Episode 11: Mammograms, Advocacy and Staying Positive with Breast Cancer Warrior, Kelley Miner

In this episode, breast cancer warrior and thriver, Kelley Miner, divorced mom to a 22-year-old daughter, bachelor’s degree earner from Fresno State in journalism, shares with us her breast cancer journey and some great advice.  She was diagnosed in 2019 and was not very vocal about her diagnosis for the first couple of years because she did not want the attention that a “cancer survivor” label brought.  But once she joined & became one of the original members of the Evoke Warriors, a local fitness and wellness program that helps cancer patients with the confidence to fight back after a diagnosis on their journey back to health, she realized speaking up can help others through this difficult time. She is passionate about helping others and recently advocated for people diagnosed with cancer and testified twice at the Nevada state legislature for cancer reform bills. Questions:What are your thoughts on early detection? When did you start getting mammograms?What is your experience and knowledge about routine mammograms/3D mammograms/ultrasounds? What was your experience with genetic testing? So many women have what’s called dense breast tissue. Why is important for women to know that? How can they advocate for themselves?What did your treatment entail and how was your experience? After diagnosis, why is it important to have someone with you during your appointments?<br/>Contact Kelley Miner: kelleyminercmc@aol.com<br/>Resources:Link for Nevada Senate Bill 330 https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/82nd2023/Bill/10238/Text <br/><br/>https://www.evokewarriors.org/<br/><br/>