Cancer at Thirty

In this episode we sat down and had a chat with Anne from Genevieve's Helping Hands. Anne's daughter Genevieve and her husband both served in the military. After Genevieve retired to stay home and raise her children she was diagnosised with stage IV breast cancer. Anne recalls Genevieve's struggles and triumphs through her diagnosis. After Genevieve passed Anne created Genevieve's Helping Hands. Through this grant any young women, within the United States, can apply for financial help. Below is the link with the criteria and to apply for the grant as well as two other websites that were spoke about in the interview. As always if you have a story or questions please reach out to us at beacon.bragg@gmail.com. Find us at www.beaconbragg.com www.facebook.com/beaconbragg www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg Links talked about in the interview https://www.genshelpinghands.org/genevieve-memorial-recovery-grant.html https://lotsahelpinghands.com https://www.caringbridge.org

Ever wonder what it is like being a Previvor? We had the chance to sit down with Ashley and hear why she is going forward with a prophylactic mastectomy. As always if you have a story or questions please reach out to us at beacon.bragg@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/beaconbragg  www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg

Karen, a military spouse and sister to a metavivor, shares her experience and what it is like trying to support someone with breast cancer. She also shares a wonderful resource called Caring Bridge that helps connect people with their families during trying times for free. As always if you have a story to share please reach out to us at beacon.bragg@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/beaconbragg www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg

Ana share her story of how she found out she had breast cancer, her struggles, and invaluable resources she found on post. If you have a story you would like to share please email us at beacon.bragg@gmail.com. You can also find us at the links below! www.facebook.com/beaconbragg www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg

We interview and amazing women who takes us on her breast cancer journey. Quickly  shedding light on how there is  no one size fits all cancer box.  If you have a story you would like to share please email us at beacon.bragg@gmail.com. You can also find us at the links below! www.facebook.com/beaconbragg www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg

We talk about who has supported us and how that has affected our journey. If you are needing support reach out! beacon.bragg@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/beaconbragg www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg

Our body image has evolved a great deal since going through cancer! Sit down with us and hear about our struggles, triumphs and ah-ha moments! www.facebook.com/beaconbragg www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg

The world is a crazy place right now. We are taking the time to discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on us as a mom, military spouse and cancer patient. https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/

Having been through reconstruction (and still continuing the process) we take the time to discuss the highs an the lows of reconstruction. We also want to recognize some things that helped us get through it all! If you are looking for an awesome resource check out www.knittedknockers.org! This is a great if you aren't sure whether or not you want to get a prosthetic breast. https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/

Being military isn't always what you think. We take the time to sit down and have a candid talk about how being in the military and going through a cancer diagnosis has presented a unique journey for us. https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/

Hormone therapy wasn't something we knew much again after going through active treatment. We discuss how it is affecting our lives and how we are handling life after active treatment. https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/

Talking about the end of active treatment, radiation and how our mentality has changed and evolved. https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/

Talking about our initial experience with our first mastectomy and the effect being bald had on us. https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/

Chemo is a whole different ballpark. We discuss our struggles, fears and happier moments (yes! There are happy moments during chemo too) ;) https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/

Mary Alyce and I walk through being initially diagnosis. We discuss the challenges and our initial reactions when being plunged in to this cancer world. https://www.instagram.com/beacon.bragg/ http://www.facebook.com/beaconbragg/