Picture this: one minute you are overseas, 35 years old, having a good time. Next minute you are home, tackling breast cancer, hair falling out in clumps, and making fertility decisions.

Today’s episode is part 1 in a two part series with Emily Grant. This is a story that truly highlights just how far and wide into one’s life cancer reaches, long after treatment is finished. 

Emily very generously shares her story and talks us through all manner of things: cooling caps to preserve her hair, IVF attempts, medically induced menopause (who knew that was part of this cancer deal?!?) and a post-treatment rut that lasts well after the medicine has stopped. 

Emily, you’re a unit. Thanks for your bravery and honesty in sharing your journey with us.  

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Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. Often, the best place to start is your family doctor or GP. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk immediately, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

Thanks go out to Rory Chambers, as always, for his music featured in this episode (info@rorychambers.com). 

Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn Chambers

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Music by Rory Chambers ©2024 info@rorychambers.com

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