share information to help those facing this journey. My posts are educational and include my journey with bilateral breast cancer and my year of treatment including a double mastectomy and reconstruction. I have been a breast cancer advocate since 2010 and have served on panels at the department of defense breast cancer funding review programs. My website shares all the information I have collected and verified from long term survivors and medical evidence. I am not a medical professional, simply a teacher who hopes to make a difference by sharing information. I presently serve as one of three breast cancer advocates on the pending clinical trial under the direction of Dr. Vincent Tuohy at the Cleveland clinic to prevent the recurrence of triple negative breast cancer, the most lethal form of the disease began in the Fall of in 2021.I am a graduate of the National Breast Cancer Coalition's Project LEAD and have lobbied Congress for additional funds for prevention clinical trials for breast and ovarian cancers. In 2022, I was invited to be a Komen Advocate in Science. Stay tuned...

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Episodes
  • Abigail Johnson: Young Mom Diagnosed with Metastatic DeNovo Breast Cancer #metastaticbreastcancer
    Sep 24 2024

    Abigail Johnston was diagnosed with de novo Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2017 at the age of 38, while she was tandem breastfeeding her children12. “De novo” means that her cancer was metastatic from the start, without an earlier stage diagnosis2.

    Since her diagnosis, Abigail has become a dedicated patient advocate, focusing on supporting others in the MBC community. She has been involved in legislative advocacy, mentoring programs, and educational initiatives13. Abigail shares her experiences and knowledge through various platforms, including her blog and contributions to cancer-related websites2.

    Her story is a powerful example of resilience and dedication to helping others navigate the challenges of living with metastatic breast cancer.

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    59 mins
  • Terri Sterk Interview Breast Cancer Thriver, Author & Speaker
    Jan 30 2024

    Terri Sterk is a two-time breast cancer survivor, health and wellness coach, and author. She spent seven years facilitating support groups and coaching women diagnosed with breast cancer. She now uses her story to serve women who have experienced trauma, including breast cancer and family discord, by inspiring them to thrive by healing their body, mind, and spirit.

    Link to purchase Terri's book:
    https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-After-Breast-Cancer-Actionable/dp/B0CJDF9Z58/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B7GBBFF8QD5F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fnSKWbO--r0ZdFDsMe6i9zgVbLe1augpbpYu7G6Ts7JDSxF_0opf-MenTlHRO6IQ8YwZLHx9eA6qEwW-WyQ2z1gaoIpZHBLPqVwnJzIGWP8.cFFa8fKStnb1


    This is a link to all Terri's online courses.
    https://app.mastermind.com/directory/search/?query=Terri%2520Sterk&fbclid=IwAR1d4b4M1QI2DN-osF3qQE-OUuuy48xM_QG3DyOrjBxAT08X-86l7Y3MAVc



    This is the link to Terri's FaceBook group
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastcancerthrivenotjustsurvive

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    43 mins
  • Interview with Jenni Davis: First Patient to Receive the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine
    May 10 2023

    #Pinkvaccine #ClevelandClinicBreastCancerVaccine #TNBC #triplenegativebreastcancer #SurvivingBreastCancer #BreastCancerStory #BreastCancer #breastcancerawareness #SABCS #AARC #ASCO #PinkVaccine #Preventionisthecure #Sisters4Prevention #VincentTuohy
    Jennifer Davis, 41, became the first person to get a breast cancer vaccine not yet approved for widespread use in a trial study in 2021.The vaccine had been in development at Cleveland Clinic for more than 20 years before it finally reached the human trial phase. Jenni Davis was a wife, mom of 3, daughter and registered nurse when she received the devastating diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2018. She would complete treatment and surgeries and would qualify for the vaccine trial by a mere two weeks. This is her story of courage and faith in Dr. Tuohy's Science. The "Pink Vaccine" had been the dedicated work of the late Dr. Vincent Kevin Tuohy at the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. It would take 20 years to get this vaccine from "Bench to Bedside" to test the hypothesis that "Prevention is the Cure". This is a story of perseverance, tenacity, faith and hope. The trial is ongoing under the direction of Dr. Justin Johnson who had worked with Dr. Touhy for 30 years on the vaccine project and Dr. Thomas Budd of the Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic.

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    38 mins

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