The Cancer Gene & Me // with Zoe Croy

26 year old Zoe recently received the news that she has ATM - also known as ‘the cancer gene’.Zoe has made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy, which is the medical term for the surgical removal of both .We talk about how a litany of cancer diagnoses in Zoe’s family has shaped her understanding and perception of the illness…Zoe explains her decision, the process of post-surgery reconstruction and the implications that may come her way…And we discuss how to check your body for changes, and the need to see a doctor immediately, if you notice any. It may be embarrassing, but it could save your life.And as always, there's plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01Zoe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmprevivor_of_cancer/Charity support linkshttps://www.macmillan.org.uk/https://brcachat.com/https://breastcancernow.org/https://www.maggies.org/https://coppafeel.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Glasgow & Barcelona based podcast, hosted by Sean McDonald. Sean interviews people from various segments of society, discussing serious topics with Scottish humour. From life stories, to social commentary and discussion on current topics, modern culture and more. Contact at seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.