#39] Anna Wassman: Breast Cancer Warrior At Age 25 The CHAARG Podcast

Two months before graduation, Anna [@annamazingjourney] noticed a lump on her breast. When she got a biopsy, the doctors assured her that she was "too young for the lump to be serious" -- but, a week later, she found out that she had breast cancer, Stage IIa HER2-positive. In this episode, Anna talks all about her breast cancer journey -- bilateral mastectomy, IVF, chemo ++ the physical, mental, + emotional rollercoaster that has resulted. You'll instantly be able to feel her positivity, courage, + strength. Her mantra: You don't know how strong you are until strong is the only option you have. 3

Notes:
-- Book Recs: The Definitely Decade + Lean In
-- Podcast Rec: Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations
-- TV Rec: This Is Us
-- Gilda's Club Chicago
-- Immerman's Angels
-- Susan G Komen Chicago
-- The Breasties: @the_breasties on IG
-- It's Mary K's Blog -- Anna's Interview
-- People Mag -- Anna's Article