She Beat Breast Cancer — but Still Had to Fight Her Employer

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Many breast cancer survivors expect the hardest part to be treatment — but for some, the most painful fight comes after, at work. In this episode, we speak with an ER doctor and breast cancer survivor whose request for reasonable accommodations after treatment put her career at risk.

This conversation explores the reality of post-treatment fatigue, cognitive changes, and invisible side effects — and what happens when workplaces expect survivors to return to “normal” before their bodies and minds are ready. If you’ve ever felt pressure to prove you’re okay, this episode offers validation, clarity, and reassurance that your needs are legitimate.

In This Episode, We Discuss:
• Working through breast cancer and recurrence
• The long-term effects of treatment on energy and cognition
• What “reasonable accommodations” actually mean
• How supportive workplaces can quietly turn hostile
• Navigating fear, identity, and career uncertainty after cancer
• Why choosing your health is never the wrong decision

About Besties with Breasties & Faith Through Fire
Faith Through Fire is a 501c3 Non-Profit. Our mission is to reduce the fear and anxiety that breast cancer patients feel and replace it with hope and a path toward thriving. We do this through peer mentorship, which can be implemented nationwide. We host educational supports in-person and virtually to help overcome the trauma of breast cancer.

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If you’re struggling to balance work and healing, we hope this story helps you feel seen and supported.