I Found My Breast Cancer During a Self-Exam! -

Описание: Lauren O'Connell, a beauty editor and YouTuber, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer in December 2023. Living in Dubai with her husband and two children, Lauren’s life took an unexpected turn just as she was preparing to launch her beauty brand. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle and a successful career in beauty, a self-exam led her to discover a lump, setting her on a whirlwind journey of diagnosis and treatment.

In this video, Lauren opens up about her emotional journey, from the shock of receiving her diagnosis during a work trip to undergoing chemotherapy and navigating life as a mother and businesswoman.

Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your story to help others.

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Chapters:
0:00 Meet Lauren
0:48 First signs of breast cancer
2:34 You have to advocate for yourself
3:37 I went through the stages of grieving
5:41 My breast cancer diagnosis & surgery
8:46 My chemotherapy experience
14:24 Last day of treatment
17:29 Finding balance in my life

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I Found My Breast Cancer During a Self-Exam! - @lauren.o.connell | Breast Cancer | The Patient Story
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