Karen Neely is a survivor of breast cancer and the founder of the Triple Pink Foundation. She is commited to raising awareness about triple negative breast cancer. This type of breast cancer is missing three of the molecular markers that pathologists use to categorize breast cancers (HER2, ER and PR). In this interview Karen talks with us about her experience with breast cancer and her involvement in raising awareness about triple negative breast cancer.
Interview Questions
About Karen Neely
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How did you first become aware of your cancer?
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At what stage were you diagnosed?
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What happened after the diagnosis?
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How did you learn about the risk factors of triple negative breast cancer?
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How did radiotherapy and chemotherapy physically affect you?
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Did you experience any complications from the surgery portion of your treatment?
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Since your treatment, how have your doctors followed you?
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What is the best thing people did for you during your treatment?
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Has your experience changed any of your relationships?
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Have you altered your lifestyle in response to your experience?
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What is your message to the younger population about breast cancer awareness?
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