Two-time cancer survivor urges people to listen to their body, ask for help while fighting the disease [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – “You have cancer” is something no one ever wants to hear. But San Antonian Roxanne Toscano had to hear the life-changing news twice.

Toscano was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and uterine cancer in 2021.

“Being diagnosed with cancer twice wasn’t an end-all for me,” she said.

Breast cancer diagnosis

After her first diagnosis in 2019, Toscano needed to have a double mastectomy, which is when both breasts are removed, according to the American Cancer Society.

The double mastectomy was the best way to stop the spread of cancer through Toscano’s body, but it took a toll on her physically and mentally.

“They took my belly skin and then put it on my chest, so I looked like a Barbie doll. It was hard looking at myself in the mirror and being positive about my outcome,” Toscano said.

Following Toscano’s surgery, she was able to undergo breast reconstruction surgery to help her feel …