Strategies for Coping with Cancer

Welcome to the Baddie 2 Baddie podcast, where we delve into real survivor stories and celebrate the resilience of women of color facing breast cancer.

In today’s episode, Coping Strategies, Tesha is joined by guests Jeanelle and Megan-Claire. Together, they discuss the importance of mental health and coping skills in dealing with breast cancer experiences, particularly for young women of color. Jeanelle and Megan-Claire share their personal journeys, experiences with misdiagnosis, treatment, coping mechanisms, and the value of finding support and community during their cancer journeys. They emphasize the importance of seeking the right therapist and doctor, intentional coping strategies, and the therapeutic value of journaling, painting, and finding humor in life’s challenges. Join us in this empowering and insightful conversation as we explore the strength, resilience, and community found in the face of cancer.

A note about our sponsor, Eli Lily!

Hey Baddies! We want to take a quick minute to shout out to our amazing sponsor, Eli Lilly, for supporting our mission on Baddie 2 Baddie! Because of their generosity, we can keep these important conversations about breast cancer awareness and advocacy going strong for our community of WOC. Big love to Eli Lilly for standing with us!

About our guests:

Megan-Claire Chase, also known as Warrior Megsie, is a breast cancer survivor and patient advocate from Atlanta, GA. She is also the Breast Cancer Program Director at SHARE Cancer Support. Her blog, Life on the Cancer Train, details her experiences as a young adult cancer survivor while advocating for better treatments and resources. Megan-Claire was featured on the Stories from the Stage episode “Beyond Cancer,” which aired on PBS and World Channel in June 2023. Her work has been showcased in publications like The New York Times, People Magazine, Cancer Health Magazine, Cancer Today, CURE, and Patient Power.

She is active in the cancer community as a member of Bayer Oncology’s Digital Patient Council, sits on the Oncology Data Advisor editorial board, and is a board member of the LYTE Foundation. Megan-Claire hosts two podcasts: The Other Side of Cancer and Our BC Life.

You can find Megsie on the web at www.warriormegsie.com, IG (https://www.instagram.com/warriormegsie/) & Twitter (https://twitter.com/warriormegsie) @warriormegsie and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-claire-chase/)

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Jeanelle Adams is an artist, mom, wife, and yoga enthusiast from New Jersey. She is also a survivor (thriver) of triple negative breast cancer, a journey that is still very new to her. After two years of being misdiagnosed, she advocated for herself and finally received the treatment she needed for stage 3 TNBC. 🙄 Now, five months post-treatment, she is excited to share her story of resilience and the struggles of this survivorship. Jeanelle documented her entire cancer journey on Instagram, YouTube, and her personal blog, where she shares insights, experiences, and stories related to cancer, advocacy, and being a mom facing this challenge.

About For the Breast of Us

For the Breast of Us is the first inclusive community dedicated to supporting women of color affected by breast cancer. Our mission is to amplify the voices, experiences, and needs of this diverse community by providing resources, support, and education tailored to their unique challenges. Each episode of our podcast delves into topics that range from personal survivor stories and expert health insights to advocacy efforts and wellness strategies, all designed to empower and uplift. Join us as we build a vibrant network of support and transform the narrative of breast cancer survivorship for women of color.

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