An afternoon of yard work changed her life.
Uninsured and discovering she had breast cancer, 37-year-old Ana Henriquez talks about her challenges and what it took to survive. With raw honesty, she dives into the emotional toll of losing her hair, saying goodbye to her breasts, and the unwavering love and encouragement she received from her husband and family.
Ana emphasizes the critical importance of self-examination and urges all women to listen to their bodies, heeding the subtle signs that could potentially save lives and how The Rose’s help allowed her to concentrate on getting well.
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Key Questions Answered 
1.) How does being uninsured add additional challenges to a breast cancer diagnosis?
2.) Why is open communication with loved ones important during treatment?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Diagnosis
03:19 Dealing with Uninsured Status
05:45 Finding Support at The Rose
06:14 Patient Navigation Program
07:43 Support from Family
08:41 Losing Hair and Self-Image
10:11 Support from Spouse
11:39 Talking to Children about Diagnosis
13:12 Maintaining Normalcy and Working
14:11 Hispanic Community and Cancer
20:51 Saying Goodbye to Breasts
22:00 Support from Spouse
23:00 Treatment as a Younger Patient
24:30 Importance of Self-Examination
25:29 Shift in Priorities
27:22 Support from Clients
28:21 Ongoing Surveillance and Staying Positive
29:12 Closing RemarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.