Too Young For This Shit | AYA Breast Cancer Podcast

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Meet Rosalina and Shauna, two young millennials living on separate coasts who share real stories about their breast cancer diagnosis. We created this podcast to bring awareness of this disease to young women and create a supportive space where no one is alone on this journey. We dive deep into our treatment plans, journeys, struggles, and mental health while navigating life in this “new” normal. With every episode, our mission is to educate, empower, connect, and bring laughter. We are open and honest about our experiences and committed to learning and growing right alongside you. Welcome to our community! Join us for new episodes every Thursday! Any questions or thoughts, contact us through [email protected] or follow us on Instagram, @tyftspodcast. Visit our website at www.tyftspodcast.com Special thanks to Brooke Chislock @Soul_Designco for our cover art.

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Season 3 Finale - Cancer Becoming Your Identity: Having An Identity Crisis

Jan 04 2024 34 mins

For this season 3 finale, we've saved the best episode for last. Rosalina and Shauna explore the intricate relationship between cancer and personal identity. They reflect on how the perception of being a "cancer patient" evolved from diagnosis to different life stages. The discussion spans how others perceive them, the challenges of disclosure, and the balance of embracing cancer a

S3EP15 - Hosts of Cancer Actually Fucking Sucks Podcast

Dec 21 2023 84 mins

Shauna and Rosalina welcome Maddy Pollack and Shannon Cury, survivors of Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and the cohosts of the podcast "Cancer Actually Fucking Sucks." In this episode, Maddy and Shannon discuss their individual experiences with navigating an under-30 diagnosis, IVF, cancer survivorship, and the tools they used to reconnect their bodies and minds. They share t

S3EP14 - Survivor’s Guilt

Dec 14 2023 37 mins

In today’s episode, Shauna shares the confusing, isolating, and difficult road that is survivor’s guilt. While she navigated how to continue on with her second chance at life, she was met with pockets of darkness when she felt she should be grateful for the light of remission. Rosalina shares the boundaries she created to protect herself and why she hasn’t experienced survivo

S3EP13 -Navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer and Dating as an AYA w/ Chiara

Dec 07 2023 66 mins

Chiara, who faced stage IV breast cancer at 27, chats with Rosalina and Shauna about the misconceptions about cancer and the challenges of relationships after diagnosis. She opens up about the emotional and physical struggles of living with stage IV cancer, reflecting on how cancer changes who you are and what you want in life.On dating apps, Chiara didn’t have much luck. She sha

S3EP12 - Employment Journey: Navigating Job Security, Transitions, and Employee Rights During and After Treatment

Nov 29 2023 49 mins

Rosalina and Shauna dive deep into the intricacies of managing careers while navigating a cancer diagnosis. Their conversation encompasses crucial aspects such as disclosing a diagnosis at work, handling treatment while maintaining a career, and understanding legal rights like the American Disability Act and Family Medical Leave.They share personal experiences regarding returning t

S3EP11 - Body Image | Managing Weight Changes During Chemotherapy & Hormone Therapy

Nov 16 2023 40 mins

TW - Body ImageIn this episode, Rosalina opens up about her struggles with body image for the first time. She begins by shedding light on the overwhelming influence of media and societal pressures on body image and critically analyzing society's unattainable standards.Throughout the episode, Rosalina and Shauna discuss their personal journeys with body image, from their early child

S3EP10 - Prioritizing Sexual Health in Breast Cancer W/ Dr.Agrawal for Previvors, Survivors and Stage IV Thrivers

Nov 09 2023 55 mins

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.Join Rosalina and Shauna for this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Laila Agrawal, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Norton Cancer Institute who runs a sexual health clinic for women with can

S3EP9 - Hair Update Post Chemotherapy: A Journey of Hair Loss and Regrowth

Nov 02 2023 39 mins

TW: Hair Loss.Shauna and Rosalina share their respective experiences of hair loss, regrowth, and maintenance throughout treatment for breast cancer. Methods such as cold-capping are utilized to try and minimize loss, but with the inevitable fall-out, both Shauna and Rosalina resorted to additional measures outside of chemo treatment, such as hair extensions, trying out wigs, and we

S3EP8 - Processing the Grief of Your Life Pre-Cancer

Oct 26 2023 44 mins

Rosalina and Shauna explore the theme of grief and its significance in the context of their lives as young individuals whose cancer diagnoses have disrupted their paths. They pause to reflect on their lives before their encounters with cancer, sharing personal memories to pay tribute to the things they've had to let go.The conversation examines the distinctions between "moving on"

S3EP7A - Risk and Reward: Shauna’s Journey of Clinical Trials

Oct 19 2023 31 mins

While Shauna wasn’t actively seeking out clinical trials during and following treatment, she felt it was important to be a part of the data considering her age and type of breast cancer. To her benefit, Shauna’s clinical trials were all low-to-no risk, participating in data collection at NYU, logging her caffeine intake, providing genetic information, and doing an at-home inter