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Weslinne’s Story: Diagnosed With Breast Cancer During COVID-19

Weslinne’s Story: Diagnosed With Breast Cancer During COVID-19

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast


Weslinne’s Story: Diagnosed With Breast Cancer During COVID-19

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast

ratings:
Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Nov 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Weslinne Cespedes, who lives in Brooklyn, was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative breast cancer at age 30 in March of this year, just as New York City was deciding when and what to shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listen to the podcast to hear Weslinne talk about:

how finding a lump in her breast led to her diagnosis

how the COVID-19 pandemic added to the stress of cancer treatment

how she started chemotherapy and planned her wedding during the pandemic

how she feels the diagnosis changed her

what she wants people to know
Released:
Nov 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. Breastcancer.org podcasts offer unique insights on prevention, treatment, research, and other breast cancer topics from our medical experts and invited guests.