Peachy Comeback Episode 11

On Episode 11 of the Peachy Comeback Podcast, I talk with nursing student, Reese, about my journey with breast cancer.

Reese is a nursing student at Kennesaw State University where she is taking a course on cancer survivorship. As her aunt and breast cancer survivor, I was beyond thrilled to be interviewed as part of research project.

If you haven’t heard me say it before, the medical care team I encountered throughout my 3 years of breast cancer treatment was vital part of my treatment. Being surrounded by competent, empathetic, and helpful medical professionals was a true highlight of my journey. I am inspired and excited by the young nurses studying hard and seeking to learn all they can in order to be prepared to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves.

Thank you to all of the people from cleaning teams to surgeons who help make great medical care available!

-Abby

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