Body incompleteness after a mastectomy – a story of courage, hope and incredible resilience in overcoming stage 4 cancer Port of call with Riva Schoeman and the Centurion Hospice

Laetitia Swanepoel had it all; a wonderful husband, three adorable kids, and a beautiful family home. She was a successful businesswoman before tragedy struck in 2016; her two year old son Gustaf drowned in a swimming pool while he was supposed to be sleeping. A year later she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Another year later their home burnt down – and the family was left with nothing. They moved into their garage where they stayed for a couple of months.

Laetitia, however, became an ambassador for Centurion Hospice, and a motivational speaker. But earlier this year she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which was slowly eating its way into her lower vertebrae, pelvis, hip joint, femur and brain. She has undergone intensive radiation therapy, but she is still trying to make a difference in people’s lives by sharing her cancer journey with thousands of people on her Facebook Page. Cancer has messed with the wrong girl! We are very blessed to welcome Laetitia as a guest on this podcast.