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Kathy O'Reilly shares about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and her work in patient advocacy as a result of her experience. We discuss what it means to have dense breasts and why a mammogram may not be enough to detect cancer. We also discuss the differences in screenings between the US and Ireland. Kathy is an Assistant Professor in the Business School at University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, where her research spans management consulting, healthcare service design, and higher education policy. Since beginning her own breast cancer journey in 2024, Kathy has become a passionate advocate for patient education and empowerment — drawing on her academic background to help newly diagnosed patients become informed, active partners in their own care. Please share this episode with every woman you know. Let your light shine!
KEY TOPICS:
- Introduction to Kathy O'Reilly and Her Breast Cancer Advocacy (00:07)
- What Breast Density Means and Why It Can Affect Mammogram Detection (05:19)
- Kathy's Diagnosis Journey and the Role of Ultrasound in Finding Her Cancer (09:54)
- Supplemental Screening Options and Advocating for Information About Breast Density (13:27)
- Breast Self-Exams and Noticing Changes in Your Body (23:21)
- Ways to Support Someone Going Through Cancer Treatment (30:34)
- Kathy's Chemotherapy Experience and Time Away from Teaching (33:27)
- Surgery, DIEP Flap Reconstruction, and Recovery (37:46)
- Kathy's Closing Message: Be Informed, Advocate for Yourself, and Don't Delay Care (43:14)
RESOURCES:
- Interview with Dr. Teplinsky – Breast Oncologist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-starring-role-with-michele-lamoureux/id1441612098?i=1000791247842
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