Show Notes
Actress Miranda McKeon was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer at age 19, just as she was starting her sophomore year of college. She talks about her experiences with diagnosis and treatment, as well as how she balanced presenting herself to her peers in a way that felt authentic when she was living an experience that was completely foreign to her.
Listen to the episode to hear Miranda explain:
how she found community and support
the trickiness of navigating menopause, sexuality, and sexual wellness symptoms
why she decided to share her experiences
why and how the Pink 365 podcast came to be
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