Interview 19: “If I don’t laugh, I Won’t Survive”
Lucia’s Breast Cancer Journey
3.24.26 | Interview | 58 min
In this raw conversation, Lucia shares her experience navigating breast cancer in her early 30s, from diagnosis and a double mastectomy to chemotherapy, IVF, medical menopause, and ongoing treatment. She reflects on how quickly her body, identity, and daily life changed, and the emotional toll of having to constantly advocate for herself in medical settings.
Lucia opens up about the often-unspoken mental and physical effects of cancer treatment, her decision to remain flat after her double mastectomy, and how dark humor helped her survive the hardest moments.
With honesty, humor, and clarity, Lucia shares why taking time, questioning defaults, and honoring your own needs matters, especially when your body has already been through so much. Her story is a powerful reminder that there’s no single right way to heal and that listening to your body takes guts.
Resources:
Young Survival Coalition: https://www.youngsurvival.org
First Descents: https://firstdescents.org
The Breasties: https://thebreasties.org
Pink Strength: https://www.pinkstrength.org/
Facebook Group: Fierce, FLAT, Forward
Instagram accounts: @mycancerchic, @mirandamckeon
Music Credit: Nathan Byrne with Reel Byrne Media.
